Licenses and Permits for San Diego Businesses
by
Stephanie Padly-Julien on Feb. 06, 2013
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Summary: Starting a new business in California requires you to register and obtain the proper permits and licenses from government entities. This list helps you find them
Are you opening or considering to open a restaurant or other business in San Diego, California? If so, you should strongly consult with the following agencies to make sure you obtain all the required permits and licenses. Note, every county has a different office, but the list of permits and licenses remain just about the same. This list is not exhaustive, so make sure you see all the licenses required for your specific type of business. You can search it under http://www.calgold.ca.gov.
Note that if you have more than five employees, you should obtain Worker's Compensation Insurance in addition to the following listed permits and licenses. You also need to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and are further required to post the required anti-discrimination signs in visible locations of your business so employees can see them. Make sure you obtain posters DFEH 162, DFEH 185, and CFRA. Employee records in California must also be kept for a minimum of two (2) years.
FOOD/ HEALTH PERMIT
Contact: County of San Diego
Environmental Health Department
Food and Housing Division
1255 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
800-253-9933
BUSINESS LICENSE
Contact: City of San Diego
City Treasurer
Business Tax Division
1200 Third Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-6112
Notes: Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
PERMITS FOR NEW SIGNS
Land Use, Zoning, & Sign Permits: Permitted uses, development regulations, zone change, variance, and conditional use permit.
Contact: City of San Diego
Development Services
Early Assistance
1222 First Ave., 3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
619-446-5000
PERMIT IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM SYSTEM
Contact: City of San Diego
Police Department
Vice Administration
1401 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-531-2250
WASTEWATER LICENSE AND PERMITS
Contact: City of San Diego
9192 Topaz Way
San Diego, CA 92123
858-292-6300
AIR CONTAMINANTS – I.E. VENTILATION SYSTEM CHANGES
Contact: County of San Diego
Air Pollution Control District
1600 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92123
858-694-3900
FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION
Contact: County of San Diego
Clerk/Recorder/Assessor
Ficititious Business Name
1600 Pacific Highway, Rm. 260
San Diego, CA 92101
619-237-0502
ALCOHOL LICENSE (Takes 45-50 days to obtain)
San Diego
View Street Map 1350 Front St., Room 5056
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 525-4064
(619) 231-1171 FAX
SDG.Direct@abc.ca.gov
Southern part of San Diego County
REGISTRATION FOR EMPLOYERS WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER PAYING $100.00 IN WAGES
San Diego ETO
10636 Scripps Summit Court, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92131
SALES AND USE PERMIT
15015 Avenue of Science, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92128 (858) 385-4700
FAX (858) 675-4100
Resale certificates are available on: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm
STORM WATER PERMIT
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/sandiego/water_issues/programs/permits/get_started.shtml
Call us at 239-963-6043 if we can help you start your new business or answer any of your questions! We are here to help!
*This article is intended to provide general information and should not be solely relied on for business or legal decisions. It is not intended as legal advice and does not create a client-attorney relationship or any rights to confidentiality. Every business situation is different and requires an individual analysis. It is strongly suggested that you can consult an attorney