LA Retail Permits | Fast Business Approvals
Many people dream about going into business for themselves and becoming their own bosses. Opening a brick and mortar storefront in Los Angeles requires many permits before your doors open for business.
How can a Permit Expeditor help me find a location for my business in Los Angeles?
It’s all about the zoning.
After you have your business plan all in place, it’s time to look for a great location. However, you want to make sure that the location you chose is zoned for your business. If you are looking to open a restaurant in a building zoned for a restaurant, you may be looking at some issues. A professional permit expeditor can help you navigate the Department of City Planning and Office of Zoning Administration to ensure that your chosen location is suitable to your business. A professional permit expeditor can also help you get a Change of Use permit from the Department of Building and Safety.
But what if your project doesn’t meet the zoning requirements? What if there’s not enough parking? What if your business isn’t zoned for that area? A permit expeditor can help you apply for a land use permit from the city Planning Department. Be prepared to wait for months for this to go through. This process requires a public hearing before it is approved.
Do I need permits to sell retail items in Los Angeles?
As part of the process of getting your business up and running, you want to make sure you formally register your business with the City, County, State and Federal Government. A professional permit expeditor will help you with this process, as well as get you set up to pay business, sales and payroll taxes.
A permit expeditor can also help you obtain the permits you will need to sell your wares. If you plan to sell food products, you need to make sure you get a permit from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. If you want to sell or serve alcohol, you need permission from the Department of City Planning and the State of California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control.
What permits do I need to remodel my commercial business in Los Angeles?
Looking to tailor your commercial storefront to your specifications? Want to remodel? Building permits are required for all of that – electrical, plumbing, structural changes, additions, construction, demolition. Want to replace the concrete outside of your business for your insurance company? Permits, again. All these permits must be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety.
Why should I hire a permit expeditor to open my retail business in Los Angeles?
While the city works to actively help out small business owners, it’s always a good idea to have a professional on hand to help you out with the sometimes labyrinthian process of getting all the permits necessary to operate your business legally in Los Angeles. When you hire a professional permit expeditor, you are getting years of experience in the system and saving yourself from headache in the process.
Call us today for a free estimate. Our permit expeditors have the knowledge and experience necessary to get your business up and running in record time.
