Business Licenses

Operating a business in the City, including a business which operates from home, requires a valid Business License and compliance with the City's Municipal Code, including the Zoning Code and the City's Sign Ordinance. The Business License covers the calendar year from January 1 through December 31.

Mandatory State Fee (SB 1186)

Government Code Section 4467(a), most recently amended by AB 2164 (Chapter 895, Statutes 2022) requires that effective on or after January 1, 2018 a four-dollar ($4) additional fee is to be paid by any applicant for a local business license, permit or similar instrument when it is issued or renewed.

The fees shall also be used to establish and maintain oversight of the CASp program and to moderate the expense of CASp certification and testing.

Required Disclosure: Section 4469

Under "federal and state law", compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and compliance with disability access laws at the following agencies:

Division of the State Architect

Department of Rehabilitation

California Commission on Disability Access

Approved certificates are mailed to the business owner within two weeks from receipt. For more information or to answer any questions about business licenses, please contact our Business License Specialist at (951) 244-2955 .