South Lake Tahoe, CA · El Dorado County
Zoning/Building Clearance for Business License Application
This application requests zoning and building clearance for a South Lake Tahoe business before its business license is processed.
What this form is
The city requires this clearance for new businesses within city limits, changes of business location or ownership, and home occupations. Applicants provide the business location and contact details, describe the business and any planned renovations or signs, and identify permit needs. The business owner certifies the information by signing and dating the form; a change of use also requires a TRPA Change In Operation Form.
Who needs it
Businesses applying for a license for a new location, changing location or ownership, or operating as a home occupation within the city need this clearance.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected], or submit it in person or by mail to Development Services Department, Planning Division, 1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the business owner signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning/Building Clearance for Business License Application.
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Complete The Business Details
Provide the location, business and owner details, business description, and applicable renovation, sign, and space information.
- 3
Gather Any Related Form
If there is a change of use, complete the TRPA Change In Operation Form and submit it with this application.
- 4
Sign And Submit
The business owner signs and dates the form, then emails it to [email protected] or submits it in person or by mail to the Planning Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must complete this business license clearance application?
- The city says it must be completed for a new business within city limits, a change of business location, a change of ownership, or a home occupation.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the business location and contact information, a business description, renovation and sign details if applicable, and information about the space and previous business.
- How do I submit the business license clearance application?
- Email it to [email protected], or submit it in person or by mail to the Planning Division at 1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
- Do I need a notary for this business license clearance application?
- No. The business owner signs and dates this form; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
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