South Lake Tahoe, CA · El Dorado County
Zoning/Building Clearance for Business License Application
South Lake Tahoe businesses use this application to request zoning and building clearance for a new business, location change, ownership change, or home occupation.
What this form is
The form requests zoning and building clearance for a business location before the city processes the business license. It asks for the business and owner’s contact details, location, business description, planned renovations and signs, and information about the previous business if applicable. For a change of use, the form says to submit the TRPA Change In Operation Form with the application.
Who needs it
Businesses within city limits need this form for a new business, location change, ownership change, or home occupation, except out-of-city contractors.
How to submit it
Submit the form by email to [email protected] or in person or by mail to the Planning Division, 1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; for a change of use, it also requests the TRPA Change In Operation Form, and the document does not say that form must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning/Building Clearance for Business License Application.
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Complete The Business Details
Fill in the location, business and owner information, business description, and applicable renovation, sign, and previous-business details.
- 3
Gather Any Required Attachment
For a change of use, complete the TRPA Change In Operation Form and submit it with the application.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the form, then email it to [email protected] or submit it in person or by mail to the listed Planning Division address.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Zoning/Building Clearance application?
- Businesses need it for a new business within city limits, a change of business location or ownership, or a home occupation. The form excludes out-of-city contractors.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the business location and contact details, a description of the business, renovation and sign information, and details about the previous business if applicable.
- How do I submit the application?
- Email it to [email protected] or deliver 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 the Zoning/Building Clearance application?
- No. Sign and date this application. For a change of use, it also requests the TRPA Change In Operation Form, but this document does not say that form must be notarized.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning/Building Clearance for Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Lake Tahoe form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.