Cudahy, CA · Los Angeles County
Zoning Clearance: Pre-Business License Application
New businesses and businesses changing operations, ownership, name, or address use this application to request zoning clearance before applying for a Cudahy business license.
What this form is
The application asks the Planning Division to determine whether a proposed business is permitted at its proposed property before a business license is issued. It requests business, owner, and applicant details, operating plans, parking and tenant-improvement information, and a floor plan; it also includes supplemental questions and signature sections. The form states that zoning clearance expires if a business license is not obtained within one year.
Who needs it
A new business or one changing operations, ownership, name, or address must submit this application to the Planning Division before applying for a Cudahy business license.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 5220 Santa Ana St., Cudahy, CA 90201. The form lists [email protected] and a $184 zoning clearance fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant’s declaration is made under penalty of perjury, and the applicant and property owner or authorized person sign and date.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Clearance: Pre-Business License Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the requested business, applicant, owner, operations, parking, and tenant-improvement information.
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Gather Attachments
Include a floor plan if you do not draw one in the space provided; attach a shared parking agreement or describe the arrangement if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Planning Division at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Clearance Application?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant’s declaration is made under penalty of perjury.
- Who needs to submit this application?
- New businesses must submit it before applying for a business license. The form also covers changes to operations, ownership, business name, or address.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 5220 Santa Ana St., Cudahy, CA 90201. The form also lists [email protected].
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, business, and owner information; proposed activities and hours; parking and tenant-improvement details; and a floor plan.
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This Zoning Clearance: Pre-Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cudahy form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.