Irwindale, CA · Los Angeles County
Occupancy Permit Application
Businesses seeking to occupy a building, space, or vacant lot in Irwindale use this application packet to obtain an occupancy permit before receiving a business license.
What this form is
The packet combines the City’s Occupancy Permit Application, a preliminary zoning approval form, and forms for county and regional agency review. A business must apply for and obtain an occupancy permit before receiving its business license. The packet requests business, applicant, owner, property, and intended-use details, and includes questions about building systems and materials; supporting information is also required for fire review.
Who needs it
A business proposing to occupy a building, space, or empty lot in Irwindale must apply for an occupancy permit before receiving a business license.
How to submit it
Email the Los Angeles County Fire Department and SCAQMD for approval, then return the packet to the Planning Department for approval and fee. The document says permit payment to the City is by cash or check only.
About notarization
This packet is signed and dated without a notary; its zoning form includes a penalty-of-perjury certification, but no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the Occupancy Permit Application packet, which includes the City application and related zoning and agency forms.
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Complete The Forms
Fill out the entire packet with business, applicant, owner, property, and intended-use information.
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Gather Fire Review Materials
Prepare the completed Form 30, signed intended-use letter, floor or site plan, and Occupant Emergency Information for fire review.
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Obtain Agency Approvals
Email the Los Angeles County Fire Department and SCAQMD for approval, as directed in the packet.
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Return The Packet To The City
Return the packet to the Planning Department for approval and fee; the document says City permit payment is by cash or check only.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs an Irwindale occupancy permit?
- Any business proposing to occupy a building, space, or empty lot within Irwindale must apply for and obtain an occupancy permit before receiving a business license.
- How do I submit the occupancy permit packet?
- Email the Los Angeles County Fire Department and SCAQMD for approval, then return the packet to the Planning Department for approval and fee. The document says City permit payment is by cash or check only.
- What supporting items are required for fire review?
- The packet says to bring the completed Form 30, a signed letter from the business owner or authorized agent, a floor or site plan, and completed Occupant Emergency Information to the jurisdictional fire prevention office.
- Do I need a notary for the occupancy permit application?
- No. This packet is signed and dated without a notary. Its zoning form includes a penalty-of-perjury certification, but no notarized attachment is specified.