Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Business Within a Business Waiver
Existing businesses or individuals use this application to request review of a proposed secondary, accessory business under a primary business’s occupancy permit.
What this form is
The application is for a business or individual that is secondary and accessory to an existing legally established primary use and wants to apply under that use’s business occupancy permit. It asks for details about both businesses, the property, the proposed use, employees, tenant area, and outdoor activities, along with contact information and signatures. The form says to submit it with a $150 fee for review.
Who needs it
Owners or authorized representatives of an existing business, and owners or operators of a proposed accessory business, can complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the form with the $150 fee to the Development Services Department, 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324. The form lists the department phone number as (909) 370-5079.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it has signature and date lines for the primary and proposed businesses, with no notarized or sworn attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business Within a Business Waiver PDF.
- 2
Complete Both Business Sections
Provide the requested property, business, proposed-use, contact, and employee details.
- 3
Sign And Date
The primary business representative and proposed business owner or operator complete their respective signature and date lines.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the completed form with the $150 fee to the Development Services Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Business Within a Business Waiver?
- It is an application for a business or individual that is secondary and accessory to an existing legally established primary use and wants review under the primary use’s business occupancy permit.
- Who completes this application?
- The form has sections for an owner or authorized representative of the existing primary business and an owner or operator of the proposed accessory or secondary business.
- Do I need a notary for the Business Within a Business Waiver?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. It does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Business Within a Business Waiver?
- Submit the form with the $150 fee to the Development Services Department at 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324.
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