Santa Maria, CA · Santa Barbara County
M-1 Zone Business Description Form
Prospective business owners or tenants in Santa Maria’s M-1 zoning district use this form to describe their business to the Community Development Department.
What this form is
The form helps the Community Development Department determine whether a prospective business is allowed in the M-1 Light Manufacturing district and creates a record of the business. The form asks about the business location, operations, products, equipment, deliveries, hours, employees, storage, and sales. It also requests a conceptual floor plan and, when applicable, a site plan or advertising materials.
Who needs it
Prospective owners or tenants planning to operate a business in Santa Maria’s M-1 Light Manufacturing zoning district are asked to file a business description.
How to submit it
File the business description with the Community Development Department at 110 South Pine Street, #101, Santa Maria, California 93454-5082.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no notarized or sworn attachment, and the owner or business officer simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the M-1 Zone Business Description Form.
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Complete The Business Details
Answer the questions about the business location, operations, products, equipment, deliveries, hours, employees, storage, and sales.
- 3
Gather Requested Materials
Include a conceptual floor plan; provide a site plan or advertising materials when applicable.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the owner or an authorized business officer sign and date the form, then file it with the Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the M-1 Zone Form for?
- It lets prospective businesses describe their operations to the Community Development Department so the city can determine whether the business is allowed in the M-1 district and keep a record.
- Who should complete the M-1 Zone Form?
- Each prospective business owner or tenant in the M-1 Light Manufacturing district is asked to file a description of the business.
- Do I need a notary for the M-1 Zone Form?
- No. The owner or an authorized business officer signs and dates the form; it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the M-1 Zone Form?
- File it with the Community Development Department at 110 South Pine Street, #101, Santa Maria, California 93454-5082.
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