How to Start a Business in Unincorporated Riverside County

describe the type of business which was operated by the last tenant. Indicate the total square footage of all use areas and estimate the number of anticipated employees. 3. Floor Plan - Provide four copies of the floor plan (including one for the Fire Department) for all leased or owned areas. Plans shall be drawn to standardized scale and shall include all walls, partitions, counters, shelves, displays, equipment, etc. Indicate the height of shelving and/or storage racks. Show locations of all doors, egress path of travel, and sanitary (restroom) facilities, (including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment). Please be aware that occupancy classification changes may call for alterations or improvements, which would require building plan submittals to the Building Department and other applicable departments for review. 4. Site Plan - Provide site plans showing the location of the proposed business within a commercial/ industrial center or single building location. Indicate the accessible parking and loading/unloading space and connecting accessible path of travel to the business entrance. Once the minimum requirements have been established, the building permit for the non construction certificate of occupancy will be issued and the applicant shall: • Bring a copy of the non-construction tenant disclosure, floor, and site plan information to the Riverside County Fire Department , to schedule their inspection. • Schedule a Health Inspection with Riverside University Health System - Public Health (if applicable). If you will be building a new structure or renovating an existing structure in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, or need a Certificate of Occupancy: • Contact our Riverside County Planning Department at (951) 955-3200 for the required design reviews and plan checks. • Contact our Riverside County Building and Safety Department at (951) 955-2025 for building permits, building inspections, and a certificate

of occupancy. • Contact our Riverside County Transportation and Land Management (TLMA) at (951) 955-6880 for proposed roadway/infrastructure improvements. What other permits and licenses might I need? The nature of your business will determine what types of permits, licenses, and certificates you will need. Below are some common permit types: Seller’s Permit If you intend to sell tangible goods, including retail and wholesale, you are required to obtain a Seller’s Permit from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). A seller’s permit is a state license that allows you to sell items at the wholesale or retail level and to issue resale certificates to suppliers. Issuing a resale certificate allows you to buy items you will sell in your business operations without paying amounts for tax to your suppliers. Food Handler Certificate If you intend to produce or sell food, contact the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health for all appropriate permits. For more information on obtaining a Food Handler’s Certificate. Cottage Food Operations (CFO) The Cottage Food Bill, AB1616, allows certain low risk food products to be prepared and packaged in private home kitchens in California. For more information on obtaining a Cottage Food Operations (CFO). For more information on obtaining a Seller’s Permit.

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