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Starting or Relocating a Business
Ready to start a business in Streamwood? Your first stop is
the Community Development Department. We will ask you
to complete the
Zoning Compliance/Business Occupancy form. Fill in the
location of the business, type of work to be conducted and
the business name. We will also need a copy of your lease
or proof of ownership. Generally, we can set-up the
required inspections while you wait. Once your place of
business passes all inspections, you are ready to obtain
your business license from the Village Clerk's Office.
The process is the same whether it is a home-based or conventional
business. Some uses require more inspections, such as businesses that
serve food or if major renovations to the space are required. Some uses
also require special approvals, such as businesses that want to sell
alcohol. Following is a step-by-step procedure to get you on your way!
1. Complete the
Zoning Compliance/Business Occupancy form. Zoning approval is required
before inspections can be scheduled. Once zoning is approved, inspections
are scheduled by the Community Development Department - no need to call any
other agencies! A $100 fee, for conventional occupations, and $50 fee, for
home occupations, must also be paid at this time.
2. Inspections are conducted to make sure your place of business is safe for you and your customers. Please note that the owner and/or applicant must be present at the time of the inspections.
3. If the building meets our zoning and safety codes, and no more work is required, you will be given approval for occupancy. Take the approvals to the Clerk's Office and obtain your business license.
4. If construction work is needed on the space, a Building Permit will be required. You can submit the building permit prior to or after the initial business inspection. Please note all contractors must be licensed to do business in the Village. Permits will not be issued until such time as plans are approved and all contractors are licensed.
5. Once all construction is completed and approved, you will be given approval for occupancy. Take the approvals to the Clerk's Office and obtain your business license.
6. Complete an Application for Business License from the Village Clerk's Office.
7. Once all construction has been completed and passed inspection, approval is issued allowing you to obtain a business license.
8. Business licenses are issued by the Village Clerk's Office.
2. Inspections are conducted to make sure your place of business is safe for you and your customers. Please note that the owner and/or applicant must be present at the time of the inspections.
3. If the building meets our zoning and safety codes, and no more work is required, you will be given approval for occupancy. Take the approvals to the Clerk's Office and obtain your business license.
4. If construction work is needed on the space, a Building Permit will be required. You can submit the building permit prior to or after the initial business inspection. Please note all contractors must be licensed to do business in the Village. Permits will not be issued until such time as plans are approved and all contractors are licensed.
5. Once all construction is completed and approved, you will be given approval for occupancy. Take the approvals to the Clerk's Office and obtain your business license.
6. Complete an Application for Business License from the Village Clerk's Office.
7. Once all construction has been completed and passed inspection, approval is issued allowing you to obtain a business license.
8. Business licenses are issued by the Village Clerk's Office.