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2. Zoning Clearance Application for New Businesses

   Thank you for your interest in operating a business in the City of Monterey Park. The Zoning Clearance Application for New Businesses process is designed to assist new business owners with meeting all requirements to open and operate a new business in the City of Monterey Park. By completing this application, staff from various City Departments will contact you if additional or clarifying information is needed. If you have additional questions, please contact the Economic Development Division at (626) 307-1385 or email econdev@montereypark.ca.gov.

4. Applicant/Business Owner Name:*

   (As it is to appear on the Business License)

5. Applicant Phone Number:*
6. Applicant Email Address:*
8. Business Name:*
9. Business Description:*
11. New Business Building Address:*
12. Suite or Unit:
13. Area Occupied/Sq. Ft.:*
15. Vacant Since:
16. Previous Use:
17. Will Business handle food?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
19. Building Owner/Manager Name:*
20. Building Owner/Manager Phone Number:*
22. Building Owners Email Address:*
23. Building Owner Address:
26. Building Division
28. If you answered yes to any above questions in this section, please see link below for additional information, to submit plans, and obtain Building Permits.
    Building Permit Information and Application Page
30. Will there be a change of *Use / Occupancy?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
31. Are you proposing any tenant improvements?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
33. *More Information about Change of use/ Occupancy
    Change of use/Occupancy
37. Intended Use and Hazard Materials
39. Will there be hazardous materials onsite?

    1. Yes
    2. No
40. Will there be flammable or combustible liquids stored, handled, applied, or dispensed?

    1. Yes
    2. No
41. Will there be high-piled combustible storage?

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. Will you operate a place of assembly?

    (dining, drinking, or gathering of 50 people or more)

    1. Yes
    2. No
44. Is the building equipped with manual or automatic fire protection systems?

    (fire sprinklers, fire alarm, kitchen hood system, or spray booth)

    1. Yes
    2. No
46. If you answered yes to any above questions in this section, fill out Form 30 (Notice to Prospective Businesses Statement of Intended Use).
    Form 30 (Notice to Prospective Businesses Statement of Intended Use)
50. Fire Prevention Review

    The Fire Department will conduct an inspection of your business to verify compliance with the Monterey Park Municipal Code. The fire safety inspection is an annual requirement necessary to ensure a safe working environment and is designed to address fire and life safety hazards commonly found in local businesses. (Resolution no. 11121) For more information, please call (626) 307-1308 or email fireprevention@montereypark.ca.gov.

     **Note: Inspections will only be conducted Monday through Thursday between 9:00am and 3:00pm**

    To speed up the inspection process, please remember the following:

    1. Your fire extinguisher (2A10BC) must have a current State Fire Marshal tag.
    2. The business must be set up (e.g. furniture, equipment, merchandise, etc.) as if ready to open and/or operate for business for a fire inspection to be conducted. 
    3. You have a valid Monterey Park business license.
52. Number of Employees:*
    -- Select One --1-3 Employees ($76.62)4-6 Employees ($114.87)7-10 Employees ($153.62)11-20 Employees ($191.74)21+ Employees ($230.36)

    The Fire inspection fee is based on the number of employees at your place of business. Please complete the information below to determine amount due. IMPORTANT - Owner(s) are to be included in the count of employees. Please note, payment will be made at a later time. 

56. NPDES Information

    State Municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004004 requires the City to track and inspect specific commercial and industrial facilities within its jurisdiction in order to verify that stormwater pollutant reduction and control measures are adequate, in place, and are being maintained. The City will inspect businesses involved with food service, auto service, plant nursing, manufacturing and production, storage, and transportation. For more information, please visit, https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/505/Storm-Water-Pollution-NPDES

58. Is Business regulated under SB 205? (If yes, provide one of the following)

    1. Yes
    2. No
60. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes
61. Waste Discharger Identification number (WDID) & Application Number
62. No-exposure Certification Identification Number
63. Notice of Non-Applicability Identification Number
67. Business Owner/Applicant Signature:*
68. Date*
    Date
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76. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
77. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

78. Submit

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