Permits, Licenses and Tax Compliance

Below is information on the documents needed for new and existing development, along with those needed for single-day activities and special events.
For more information on business licenses, visit the Financial Services Division page.
For more information on home occupation regulations and other business compliance requirements, visit the Planning and Economic Development Division page.
For more information about zoning compliance, visit the Zoning Compliance Permit page.
For more information on the business license and tax report forms, visit the Financial Services Division page.
For more information on the Fats, oil and grease policy, visit the Utilities Educational Outreach page.
For more information on the outdoor seating permit requirements, visit the Outdoor Seating and Merchandising page.
For more information on the special events permit, visit the Special Event Permits page.
To reserve a park facility or the special event banner location on Churton Street, see the reservations section of this site.
Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application
Outdoor Seating Permit Application
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Report Form (Español)
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Report Form
Room Occupancy Tax Report Form
Room Occupancy Tax Report Form (Español)
Single-Day Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Application
Single-Day Prepared Food and Beverage Tax Application (Español)
For more information on the certificate of appropriateness and design standards, visit the Certificate of Appropriateness page.
For more information on the zoning compliance permit, visit the Zoning Compliance Permits page.
To learn more about stormwater requirements, visit the Stormwater and Environmental Regulation page.
For more information, visit the Public Works page.
For more information on utilities technical specifications and contractor information, visit the Utilities page.
The following regulations and requirements fall under the jurisdiction of Orange County:
- Building permits: Orange County Building Inspections Division.
- Erosion control permits: Orange County Erosion Control Division.
- Environmental Health permits: Environmental Health Division.
- Fire Inspections: Orange County Fire and Life Safety Division.