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BUSINESS LOCATION APPROVAL APPLICATION
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A building inspection, building permit, site plan, and/or Zoning Board of Appeals application, etc., may be required to complete the process.
New Business Information
Project Address
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PIN
Name of Business
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Phone
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Name of Owner/Corp
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Email Address
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Phone
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Check if applicable
Change of Ownership
Change of Business Name
Change of Address
Previous Business Name and/or Business Use at this location:
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Proposed Business Use or Activity
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Home Occupation (Enter Type below)
Professional Office
Medical Office
Restaurant
Bar/Nightclub
Car/Vehicle Repair
Car/Vehicle Wash
Bank
Other (Enter Type below)
Hair/Nail Salon or Barber Shop
Personal Care Home (Enter Type and # of People below)
Retail (Enter Type below)
Child Care (Enter # of Children below)
Lodging (Enter # of Bedrooms below)
Short Term Vacation Rental (Enter # of Bedrooms below)
Home Occupation Type:
Other Type:
Personal Care Home Type:
Personal Care Home - # of People:
Retail Type:
Child Care - # of Children:
Lodging - # of Bedrooms:
Short Term Vacation Rental - # of Bedrooms:
Square Footage:
# of Employees:
# of Seats (if applicable):
Alcohol Sales
Yes
No
Please Check all Applicable Statements
Your business is located in a new building.
You are adding new signage or altering existing signage.
You are changing the use of the space or building. (e.g. house to office, office to restaurant, etc.)
You are making changes to the building. (e.g. add or remove walls, doors, windows, stairs, etc.)
Your business is located in your home.
You are adding or changing heating, ventilation, air conditioners, or refrigeration.
You are adding or changing plumbing. (e.g. sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, etc.)
You are adding or changing electrical. (e.g. new lights, switches, outlets, etc.)
You plan to sell fireworks at your retail business.
Applicant’s Statement of Compliance
It is the responsibility of every business owner or operator to make certain that the type or nature of business activity being conducted at any location in the City of Savannah is permitted by and conforms to the Zoning Ordinance and Building Regulations of the City before signing a lease/contract and operating the business.
I understand that all construction work will require a permit prior to commencing construction, which includes alterations, modifications, renovations, remodeling, signage, etc. Working without a permit will result in a minimum penalty of $500.
I hereby certify that I have answered all of the questions contained herein and know the same to be true and correct. Further, I understand that any Development Services approval issued, based upon false information or misrepresentation provided by the applicant, will be null and void and subject to penalty as provided by law and ordinances.
Name of Business Owner (Not Company Name)
Date
Date
Signature
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I affirm that the information I have entered is true and this mark is to be considered my Legal Signature.
If you need further assistance please Contact the Business Approval Coordinator at (912)644-7709 or businessapprovals@savannahga.gov
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