Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.
agency note: Permits can be obtained from the Department of Building & Safety Department in person.
applies to: Automotive Service and Repair
Required for all entities doing business within city limits. See "County Unincorporated" for businesses located outside of city limits.
Subject to local CUPA/HMUPA and accidental release program if handling any hazardous materials, generating or treating hazardous waste, storing in above ground or underground storage tanks.
Required by most businesses discharging wastewater to the sewer system. Certain areas may be regulated by the County Department of Public Works.
agency note: Contact: Raul Gaitan - 933-4212 x309 Application is not currently available on website. Applicants must inquire for an information packet.
Example: zone change, variance, conditional use permit. Required if business located within incorporated city limits.
agency note: This Department is responsible for current and future land use design and environmental planning for the City. It manages the development of the General Plan and assists the public with zoning and General Plan regulations, planned development and conditional use permits. Business applicants also need to submit a Business License form: http://www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us/planning/BusinessStatementTaxForm.pdf
Required if any person constructs, alters, replaces or operates any units that emit, may emit, or may reduce air emissions within the Region. An Authority to Construct must be obtained before building or installing a new emissions unit or modifying an existing emissions unit that requires a permit. A Permit to Operate is issued after all construction is completed and the emission unit is ready for operation. A permit is required for any sanding, coating, painting or the venting of vessels into the air. In addition, a Portable Equipment Registration is needed for any portable welders (over 50-hp) you operate (i.e. welding shops).
agency note: Examples of equipment or processes requiring a permit are boilers, engines, dry-cleaning machines, vapor degreasers, gasoline storage tanks, and surface coating operations.
A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system.
Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each year. Generally those businesses with personal property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file a property statement.
agency note: The owners of all businesses must file a property statement each year listing the costs of their business supplies, equipment, and fixtures as of the lien date, January 1. Business property is taxed at one to one and one-half percent of its value. Business inventory is exempt from taxation.
A Fictitious Business Name (FBN) or Doing Business As (DBA) statement is required when the business name does not include the surname of the individual owner(s) and each of the partners; or the business name suggests the existence of additional owners; or the nature of the business in not clearly evident by the name of the business. For example Bill Smith and Sons Plumbing would require a FBN because the name implies additional owners, Bill Smith Plumbing does not require a FBN. Bill Smith Industries would require a FBN because it does not identify the nature of the business.
agency note: Open 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday
Businesses may be subject to a yearly inspection of facility - annual fee may be charged.
agency note: Non-emergency activity includes code enforcement, plan checking, fire safety inspections, information programs, fire cause investigations, business hazardous materials regulations, and disaster preparedness.
agency note: The Environmental Health Division provides environmental health services in the program areas of food sanitation, sewage disposal (septic tanks), solid waste, hazardous materials/waste, medical waste, underground tanks and recreation (public pools and bathing areas). The Ventura County CUPA implements 6 environmental programs in the cities and the unincorporated areas of the county, except for the City of Oxnard. The City of Oxnard was designated a CUPA by the State. Contact this agency if your business is associated with any of the following: retail food sales, public pools/spas, septic systems, underground fuel tanks, hazardous or medical waste, tattooing, body piercing, permanent cosmetics, landfills, compost facilities, or trash trucks.
Businesses using scales, fuel pumps, electronic or manual price lookup scanner devices, or other measuring devices must ensure proper calibration and pass inspections.
agency note: Inspects and tests all weighing and measuring devices used in trade in Ventura County (scales, meters, dispensers, etc).
Required of any person or entity that performs automotive repairs, including mobile mechanics.
If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.
agency note: Also, if you are conducting business as one of the following, you must file a bond with the Secretary of State's Office: immigration consultant, credit services organization, dance studio, discount buying organization, employment agency, employment counseling service, invention developer, job listing service, nurses registry, or auctioneer or auction company.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000001 includes waste discharge requirements for discharges of storm water associated with industrial activities, excluding construction activities.
Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.
Required to file a registration form within 15 days after paying more than $100.00 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.
All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit.
agency note: For Additional information about RESALE CERTIFICATE go to this website: www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/faqresale.htm
Required of personnel that perform State smog check tests at licensed smog check stations.
Required of smog check stations
Required of businesses that generate, surrender to be transported, transport, treat, or dispose of hazardous waste.
agency note: DTSC issues State Generator EPA ID Numbers. You may be referred to Federal EPA if you generate over 100 kg per month of RCRA waste or outside California 1-800-618-6942
Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
agency note: All businesses are required to submit a Business Income Tax statement annually.
Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours and working conditions.
Any facility or activity that discharges, or proposes to discharge, waste that may affect groundwater quality or from which waste may be discharged in a diffused manner (e.g., erosion from soil disturbance) must first obtain waste discharge requirements
Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. Businesses can obtain appropriate Federal income tax forms from this location.
agency note: EIN Application Form (SS-4) can be obtained from local IRS or Social Security Offices. The San Fernando Valley IRS office is located at the Federal Building, 6230 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys (1st Floor)
Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
agency note: The INS will provide employers the requirements for establishing proof of residency of employees.
Technicians who repair or service motor vehicle air conditioners must be trained and certified by an EPA-approved organization. Training programs must include information on the proper use of equipment, the regulatory requirements, the importance of refrigerant recovery, and the effects of ozone depletion. To be certified, technicians must pass a test demonstrating their knowledge in these areas. A list of approved testing programs is available by calling 800-296-1996 or U.S. EPA's web site.
Consultation, information, assistance and seminars on various aspects of business operations. Some sessions are offered at no charge.
agency note: Serving Ventura County - Multiple departments on website to benefit all types of businesses
The SCORE Association, supported by SBA, is a nonprofit association of thousands of volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. SCORE members are trained to serve as counselors, advisers and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
agency note: 400 E. Esplanade DriveSuite 301 Oxnard, CA93036 Phone: (805) 204-6022
The SBA renders assistance with special programs for women and minorities, financing for starting businesses, including developing business plans and providing information on other SBA programs.