Submit your Business Location Approval Application via email (below) or fax 912-525-1562.
Contact the Business Approval Coordinator at 912-644-7709 or
businesslocationapprovals@savannahga.gov if you need assistance.
Inspection(s), Permit(s), Site Plan, Zoning Board of Appeals Application, or other Requirement(s) may be
requested to complete the process.
All Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) approvals must be submitted with the STVR Application. Refer to
the STVR Application Process and Instructions at www.savannahga.gov/stvr
New Business Information
Project Address:_____________________________________________________PIN:
______________________________
Name of Business: _________________________________________________Phone #:
____________________________
Name of Owner/Corp:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________Phone #:
__________________________________
Checkifapplicable:ChangeofOwnershipChangeofBusinessNameChangeofAddress
Previous Business Use or Activity
Previous Business Name and/or Business Use at this location:
__________________________________________________
Proposed Business Use or Activity
Home Occupation - Type: ___________________________________ Other:
______________________________
Professional Office Hair/Nail Salon or Barber Shop Bank
Medical Office Personal Care Home - Type: _________________________________ # of People:
_______
Restaurant Retail - Type: ______________________________
Bar/Nightclub Child Care - # of Children ________ Square Footage:
_____________
Car/Vehicle Repair Lodging - # of Bedrooms: ________ # of Employees:
_____________
Car/Vehicle Wash NOT Short Term Vacation Rentals, See STVR Application* # Seats (if applicable):
________
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
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
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