ComDev/Business License/Forms/Business License Application Updated:
STAFF USE ONLY
Classification Code: ______________________ Amount Paid: _________________________
Zoning Approval: ______________________ Processed By: _________________________
Comments: ______________________ Date Processed: _________________________
Dental office forms provided to applicant?  Yes No
Staff Use Only
Business License #:
Business License Application
Community Development Department ~ 21810 Copley Drive ~ Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ~ (909) 839-7030 ~ www.DiamondBarCA.gov
# of Employees:
Zip Code:
Business Name:
I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the information provided in this application is
true and correct. I understand that the issuance of a business license does not constitute approval of land use, and that I am
responsible for compliance with the City’s zoning, building, health and safety requirements and all other applicable laws prior to
the commencement of business.
*See reverse for a list of businesses requiring background checks
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Description of Business Activities:
Mailing Address (If Different From Above):
Business Address:
E-mail:
City: State:
City: State: Zip Code:
Website:
After Hours Contact: Phone:
Business Phone:
PLEASE READ, SIGN AND DATE
New Business (Zoning Clearance
Required): $
Business Located Out of City: $ New Home Based Business License
(Zoning Clearance Required): $
Non-Profit Business: Fee Waived
with Proof of Non-Profit Status
Business Requiring Background Check(s)
(Complete back of application form)*: $
Per Person
Change of Location (Zoning Clearance
Required): $
Business License Renewal: $14 Change of Business Name or Ownership
Only: $
Check the Box that Applies:
Business Owner
Print Name:
Signature: Date:
Title:
Owner 2 (If Applicable)
Print Name:
Signature: Date:
Title:
Pursuant to SB 1186, all fees include a State-mandated $4 fee to fund accessibility programs for disabled persons.
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Community Development Department ~ 21810 Copley Drive ~ Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ~ (909) 839-7030 ~ www.DiamondBarCA.gov
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant 1 Name (Print):
Address:
Phone No: ( ) -
Applicant 2 Name (Print):
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Drivers License #:
I hereby authorize the City of Diamond Bar to conduct a Background Check:
I hereby authorize the City of Diamond Bar to conduct a Background Check:
City/State/Zip:
The following business types are required to complete a background check investigation prior to the issuance of a
Business License.
This investigation may include reports from the Sheriff’s Department, Planning and Building & Safety Divisions, Fire
Department, Los Angeles County Health Department, and any such other information as deemed necessary by the City in
order to determine if the applicant meets the business license criteria for issuance. If you have one of the following
business types, please check the appropriate box and complete the background check information below:
Acupressure Establishments Firearms Dealers
Adult Oriented Businesses Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Facilities
Alarm Systems Massage Establishments
Alcoholic Beverage Sale (Off-Site Consumption) Pawnbrokers and Second Hand Dealers
Bars and Nightclubs Peddling-Solicitation
Computer Services (Network Gaming Center) Psychic Reading
Entertainment Establishments Tow Trucks and Towing Companies
BACKGROUND CHECK APPLICANT(S): $ Per Applicant (Submit additional forms if necessary)
Applicant’s Signature:
Applicant 3 Name (Print):
Address:
City/State/Zip:
I hereby authorize the City of Diamond Bar to conduct a Background Check:
Applicant’s Signature:
Phone No: ( ) -
Drivers License #:
Phone No: ( ) -
Drivers License #:
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Title:
Title:
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Zoning Clearance Application
(New and Relocated Businesses Only)
Name of Business:_____________________________________________________
Business Address:____________________________________________________
City:___________________________ State:_____________ Zip:______________
Number of Employees:_________ Number of Vehicles:___________________
Number of Available On-site Parking Spaces:______________________________
Detailed Business Description:__________________________________________
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Business Owner Name Title
___________________________ _____________
Business Owner Signature Date
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Property Owner Name Title
___________________________ _____________
Property Owner Signature Date
The Zoning Clearance Application is required for all new Diamond Bar
businesses, home-based businesses, and businesses that have moved to a new
location in the City.
I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the information provided in
this application is true and correct. I understand that I am responsible for compliance with the City’s zoning,
building, health and safety requirements and all other applicable laws prior to the commencement of business.
PLEASE READ, SIGN AND DATE
ZONING CLEARANCE INFORMATION
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Home-based businesses are allowed in residential zoning districts when operated in
compliance with the provisions of this subsection:
1. Operational standards. Home based businesses shall comply with the following
operating standards:
a. Location. The location of the business shall be the principal residence of the person
(s) conducting the business and shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the
property for residential purposes;
b. No alterations. Alterations shall not be made which would alter the character of the
residence or change its occupancy classification in compliance with the Building Code;
c. Signs. Advertising sign(s), displays of merchandise or stock in trade, or other
identification of the business activity shall not be provided on the premises;
d. Nuisance factors. The business shall not create levels of glare, light, noise, electri-
cal interference, dust, heat, order, solid waste, vibration, or other characteristics in excess
of that customarily associated with similar residential uses;
e. Residents only. Persons engaged in the business shall be limited to persons resid-
ing on the premises and one employee;
f. Size. The total floor area used for the business, including any area within accessory
structures, shall not exceed 20 percent of the total living space of the dwelling unit or 400
square feet, which ever is larger. The space devoted to non-commercial business vehicles
under one ton carrying capacity, parked in the garage, is excluded from the total floor area
devoted to the business;
g. Use to be enclosed. The business shall be conducted completely within the en-
closed living space of the residence or accessory structure. If the business is conducted
within a garage, the use shall not encroach within the required parking spaces for the resi-
dence. The vehicle door to the garage shall remain closed while the business activity is
being conducted;
h. No outside storage. Equipment, materials or products associated with the business
shall not be stored outdoors. Contractors are not permitted to store landscaping, plumb-
ing, electrical, construction or similar supplies or materials on the premises, except those
contained within a single vehicle of less than three-fourths ton carrying capacity;
i. Hazardous materials. The business shall not involve the storage or use of explo-
sive, flammable, or toxic materials specifically defined as hazardous materials;
j. Vehicle trips. The business shall not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular
trips in excess of the customarily associated with the zoning district in which it is to be lo-
cated. Clients, customers, patrons or students shall not visit or conduct business at the
residence. Truck deliveries of mail or packages are not permitted to average more than
two times per week; and
k. Sale and storage of merchandise. Merchandise, products or stock-in-trade shall not
be sold upon the premises, and stock used by the business that is not customary to a
residence shall be stored at an off-site location (e.g., storage facility or other nonresidential
location). Required parking spaces shall be kept clear and used only for the parking of
vehicles owned by persons residing on the premises.
DBMC 22.42.070 – HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
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DBMC 22.42.070 – HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
2. Prohibited home-based businesses. Home-based businesses are prohibited that
would:
a. Not comply with the standard and criteria contained in Subsection (1). (Operational
Standards);
b. Generate levels of dust, glare/light, noise, odor, or traffic which would have a significant
adverse effect upon the neighborhood and environmental setting of the residential site;
c. Be inconsistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
d. Threaten the health and safety of the citizens of the City;
e. Clearly represent a use that would conflict with the normal residential atmosphere of the
neighborhood surrounding the subject site; and
f. Create parking demands exceeding the availability of spaces on the premises.
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
(Issued 12-28-18)
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS:
Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and
significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with
buildings open to the public. You may obtain information about your legal obligations and
how to comply with disability access laws at the following agencies:
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERALSERVICES,
Division of the State
Architect, CASp Program
www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa
www.dgs.ca.gov/casp
DEPARTMENT OF
REHABILITATION
Disability Access Services
www.dor.ca.gov
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
disabilityaccessinfo
DEPARTMENT OF
GENERALSERVICES,
California Commission on
Disability Access
www.ccda.ca.gov
www.ccda.ca.gov/resourc
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CERTIFIED ACCESS SPECIALIST INSPECTION SERVICES
Compliance with state and federal construction-related accessibility standards ensures
that public places are accessible and available to individuals with disabilities. Whether
your business is moving into a newly constructed facility or you are planning an alteration
to your current facility, by engaging the services of a Certified Access Specialist (CASp) early
in this process you will benefit from the advantages of compliance and under the
Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act (CRASCA, Civil Code 55.51-
55.545), also benefit from legal protections.
Although your new facility may have already been permitted and approved by the building
department, it is important to obtain CASp inspection services after your move-in because
unintended access barriers and violations can be created, for example, placing your
furniture and equipment in areas required to be maintained clear of obstructions. For
planned alterations, a CASp can provide plan review of your improvement plans and an
access compliance evaluation of the public accommodation areas of your facility that may
not be part of the alteration.
A CASp is a professional who has been certified by the State of California to have
specialized knowledge regarding the applicability of accessibility standards. CASp
inspection reports prepared according to CRASCA entitle business and facility owners to
specific legal benefits, in the event that a construction-related accessibility claim is filed
against them.
To find a CASp, visit www.apps2.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/casp/casp_certified_list.aspx
.
DISABILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT TAX CREDITS, TAX DEDUCTIONS AND FINANCING
State and federal programs to assist businesses with access compliance and access
expenditures are available:
Disabled Access Credit for Eligible Small Businesses
FEDERAL TAX CREDITInternal Revenue Code Section 44 provides a federal tax credit for
small businesses that incur expenditures for the purpose of providing access to persons
with disabilities. For more information, refer to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 8826:
Disabled Access Credit at www.irs.gov.
STATE TAX CREDITRevenue and Taxation Code Sections 17053.42 and 23642 provide a
state tax credit similar to the federal Disabled Access Credit, with exceptions. For more
information, refer to Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Form 3548: Disabled Access Credit for
Eligible Small Businesses at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Architectural and Transportation Barrier Removal Deduction
FEDERAL TAX DEDUCTIONInternal Revenue Code Section 190 allows businesses of all
sizes to claim an annual deduction for qualified expenses incurred to remove physical,
structural and transportation barriers for persons with disabilities. For more information,
refer to IRS Publication 535: Business Expenses at www.irs.gov
.
California Capital Access Financing Program
STATE FINANCE OPTION—The California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) Americans with
Disabilities Act (CalCAP/ADA) financing program assists small businesses with financing
the costs to alter or retrofit existing small business facilities to comply with the
requirements of the federal ADA. Learn more at www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/.
FEDERAL AND STATE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON ACCESSIBILITY
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) The ADA is a federal civil rights law
that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, and requires all public
accommodations and commercial facilities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Learn more at www.ada.gov
.
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)The CBC contains the construction-related accessibility
provisions that are the standards for compliant construction. A facility’s compliance is
based on the version of the CBC in place at the time of construction or alteration. Learn
more at www.bsc.ca.gov.
(Issued 12-28-18)