Occupational Licensing

800 N US Hwy 27                               Occupational License Application Form

Minneola, FLORIDA 34715

(352) 394-3598 x214

Fax (352) 394-7201

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION:

City Code requires an occupational license for each business location within the City of Minneola. Any sign, advertisement, building occupancy, directory listing, or activity indicating that a business, calling, profession, or occupation is being conducted at a location within the city shall be prima facie evidence that the person is liable for a license.

Each business shall require an occupational license application. The application fee for each license is $10.00, to be paid at the time of application. Additionally, an occupational license tax is accessed. The amount is dependent upon the type of business to be conducted. The fee can be paid at time of application or after the inspection process has been completed. Home occupations require a separate review process through Development Services.

If you have not already obtained a County occupational license, you will be required to submit this information prior to the final issuance of a City of Minneola license. The County Tax Collector's office is located at:

317 W. Main Street
Tavares FL 32778
(352) 343-9622

Before a business can open, the applicant will have to pass certain inspections. Once the inspections are complete, the license will be issued. The inspection process will include the following:

Planning & Zoning: The Planning & Zoning Department will review the property address for proper land use classifications allowed for the location, parking availability, and accessibility to roads. A conditional use permit may be required depending on the property's land use. Home occupations and must meet specific criteria. The process can be completed administratively; however, in some instances the process will require City Council approval. For additional information or concerns contact them at:

Building Department: The Building Department will review the property to ascertain the type of business going into the location. If it is a new business or a change in business, they may require a walk-through inspection to ensure the building codes are current. If you know the prior type of business at this location, please indicate this information on the application to help accelerate the review process. For additional information or concerns, contact them at:

800 N Hwy 27
Minneola, FL 34715
(352) 394-3598 x226

 

Fire Department: The Fire Department will come out and make a physical inspection of the premises. You will need to be available to help expedite this portion of the review process. This review is important to ensure that you and your customers are working and conducting business in a safe environment. Some of the more critical concerns of this inspection include:

• Buildings are properly equipped with fire extinguishers designed for the use intended. Location and height requirements are reviewed.
• Storage areas are kept in a neat and orderly manner to ensure easy evacuation in case of emergency.
• Building exterior doors and interior doors open freely.
• Proper labeling of panel/fuse boxes.
• Panel/fuse boxes must have unobstructed access.
• Proper labeling of all exits.
• Aisles are free of obstructions.
• Ensure that the address has a proper recognizable 911 address.
• Provide Florida Right-To-Know Law (F.S. 442), regarding toxic substances that may be in use on the premises.

In general, a home occupation is not inspected. However, should the Fire Department foresee a potential problem, they reserve the right to subject the property to an inspection.

For additional information or concerns, contact them at:

Code Enforcement: The Code Enforcement Department is interested in obtaining information about the business as it relates to possible emergency situations which may arise. Some of the more critical information required includes:

• Names, addresses and phone number of emergency contacts and owner of the property.

For additional information or concerns, contact them at:

All reviews and inspections are performed to insure that you and your customers will continue to have a safe environment to conduct business for years to come. If you have any additional occupational license questions or concerns, please call us at (352) 394-3598 x214.

Occupational License Application

Note: This application may be obtain on line and printed by the applicant; however, the application must be submitted in person to the Planning & Zoning Department. (This form is designed to be printed on 8-1/2" x 14" paper; please select this size paper in your page setup window.)

If you have any questions about completing this form, please call (352) 394-3598 x220.