Starting a Business in Rocklin
Step 1 - Find a Location for your Business and Contact Rocklin's Planner of the Day
Prior to signing a building property lease or purchase agreement, it is critical that you contact the City of Rocklin Planner of the Day to determine the General Plan land use and zoning of the site, and whether or not your type of business is permitted in that location.
Step 2 - Obtain Other Permits and Licenses
Building Permits:
If you intend to change the use of, alter, remodel, relocate, or install any structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical portions of the building, you will need to contact the Building Division (916) 625-5120. Exterior changes may also require approval from the Planning Division.
Certificate of Occupancy:
Please note, while you may apply for and obtain your City of Rocklin Business License, you CANNOT open and operate your business in Rocklin until you have completed the Certificate of Occupancy Application and it has been approved by City officials.
California Building Code Section 111.1 states that a building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy.
Step 3 - Register a Fictitious Business Name
If your business name does not include your surname or has more than one owner (a partnership, association, or company) you will need to file a fictitious business name statement with the Placer County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Visit the Placer County Clerk-Recorder's website to verify that the name is available.
Step 4 - Obtain a City of Rocklin Business License
If you are planning on opening a business located in the City of Rocklin, or doing business within the City’s limits, you must obtain a business license.
To help provide for the services and maintenance of public facilities utilized by businesses, the City of Rocklin established an ordinance (Ordinance No. 546, RMC Section 5.04.060) that requires every business within the City to be licensed and to pay the business license tax, as set forth in the ordinance.
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.
Disability Access Requirements and Resources
Starting a Business in Rocklin
Step 1 – Find a Location for your Business and Contact Rocklin’s
Planner of the Day
Prior to signing a building property lease or purchase agreement,
it is critical that you contact
the City of Rocklin
Planner of the Day to determine the General Plan land use and
zoning of the site, and whether or not your type of business
is permitted in that location.
Step 2 – Obtain Other Permits and Licenses
Building Permits:
If you intend to change the use of, alter, remodel, relocate, or
install any structure, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical
portions of the building, you will need to contact the Building
Division (916) 625-5120. Exterior changes may also require
approval from the Planning Division.
Certificate of Occupancy:
Please note, while you may apply for and obtain your City
of Rocklin Business License, you
CANNOT open and operate your
business in Rocklin until you have completed the
Certificate of Occupancy Application and it has been
approved by City officials.
California Building Code Section 111.1 states that a building or
structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and
a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion
thereof shall not be made, until the Building Official has issued
a certificate of occupancy.
Step 3 – Register a Fictitious Business Name
If your business name does not include your surname or has
more than one owner (a partnership, association, or company) you
will need to file a fictitious business name statement with the
Placer County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Visit the
Placer County Clerk-Recorder’s website to verify
that the name is available.
Step 4 - Obtain a City of Rocklin Business License
If you are planning on opening a business located in the City of
Rocklin, or doing business within the City’s limits, you must
obtain a business license.
To help provide for the services and maintenance of public
facilities utilized by businesses, the City of Rocklin
established an ordinance (Ordinance
No. 546, RMC Section 5.04.060) that requires every
business within the City to be licensed and to pay the business
license tax, as set forth in the ordinance.
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.
Disability Access Requirements and Resources
