PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposal must include:
• Name, address and phone number of business owner
• Name of proposed business
• Complete description of merchandise being sold or type of service being offered
• Description of equipment or appliances being used for business
• Operational plan
1. Term of lease
2. Days of operation
3. Hours of operation
4. Details significant to business operation
OTHER CITY REQUIREMENTS
• Insurance Certificates
Fire Insurance
General Comprehensive Liability Insurance
Naming City of Hanford as additionally insured (Contact Property Management office for limits and Insurance Provisions)
• Signage Permit
Submit application and
fee to the Community
Development Department
• Certificate of Occupancy
Submit application and fee to the Community Development Department
Certificate of Occupancy application will be forwarded to the necessary departments.
Take the approved Certificate of Occupancy to the Finance Dept. to obtain a business license prior to opening the business.
• Business License
Submit application and fee
to the Finance Department
PLAN CHECKS AND BUILDING PERMITS
Plan checks and building permits are required for any alterations or remodels to city owned facilities.
Permit Application Process:
Building Division reviews the plan with change notification to applicant, if any. Once approved, the building permit will be processed.
All inspection requests are handled through the City’s automated inspection request line at (559) 585-4749 or via the
City’s website at www.ci.hanford.ca.us, Building Inspection Corner. If you call today, we will be there tomorrow. You will need:
• Permit number
• Address of site
• Type of inspection
• Time of inspection (am or pm)
Construction, if any, begins.
The applicant obtains final inspections for Building Permit and Fire Permit.
Other Agency Requirements
Contact other agencies for additional permits, if necessary. Restaurants and bars will require additional permits through the state or county such as the Health
Department or the Alcohol Beverage Control Board as well as the State Board of Equalization. Contact numbers have been included in this brochure for your convenience.
CONTACT AGENCIES
AT&T – Commercial Telephone Service
Telephone: (800) 750-2355
CA Employment Development Dept
Web Site: www.edd. ca.gov
CA Board of Equalization
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279
Telephone: (800) 400-7115
Web Site: www.boe.ca.gov
City of Hanford – Web Site:
www.ci.hanford.ca.us
City of Hanford Building Inspection Div.
317 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2580
FAX: (559) 583-1633
Inspection Line: (559) 585-4749
City of Hanford Community Development Dept.
317 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2581
FAX: (559) 583-1633
City of Hanford Property Management
317 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2579
FAX: (559) 583-1633
City of Hanford Finance Dept.
315 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2501
FAX: (559) 582-1152
City of Hanford Fire Dept.
350 W. Grangeville Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2545
FAX: (559) 585-2549
City of Hanford Public Works/Engineering Dept. - Inspections
900 S. 10th Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2550
FAX: (559) 583-1529
City of Hanford Water Dept. – Water, Sewer, Refuse Billing
315 N. Douty St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-2510
FAX: (559) 582-1152
The Gas Company – Gas Service
Telephone: (800) 427-2200
Hanford Chamber of Commerce
109 W. Seventh St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 582-0483
FAX (559) 582-0960
Web Site: www.hanfordchamber.com
King County Economic Development Corp
120 N. Irwin St.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 585-3576
FAX: (559) 585-7398
Web Site: www. kingsedc.org
Kings County Health Dept, Environmental Health Div.
330 Campus Dr.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 584-1401
FAX: (559) 584-6040
Internal Revenue Service
625 North Akers Street
Visalia, CA 93291
Telephone: (559) 625-2137
Web Site: www.irs.gov
Main Street Hanford
219 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
Telephone: (559) 582-9457
FAX: (559) 582-3343
Website: www.mainstreethanford.com