To determine if your business requires any approvals, licenses, or other clearances from the County of San Bernardino Land Use Services Department please contact our office at (909) 387-8311 or (760) 995-8140. Generally, the zoning designation of the property where you intend to conduct business will determine what type of approval will be required. When contacting our office, be prepared to consult with our staff members on the exact nature of your business and disclose any important details related to your operation.
With regard to business licenses, the County of San Bernardino requires only a limited number of business types within the unincorporated areas of the county to register with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. These categories include: Adult-Oriented Business, Junk Dealer, Peddler, Secondhand Dealer, Bingo, Massage Clinic, Pool & Billiard Hall, Solicitor, Fortune Teller, Massage Technician, Private Patrol, Taxicab Service, Hotel/Motel, Pawnbroker, Salvage Collector, and Theater. These licenses are issued by the County of San Bernardino Clerk of the Board who may be contacted at (909) 387-3841.
For additional information on other agencies that may require permits or licenses for your business, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development maintains the CalGOLD website which may be found here at http://www.calgold.ca.gov/. This website site assists the public by compiling permit and agency contact information by region and for various business types