Contact Walnut City Hall and make sure that the zoning is correct for your proposed business address.
Every business must meet the City’s zoning requirements to insure that the business activity is allowed at the proposed location. Contact the City’s Planning Department prior to signing any leases, agreements, or moving in for specific zoning requirements and limitations. .
• Some businesses that heavily impact their area require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP application process typically is a 3 to 6 month process in which various environmental impacts are reviewed and studied by Planning and then presented before the Planning Commission for approval or denial.
• Building Permits are required for any tenant improvements that you may wish to make to the lease space, including modifications or additions to the electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems and/or walls. Contact the City’s Building Division for specific requirements.
File a fictitious name statement and file your “doing business as” name in a local newspaper.
• The fictitious name application can be received and filed at the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office or via the internet at http://lavote.net/clerk/naming/htm.
• Prior to filing a fictitious name statement, it is recommended that you contact the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office to determine if the business name is already in use.
• In addition to completing the necessary application, you will need contact one of the local newspapers to publish your DBA statement and your new business name.
Please stay tuned for more details. Thank you!
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