Doing Business in Pelham
Thank you for your interest in doing business in our beautiful city. We wish you well as you pursue your desires toward a successful and prosperous business. Whether you're a developer or someone looking to open or expand a business in an existing structure, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Start with us! It's important for you to understand the development process in Pelham from the very beginning. Our Director of Development Services can outline available properties and planning and zoning requirements. We encourage developers and business owners to schedule a predevelopment meeting, where we will go into everything in more detail; however, an overview of the process is outlined below.
Site Selection
Identify Suitable Locations: Explore commercial real estate options within Pelham.
Zoning and Land Use: Check zoning regulations to ensure the selected site is appropriate for the business type. Apply for any necessary zoning variances or special permits.
Special Requirements: If the property is in the Corridor Overlay District, certain requirements are in place to enhance the City's main thoroughfares. Read the Corridor Overlay District Requirements.
Permitting
Building Permits: Submit plans and apply for building permits for construction. Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Read the permitting procedures.
Licensing
Business License: Apply for a business license through our Finance Department. Read the licensing procedures.
Special Licenses: If your business requires special licenses relevant to the business, such as a liquor license, a few extra steps are required. That process begins with the Pelham Police Department. Email the point of contact.
Start with us! It's important for you to understand the process of opening or expanding a business in Pelham from the very beginning. We encourage business owners to schedule a meeting with our Development Services staff, where we will go into everything in detail; however, an overview of the process is outlined below.
Planning & Zoning
Zoning Requirements: Check zoning regulations to ensure the selected site is appropriate for the business type. Apply for any necessary zoning variances or special permits.
Plan Submittal: Submit construction plans for review.
Special Requirements: If the property is in the Corridor Overlay District, certain requirements are in place to enhance the City's main thoroughfares. Read the Corridor Overlay District Requirements.
Permitting
Building Permits: Apply for building permits to ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Read the permitting procedures.
Licensing
Business License: Apply for a business license through our Finance Department. Read the licensing procedures.
Special Licenses: If your business requires special licenses relevant to the business, such as a liquor license, a few extra steps are required. That process begins with the Pelham Police Department. Email the point of contact.