A. 
The purpose of this article is to establish regulations applicable to businesses that require a general business license in order to ensure compliance with county ordinances and State laws.
B. 
It is intended by this article to license, unless expressly exempt, every enterprise operated at a fixed location, or otherwise, which is of a type described by this article, whether the enterprise is operated for commercial, nonprofit, charitable or other purposes, and whether the enterprise is operated or conducted independently or in association with or at the same location as an enterprise or activity for which a license is not required.
(Prior code § 5.400)
Licenses required by this article shall be obtained before the commencement of business, or if the business is in operation and a license possessed, not later than 30 calendar days after the expiration date of such previous license.
(Prior code § 5.405)
A. 
Prior to issuance, general business licenses are recommended for approval or denial after review by the planning, building, environmental health and general services departments of the county. Approval from these departments will be granted for a license upon determination that certain requirements have been met. These requirements include, but are not limited to, determining the type of business is compatible with zoning regulations at the business location, any structures meet the requirements of Chapter 15 of the Placer County Code, any sewer maintenance and connection requirements and fees are met and hazardous materials levels meet all safety requirements.
B. 
A food permit is required by the health and human services department for all businesses that will handle food or food products.
C. 
A septage hauler's permit is required by the health and human services department for all businesses that will install, pump or repair septic tanks.
D. 
A use permit may be required in obtaining certain general business licenses.
E. 
Additional approval from other county departments may be required as specified by the tax collector.
F. 
Review and investigation of the license application may take up to 45 days. Upon approval, the license will be mailed to the applicant. If the license is denied, the applicant shall be informed in writing by the tax collector and advised of his or her right of appeal.
(Prior code § 5.410; Ord. 6336-B, 8/19/2025)
No person shall be entitled to a business license or renewal, and the tax collector shall not issue such license or renewal to any person commencing business, unless and until person has complied with all applicable county ordinances or conditions.
(Prior code § 5.415)
All businesses not specified under Article 5.16, Special Business License, shall be classified as a general business and subject to such licensing regulations, unless otherwise specified by the tax collector or other county authority.
(Prior code § 5.420)
All persons obtaining a general business license to conduct a business from their home must comply with all restrictions, regulations and zoning ordinances required by the tax collector, planning department and other county departments.
(Prior code § 5.425)
A. 
During the term of a general business license, the holder of the license shall file in writing with the tax collector a notice of any change in the business function, operation, or enterprise for which the license has been issued, in such detail as the tax collector may require. Such notice shall also be filed with the county planning director.
B. 
A termination of the license shall be deemed to have occurred when the tax collector determines that any such change materially alters the business function, operation, or enterprise for which the license has been issued in a manner which requires a new investigation of the applicability of or compliance with the laws enforced through the license, and when written notice of the determination and of termination is served upon the holder.
C. 
The effective date of termination shall be immediate upon service of notice of termination; provided that in the event an appeal from termination is filed within the time and in the manner prescribed, termination shall occur on the date on which the appeal is finally determined.
(Prior code § 5.430)