What should a business owner do before signing a lease or purchasing property?
Prior to signing a lease or purchasing property, you should contact the Community Development Department to confirm that your business use is permitted at that location and to discuss any site limitations. If you are leasing or purchasing an existing space or building, you may want to contact the Community Development Department to schedule a pre-inspection of the property to determine whether improvements are necessary or possible to bring the building into compliance with the Village Code. This pre-inspection fee is $25. Finally, you will need to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy prior to starting business from the Community Development Department.
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