Starting a Business
If you are locating in an existing structure or building new*:
From the CITY you will need:
- Zoning Permit if you are enlarging the exterior or building new.
- Sign Permit if you are installing any type of sign, including new sign face.
- Zoning Compliance Certificatehttp://www.cityofgreenville.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/679
- If downtown, Architectural Review approval for any sign or external alterations.
- Get the above permits from the City Planning & Zoning Office, 937-548-4930.
- Register with City Income Tax Department, 937-548-5747.
- Set up your Water/Sanitary/Storm Utilities account, 937-548-1815.
- Fire Department Inspection, 937-548-3040
From DARKE COUNTY you may need:
- Plumbing Inspection
- Food Handling Permit
- Get the above permits from Darke County Health Department, 937-548-4196.
From the STATE you may need:
- Structural, Electrical, and Heating & Cooling Inspections
- Must contact prior to ANY structural, electrical, or heating & cooling alterations or change of occupancy/use group.
- Miami County Department of Development
- 510 W Water Street, Suite 120, Troy, OH 45373
- Phone 937-440-8121 (Rob England)
- Phone 937-547-7379 (Jason Cantrell or John Filby)
- Safety & Hygiene Inspection
- Dayton Regional Office, 800-962-7768
- Must contact prior to ANY structural, electrical, or heating & cooling alterations or change of occupancy/use group.