Tear down a couple of walls. Build up your business.
Opening a business is both exciting and stressful. We are going to make it as easy as possible for you to do business in Shaker.
Follow these simple steps
Find the right location for your business. Consult the City available commercial properties list at shakeronline.com.
Call up the folks in our Planning Department. They will confirm whether your business is an approved use for the location you're chosen or if not, they will advise you of the zoning guidelines.
Submit a biennial commercial occupancy permit application with a set of plans to the City's Building Department.
Schedule a commercial occupancy inspection of the property to include the City's Building, Fire and Health departments well in advance of your move in date.
Follow these simple rules
Renovation of the space or a change of building use both require architectural drawings and a plan review. This will add time to your schedule.
Most exterior and interior construction projects require permits. Call the Building Department for specifics.
