City of Pacifica
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The following is a handy checklist of requirements, permits and suggestions for business owners wanting to do business in Pacifica.
City Departments & Divisions
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| Alarm Permit |
City of Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 |
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| Amusement Arcade Permit |
City of Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 City of Pacifica Planning Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 |
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| Building Permit | City of Pacifica Planning Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 City of Pacifica Building Division 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 |
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| Business License (Business Tax) | City of Pacifica Finance Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica,CA94044 650-738-7392 |
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| Disability Access | City of Pacifica Finance Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7392 |
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| Driveway Frontage and Curb Improvements | City of Pacifica Engineering Division 151 Milagra Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7367 |
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| Fire Inspection | North County Fire Authority (Information, Contact, or to Schedule an Appointment) 10 Wembley Drive Daly City, CA 94015 650-991-8138 |
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| Fortune Telling Permit |
City of Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 |
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| Home Occupation Permits | City of Pacifica Planning Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 City of Pacifica Finance Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7392 |
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| Massage Permit (Non-State Certified) Massage Permit (State Certified) |
City of Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 |
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| Sewer Installation Inspection | City of Pacifica Wastewater Treatment Plant 700 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-4660 |
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| Sign Permit | City of Pacifica Planning Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 |
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| Solicitor's Business License | City of Pacifica Finance Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7392 |
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| Vehicle for Hire / Taxicab Permit |
City of Pacifica Police Department 2075 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7314 |
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| Work in Public Right-of-Way (Encroachment Permits) | City of Pacifica Engineering Division 151 Milagra Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7367 |
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| Zoning | City of Pacifica Planning Department 540 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-7341 |
Other Agencies
| Topic | Contact | |
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| Alcohol Beverage License | State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 83 Scrips Drive, Ste 301 Sacramento, CA 95825 916-920-6451 |
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| Employer Payroll Tax Registration and Reporting | State Employment Development Department 745 Franklin Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94102 888-745-3886 |
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| Environmental Regulations | Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA - Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 415-744-1500 San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100 San Mateo, CA 94403 650-372-6200 |
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| Fictitious Business Name Statement | County Clerk's Office, Special Services 555 County Center, 1st Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-4500 |
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| Health and Safety Standards | CAL OSHA 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901 Oakland, CA 94612 510-286-7000 San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100 San Mateo, CA 94403 650-372-6200 |
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| Internal Revenue Service | IRS Federal Building 450 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA 94102 800-829-3676 |
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| Property Tax | County Tax Collector 555 County Center, 1st Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-4142 |
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| Seller's Permit Sales & Use Tax Permit |
State Board of Equalization 121 Spear St, Ste 460 San Francisco,CA96105 800-400-7115 |
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| Toxic & Hazardous Materials | San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100 San Mateo, CA 94403 650-372-6200 North County Fire Authority (Information, Contact, or to Schedule an Appointment) 10 Wembley Drive Daly City, CA 94015 650-991-8138 |
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| Underground Storage Tanks | San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 100 San Mateo, CA 94403 650-372-6200 North County Fire Authority (Information, Contact, or to Schedule an Appointment) 10 Wembley Drive Daly City, CA 94015 650-991-8138 |
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| Weights & Measure Device Registration | San Mateo County Weights and Measures 728 Heller Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-4700 |
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| Worker's Compensation | California Industrial Relations Department 30 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 415-557-1954 |
Entrepreneurial Resources
| Topic | Contact | |
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| Business and Professional License (State) | CA Dept of Consumer Affairs Small Business Liaison 112 L Street, Ste 600 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-445-6645 |
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| Contractors Licenses | State License Board 301 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 206 San Francisco, CA 94127 800-321-CSLB (2752) |
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| Incorporation Tradename | California Corporation Filing Division 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-657-5448 |
Utilities
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| Electric & Natural Gas Service | Pacific Gas & Electric Company 800-743-5000 |
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| Garbage Collection & Recycling | Recology of the Coast P.O. Box 1099 Pacifica, CA 94044 650-355-9000 |
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| Sewer | City of Pacifica Wastewater Treatment Plant 700 Coast Highway Pacifica, CA 94044 650-738-4660 |
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| Water | North Coast County Water District P.O. Box 1039 Pacifica, CA 94044 650-355-3462 |