APPLICATION FEE: $125.00 
 
                                                             Sign Permit: +$50.00 
 
         BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION OVERVIEW  
 
 • The average processing time for Business License Applications is approximately two weeks. 
 
 • The City will do its best to expedite applications, but changes in occupancy, alterations, 
   hazardous materials, or fire and life safety concerns may require additional time.-  
 
 • For best satisfaction, it is advisable that Applicants receive approval of their Application prior to 
   leasing or purchasing a unit or building. 
 
 • A Business License will be issued when each City Departmenthas given its approval for the  
   Application. 
 
 • The previous tenant of the proposed location/space for the new business was 
   a____________________.  
 
 • To help expedite, potential Business License Applicant(s) should meet with the following prior to 
   submittal of their Business License Application to discuss specifics as they pertainto:  
 
  Community Development Assistant:(208) 788 9815ext. 27 -   
    o Discuss whether zoning and proposed use is appropriate for proposed location/space. 
 
  Building Official: (208) 7889815 ext. 16-  
    o Discuss whether proposed use is a change of occupancy,remodel or alteration. Any of  
      these may require upgrades to meet Code Requirements.  
    o Discuss whether proposed improvements/upgrades (permanent walls or built in 
      fixtures) require a Building Permit. 
       
  Fire Marshall: (208) 788 3147-   
    o Discuss whether proposed building/use satisfies Fire Code Requirements,such as fire  
      extinguishers/inspections, exit routes and doors/locks, and whether the Hailey Fire 
      Department will need to issue an Operation Permit. 
 
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                                                                                               APPLICATION FEE: $125.00 
                                                                                                Sign Permit: +$50.00 
  
                                                                                               Account #: ___________ 
                         BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION   
                                                                                                Official use only 
  
         NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE THAT APPLICANTS RECEIVE APPROVAL OF THEIR APPLICATION(S) 
                           PRIOR TO LEASING OR PURCHASING A UNIT OR BUILDING. 
  
                    ▪ Incomplete Applications will not be processed and will be returned to the Applicant. 
                    ▪ A separate license is required for each distinct physical location of your business. 
                    ▪ If your Business moves to a new location, a new Business License will be required. 
                         ▪ Additional information may be requested by aCity Department as required.  
  ▪ If your Business is a Food Service Business, a copy of the Idaho South Central health District Permit must be attached. 
  
 BUSINESS BASICS 
 Business Name: ______________________________________DBA_____________________________________ 
  
 Physical Address: _________________________________ Unit/Suite #:____________________________________ 
  
 Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ 
  
 Telephone No._________________________ FaxNo: _________________________________________________ .                           
  
 Email Address: _________________________Website Address: ________________________________________ 
  
 Owner Name:                                                                Telephone No. _________________________ 
 Manager Name:                                                              Telephone No. _________________________ 
 Business hours: ____ a.m./p.m. ____ a.m./p.m.,  M ○  T   W    TH ○ ○      ○  F ○ SA ○ SU ○    
  
 Description of type of business being conducted: _______________ _______________________________________ 
  
 Square footage of the building/unit/space your business will occupy? _______________ 
  
 Total Employees: _______        Total FTE _________      Estimated Gross Monthly Payroll: $___________________ 
                                                           *For economic development figures. 
 Target Opening Date: ____________ NOTE: an approved Business License is required prior to opening. The review 
 process takes at least two (2) weeks. Submit Application at least 3-4 weeks prior to target opening date. 
                                                                            
 Would you like to be listed on our website? No  Yes   
 
 EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: _________________________PHONE:______________ 
 
 Official use only 
 
 RPH _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Legal Description: _______________________ Sub, Block____, Lot___________ 
 
 Property Owner:_________________________________Address____________________________________ 
 
 Zoning District:_______ Applicable use category listed in Zoning District:______________________________ 
 
 Business Activity: (NAICS 6 digit) _____________NAICS Activity Description __________________________ 
 
 Use is  : Permitted Conditional Use (Permit Req’d) Prohibited          
 
 Parking: On site parking required for specific use: _______ # of parking provided______-       
 
 Sign Permit  : Approved and on file     Required  N/A 
                                                                                                      
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 PARKING, SIGNS AND USE OF SIDEWALKS 
 Contact:Community Development, Jessie Parkerat (208) 788 9815 ext.27 -        
 
  1. How many parking spaces are located on the property where your business is located? _______                
  2. How many other businesses are located in the same building/complex? ____________________ 
  3. Number of existing signs, including other businesses, on the building? _____________________               
  4. Size of existing signs on the building(s)? ______________________________________________ 
  5. Length of the front the building that your business will occupy? ___________________________                
  6. If you are adding a new sign or changing an existing sign for your business, please attach the 
     following (including this information along with an additional $50 fee, will constitute a Sign 
     Permit Application).  
           o A picture of the building or simple drawing showing the length of the front of the 
             building and the location of the sign on the building property.  
           o A color rendering or drawing, including: color(s) of sign, dimensions of all sign 
             faces, descriptions of materials to be used, and manner of construction and 
             method of attachment. 
           o For Portable Signs, dimensions of sign and method of weighting/anchoring the 
             sign. 
           o For Portable Signs to be located within the Public Right ofWay, a site plan - -
             specifying the RightofWay, the adjacent property, and the location of the - -
             proposed Portable Sign.  
           o A lighting plan for the sign, if applicable.  
  7. Will any outdoor areas of your business premises or the sidewalk in front of your business be  
     used for sales, displaces, vending stands, tables, seating or storage?  
 
If yes, please attach a diagram of the business property showing the location of these areas in 
relationship to pedestrian traffic, parking, ingress, egress, disability access and structures (fences, 
sheds, building, tents, etc.). 
  
 Please have property owner sign below for any permanent signs to be attached to the principal 
 building. 
  
           Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________ 
  
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BUILDING / FIRE 
Contact:Building Official, (208) 788 9815 ext. 16 and Fire Marshall, (208) 788 3147-      -            
 
1. Number of employees?  
 
2. Do you intend to remodel or alter the exterior or interior space in any manner?  
 
     Yes       No     
 
     If yes, please briefly describe the proposed improvements: 
     _________________________________________________________________________________
     _________________________________________________________________________________  
 
     NOTE: A Building Permit will be required for improvements. 
 
  3. Please provide a simple floor plan showing the                       Attached 
     proposed placement of merchandising stands,                          Unknown at this Time 
     racks, furnishings (i.e., desks), temporary walls, etc.               
      
     NOTE: Permanent walls or built-in fixtures will require a Building 
     Permit.                                                               
  4. Are you a new tenant in an existing building?            Yes         No   
 
     If yes, what type of business are you replacing? _________________________________________ 
      
     NOTE: A change of occupancy (for example, retail clothing to restaurant), remodel or 
     alteration, may require upgrades to meet Code Requirements. 
 
The   following Fire Code Requirements must be met: 
     1. A fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:20B; C must be installed in a visible and  
         accessible location not to exceed 75 feet of travel distance. All fire extinguishers must be 
         inspected and tagged annually; visual inspections of fire extinguishers are available free of 
         charge through the Hailey Fire Department. 
     2. All exits and halls leading to the exit must be kept free of all obstructions. All exit door locking  
         devices must be a single action type and cannot require keys or special knowledge to open the 
         exit. 
     3. Some businesses involving industrial occupations such as welding, painting, etc., require an  
         operational permit. Permits may be obtained through the Hailey Fire Department. 
 
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WASTEWATER 
Contact:Wastewater Department, (208) 578 2211-             
 
1. Do you or will you discharge anything other than domestic wastewater to the City  
   wastewater system?        Yes          No  
 
2. Will you be manufacturing a product that will produce metal or wood shavings, liquid or solid  
   residues, or require a cooling bath or batch cleaning as part of the process? 
             Yes            No    
 
3. Please check all applicable uses existing currently in your business:   
     Barber or Beauty Shop: # of chairs ______ # of stations _______ 
     Cafe or Restaurant: total # of dining seats _______ 
     Dentist: # of practitioners’ _______ 
     Laundry: # of washing machines _______ 
     Manufacturing: type 
     Hotel / Boarding House:  # of roomswith cooking facilities ___________      
     Service Station: # of fuel pumps ________ # of restrooms _________ 
     Car Wash: # of bays __________ 
     School / Daycare: # of students __________ 
    
4.    List the # of the following: toilets ______ sinks _______ floor drains _______ 
 
   If floor drains are present, please describe where they are located: 
 
   Are floor drains connected to sewer _______ or dry (shallow injection) well _______ 
 
5. Does your business use a dishwasher or sterilizer?                Yes        No        
   If yes, what is the operating temperature? __________                                  

6. Does your business use a waste food grinder?   Yes                     No            

7. Do you or will you use fats, oils or greases (FOGs) in your business?             Yes               No       
   If yes, describe how the spent FOGs are disposed of:                                   
                                                                                          
8.   Are grease, oil or sand traps and/or interceptors present?     
          a) If yes, how often are they cleaned? ________________________            
          b) By whom? ____________________________________________                   
          c) Size of traps/interceptors? _______________________________             
          d) Location of traps/interceptors? ___________________________             
          e) If additives are used to dissolve fats, oils and greases, please listchemicals used   
              ______________________________________________________ 
9.    Do you or will you use chemicals/solvents in your business? _______________ 
          a) Are these chemicals/solvents store on site? _________________           
          b) Are any of these chemicals/solvents storein containers exceeding five (5) gallon   
              capacity? 
              ________________________________________________________________________ 
          c) Is there secondary containment provided for these chemicals/solvents? _____________                    

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Note: If chemicals are stored in five (5) gallon or larger containers, a copy of the MSDS (Materials Safety Data 
Sheet) must be provided to the City of Hailey Wastewater Department.  
 
10. Do you have an Accidental Spill Prevention Plan? _______________ (if yes, please attach).      
 
I certify that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision, and 
the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. 
Furthermore, I certify that all Fire Code requirements have been met. I am aware that there are 
significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and 
imprisonment, and/or revocation of City of Hailey Business License, for knowing violation. 
 
    Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ________________ 
 
Other Items:  
If you are a food relatedbusiness or childcare business, please contact:  
 
South Central Health District:  
    (208) 788 4335-  
 
State of Idaho Plumbing Inspector:  
    Vern “Pewee” Thomas  
    vern.thomas@dbs.idaho.gov 
    (208) 358 3583-  
 
Stateof Idaho Electrical Inspector:  
    Larry Wharton  
    larry.wharton@dbs.idaho.gov  
    (208) 481 0069-  
 
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                                Online Business Directory               haileycityhall.org 
 
                This service is provided exclusively to businesses holding a valid City of Hailey business license. 
 
If you are not already listed on the City of Hailey’s online business directory or if you would like to make changes to 
existing information, please fill out this form and fax it to (208) 788 2924, email it to - planning@haileycityhall.org or 
mailit to the address at the bottom of the page.  
 
Business Name:                                                                               License No.:  

Website Address (for linking):                                   Email Address:              

1. Check the category for your listing (choose up to three).                                               

  Accounting/Bookkeeping                                       Landscape Services 
  Arts Organizations/Professional Theater                      Legal Services 
  Auto, Rentals, Repair & Maintenance                          Medical, Dental & Wellness 
  Auto, Transportation & Shipping                              Nightlife & Entertainment 
  Banks & Financial Services                                   Pharmacies 
  Communications & Technology Companies                        Photography & Film Development 
  Community & Civic Organizations                              Pool & Spa Suppliers 
  Construction & Related Services                              Property Management, Maintenance, Inspections 
  Copy & Office Supplies                                       Real Estate & Real Estate Appraisals 
  Custom Furniture and Finishing                               Recreation & Fitness 
  Day Care/Preschools                                          Religious Organizations 
  Dining                                                       Salons, Spas & Beauty Services 
  Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Alterations                          Shopping 
  Florists                                                     Sporting Goods 
  Funeral Services                                             Thrift Stores 
  Galleries, Art Studios & Framing                             Utilities 
  Groceries & Convenience Stores                               Welding & Repair 
  Hotels/Motels/Inns/Bed & Breakfasts                          Wholesalers & Distributors 
  Insurance                                                    Other:___________________________________ 
2. (Optional) Write a description of your business in 25 words or less. 
 
3. (Optional) Email a digital image of your businessto   planning@haileycityhall.org.       Pleasereference your  
   business name or license number in the email. 
 
Authorized Signature:                                                                        Date:  

Print Name:                                                      Title:  

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