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Business Licensing
The Business Licensing Division is responsible for the issuance and collection of all Business license and business-related fees. Business-related fees: Alarm Registration, Certificate of Use, Life Safety Inspections (New and Existing Businesses), and Sign Fees under the authority of the Town of Pembroke Park Code.
Zoning Requirements
If your location has been unoccupied for 30 days, business use has changed, or you need to verify proper zoning, contact the Town Planner before signing a lease or purchasing property.
- What is a Certificate of Use?
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A Certificate of Use is an official document issued by the Town that grants permission for a specific business or property to operate in a particular location and for a specific use. It confirms that the business or property complies with local zoning, building, and safety codes.
- Who needs a Certificate of Use?
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Any person doing business within the Town of Pembroke Park, even a one-person company or home-based business owner, needs a Certificate of use. You also need a Certificate of Use for each location you are operating a business from, and one for each category of business you are conducting.
- Do I need Broward County Tax Receipt as well?
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Yes. Applicants should first obtain a Certificate of Use from the Town of Pembroke Park prior to obtaining a Broward County Tax Receipt.
- What about Zoning requirements?
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It is important to check to see if the location you choose allows for the type of business you want to do. Also, if your location has been unoccupied for 30 days, business use has changed, or you just want to verify proper zoning, contact the Town’s Planner before signing a lease or purchasing property.