Getting Established as a New or Returning Stakeholder or Business Owner in Downtown Aberdeen is as easy as...
1
Find Your Space
Work with a Licensed Real Estate professional or view vacancy announcements on the Downtown Aberdeen website.
2
Get in Compliance
Contact the Planning & Inspections Department to verify zoning, usage, building permits and inspections.
3
Connect with Us
Send us an e-mail, we'll add your business and connect you with our resources and social media links.
New Business Checklist
01.
Verify Zoning and Permitted Uses. Prior to purchasing or leasing contact Planning Department for guidance on matters of land and building development.
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02.
Submit Life-Safety Plan.
(Fire & Building Inspections)
At minimum, required for all new businesses prior to opening/operating to ensure Fire and Building Code compliance.
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03.
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA).
Required prior to any work or development within Historic District. Minor work approved at Staff level; Major work approved by Review Board.
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04.
Obtain Building Permits.
For Interior or Exterior
Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) Complete the entire process online via Cloudpermit.
05.
Set Up Utilities & Services.(Water/Sewer, Garbage/Recycling, Public Safety Information & Other Community Contacts.
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Overwhelmed and don't know where to begin?
Send us a message detailing what you are looking to accomplish and we will contact you to schedule a consultation to help get you on the right track.