| Business in
the Cape – Purchasing an Existing Building
The Cape Coral Economic Development Office is available to assist
owners in establishing a business, provide information on incentives,
property location and direction as they navigate through the relocation
and construction process.
Cape Coral Economic Development Office
Local: (239) 574-0444 Toll Free: 1-866-573-3089
Purchasing an Existing
Building/No Construction Required
- Research Land Use and Zoning Codes: Business owners
should first contact the City’s Planning Department to determine
the land use and the zoning for the prospective property being
purchased.
It is important to clearly explain the breadth of your business
plans, products and services so that you are classified properly
and in
the appropriate zone (commercial, industrial, mixed use or residential,
etc.) for your business. Planning Division: (239) 574-0553
- Complimentary Fire Inspection: Before
purchasing a building, business owners should ask for a complimentary
fire inspection of
the prospective building to be purchased.
Division of Fire Prevention Bureau: (239) 242-3264
- Obtain all appropriate state and local licenses for operating
your type of business in Cape Coral.
• All business owners using a name other than their legal name, must
register a fictitious name with the State: Florida Department of
State, Division of Corporations: (850) 245-6058
•
Florida requires state licenses or certificates of competency for
a number of professions and occupations. Many require special training
and exams. Florida Department of Business & Professional
Regulations, (239) 278-7355
• Apply to the Health Department for all required licenses and approvals:
(239) 332-9501
• Apply to the City for an Occupational license: (239) 574-0430
• If signage is needed at your business, apply for a sign permit. (239)
574-0553
- Certificate of Use: It is recommended that 30 days before the
completion of the building, a Certificate of Use application should
be submitted to the Building Division. This is mandatory to occupy
a unit or building. Several inspections are required before the certificate
can be issued. Businesses located on a septic system or those related
to Health Care Administration, Food Processing, Hotel/Motel Lodging
or all other professionally regulated businesses will require an
additional inspection by the appropriate state agency.
• Fire Inspection: Fire Prevention Bureau: (239) 242-3264
• Zoning Inspection: Zoning Division: (239) 574-0553
• Building Inspection: Building Division: (239) 574-0579
• Septic Inspection: Lee County Health Department: (239) 458-7025
• Health Care Inspections: Agency for Health Care Administration (239)
338-1318
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Restaurant/Hotel/Motel: Dept. of Business & Professional
Regulation: (239) 278-7355
• Grocery Store/Deli: Department of Agriculture: 1-800-435-7352
Contact Permitting to obtain an application for the Certificate of
Use: (239) 574-0553
- Lee County Occupational License: A license is required from
the County in order to operate the business. Contact: Lee County
(239)
339-6000
- Begin Business Operations!
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