Business Relocation to Cerritos

Cerritos offers your business a strategic location in a community with a strong fiscal position, exceptional services and a tradition of visionary leadership. If you are interested in relocating to Cerritos, here are some ways to get started:

1. Find a Potential Business Location

First, you will want to find a location in Cerritos where your proposed business is permitted to operate by checking the zoning of the property. You can do this by using the City’s online GIS zoning map or by locating your property on the City’s printable zoning map. A list of permitted business uses within each zone is available in the Cerritos Municipal Code. Once a potential location has been determined, please call the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201 to verify that your business is permitted at a proposed location.

2. Apply for a Business License

Once you have identified a location in the City where your business is permitted to operate, submit a business license application online.

Businesses in a Commercial/Industrial Zone

For a business proposed in a commercial or industrial zone in the City, you will need to provide various supporting documents such as:

Your Seller’s Permit, if applicable
A Statement of Use letter
An applicant agreement
A property owner approval
A site plan
A floor plan
L.A. County Fire Department intended use statement

Businesses in a Residential Area

If your business is proposed in a residential area, you will need:

Your Seller’s Permit, if applicable
A Statement of Use letter
An applicant agreement
A property owner approval

3. Apply for Permits

Once your business license application is approved and paid for, you may now submit an application for any required building permits for any tenant improvements you may want to do. If you would like to change your building sign, you will need to apply for a sign permit, and approval of a “Grand Opening” or other banner will require a temporary sign permit. If you are not sure which permits you need, the Application Assistant will help you determine the correct permit applications you will need to complete.