Permit Application Information

New Business

New Business Permits are required for:

 

• New Businesses in an existing building with no structural, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work being done.

If any structural, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work is being done, a Tenant Improvement Permit, signed by a Nevada and Mesquite Licensed Contractor is required.

 

If a New Business permit is required, this guide may help you though the permit process. 

 

A New Business Permit Package consists of:

• One New Business Permit Application
• Two site plans showing floor plan of space including:
• • Room dimensions
  • Location of restrooms
  • Location of exits
  • Location of counters or tables that are fixed in place
  • Name of businesses located on each side of unit
• One copy of your City Business License receipt

Preparing the documents

1. Print off or pick up a New Business Permit Application. Fill out all information and sign application. 
2. On minimum 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper, draw a floor plan with all required information.     

Submitting the Application

1. Bring the New Business Permit Package to the Mesquite Building Department, located in City Hall at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd.
2. A $40 submittal fee must be paid when application is submitted.  This fee will be applied to the permit.
3. Plan review time is approximately 10-21 working days each time the application is submitted.  Complete and accurate plans will shorten the time needed for review and resubmittal.

Corrections and Resubmitting

1. If corrections are needed on the plans, the plan reviewer will call for you to pick up the plans.  Plan Review Comments will be with the plans listing the corrections needed.
2. Make the corrections and resubmit a full New Business Permit Package, Comment Sheet, and Sign Off Sheet.  No further payment is needed for resubmittal.

Picking up the Approved Permit

1. The Permit Technician will call when the permit is approved.  They will tell you if additional fees are required.
2. Come in to the Mesquite Building Department and pay any additional fees.  You will be given a copy of the permit, the approved plans, and your receipt.
3. If you are not sure of what inspections will be required, talk to the Permit Technician before you leave.

What’s the Next Step?

See our handout How to Schedule an Inspection for instructions on scheduling inspections.