Process to Lease Information

Proposal Requirements

The proposal must include: 

• Name, address, and phone number of the business owner 
• Name of the proposed business 
• A complete description of the merchandise being sold or the type of service being offered 
• Description of equipment or appliances being used for business 
• Operational plan 
  • Term of lease 
  • Days of operation 
  • Hours of operation 
  • Details significant to business operation 

Other City Requirements

• Insurance Certificates 
  • Fire Insurance 
  • General Comprehensive Liability Insurance 
  • Naming the City of Hanford as additionally insured (Contact Property Management office for limits and Insurance Provisions) 
• Signage Permit 
  • Submit the application and fee to the Community Development Department 
• Certificate of Occupancy 
  • Submit the application and fee to the Community Development Department 
  • Certificate of Occupancy application will be forwarded to the necessary departments
  • Take the approved Certificate of Occupancy to the Finance Department to obtain a business license prior to opening the business
• Business License 
  • Submit the application and fee to the Finance Department

Plan Checks & Building Permits

Plan checks and building permits are required for any alterations or remodeling to city-owned facilities. 

Permit Application Process

1. Building Division reviews the plan with change notification to applicant, if any. Once approved, the building permit will be processed. 
2. All inspection requests are handled through the City’s automated inspection request line at (559) 585-4749 or via the City’s Building Inspections page. If you call today, we will be there tomorrow. You will need: 
   • Permit number 
   • Address of site 
   • Type of inspection 
   • Time of inspection (am or pm) 
3. Construction, if any, begins. 
4. The applicant obtains final inspections for Building Permit and Fire Permit. 

Other Agency Requirements

Contact other agencies for additional permits, if necessary. Restaurants and bars will require additional permits through the state or county such as the Health Department or the Alcohol Beverage Control Board as well as the State Board of Equalization. Contact numbers have been included in this brochure for your convenience.