

You will need government Photo identification (NYS Driver's / Non-driver's License or United States Passport) of all persons listed on your application is required. Application ProcessingĪfter obtaining New York State Building Code and Rochester Zoning Code approval and paying the non-refundable $25.00 application fee, YOUR local NSC Office will next contact you by phone or email to provide the additionally required documents listed below AND schedule a Good Neighbor Agreement teleconference. If your proposed use is in compliance with these codes, you will pay the non-refundable $25.00 application fee, payable to the "Rochester City Treasure" at that time. Applying for a New Business Permitĭrop your initialized and completed hard copy application and check or money order fee payment off at CITY HALL, LINK ENTRANCE, 30 Church St., NBD/PERMIT OFFICE'S DROP BOX, your Business Permit application will be reviewed for legal use compliance under the Zoning Code and the New York State Building Code. Please note that businesses that hold the following other types of City licenses do not have to obtain a Business Permit:įurther detailed information on the Business Permit program can be found in Chapter 90 Article II of the City Code.

