The City of Enumclaw has put together this packet of information for new and prospective business owners. It is intended to welcome you to our city and provide you with helpful information in regards to locating your business in Enumclaw.

The City of Enumclaw requires all businesses that are located within or operate within city limits to obtain a city business license. The city license is required for any business that provides a product or service within city limits, even if the physical location of the business is elsewhere.

To obtain a City of Enumclaw business license contact the Washington State Business Licensing Service. Non-profit businesses must apply through the City of Enumclaw.
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Business Information

The following contents will provide you with useful information:

• Business License Informational Pamphlet (PDF)
• Change or Update Your Business
• Child Care Licensing Information
• City Government Information (PDF)
• Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Welcome Brochure
• Fire Inspectors List of Common Violations and Safety Hazards (PDF)
• Green River College Small Business Assistance Center Pamphlet
• Knox Box Program Letter (PDF)
• State Business Licensing Service

If you have any questions, please call us at 360-825-3593 or email Jessi Merriman.

Prospective Business Owners

Before you apply for a business license, there are some additional things you should know about city requirements.

• Enumclaw Municipal Code (EMC) - Business Licenses and Regulations - Title 5
• Zoning (PDF) - Certain businesses are restricted to certain zoning districts - Title 18
• Home Occupations (PDF) - Are allowed in the residential zones - Chapter 19.36 EMC
• Parking (PDF) - New businesses must meet off-street parking requirements - Chapter 19.14 EMC
• Signs or Sign Inserts (PDF) - Require Building Permits and Design Review before installation
• Sign Permit (PDF), Sign Code - Chapter 19.10 EMC
• Temporary Signs - Banners and balloons require temporary sign permits - EMC 19.10.140
• Building and Site Changes - Most building modifications need a Building Permit, site and external building modifications usually require Design Review
• Additional Review - Is required for new construction and/or site work
• Pre-Application Form (PDF)
• Solicitor / Mobile Vendor Application (PDF)
• Approved Solicitor and Mobile Vendor Zone Map (PDF)
• Chapter 5.60 EMC

Prospective Non-Profit Business Owners

All prospective non-profit business licenses must be submitted to the City of Enumclaw for processing. The following forms are for non-profit businesses only. Browse the links below to get started.

• Hazardous Waste Form (PDF)
• Non-Profit Business License Application Form (PDF)
• Non-Profit Business License Change / Closed Form (PDF)
  

Once you have submitted your business license application, it will be reviewed to make sure it is consistent with the city's zoning regulations. However, if you have plans for new signs, building modifications, parking changes, etc., you must apply for the appropriate permits.

Questions & Concerns

We urge you to contact the Community Development Department if you have any questions or concerns about the city's requirements. An Information Request form is enclosed in case you would like to contact us in writing. We are pleased to be able to provide you with a variety of services, including:

• Assistance with the application and permitting process
• Scheduling pre-application design consultations
• Comprehensive feedback from the planning engineering and building departments (pre-application meeting) upon request

Please review the above material - each one provides information commonly requested by new business owners in our town. If you have any questions please give us a call at 360-825-3593, or stop by to see us:
Stevenson-Yerxa Building
1309 Myrtle Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.