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====== Starting a Business in Charlottesville ======

Governed by **Chapter 14 (Licenses)** and **Chapter 34 (Zoning)**. All businesses operating in Charlottesville must obtain a Business License from the Commissioner of Revenue. Additional steps apply depending on business type, location, and whether signage is needed.

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**Key links:**
  * [[https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4733/Business-License-Application-PDF-CY-2023?bidId=|Business License Application]]
  * [[https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/281/General-Certificate-of-Occupancy-InformationPDF?bidId=|Certificate of Occupancy Information]]
  * [[https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/282/Home-Occupation-Permit-PDF?bidId=|Home Occupation Provisional Use Permit]]
  * [[https://library.municode.com/va/charlottesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH14LI|Chapter 14 — Licenses (Municode)]]

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