Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
Business License Application
Name of Business:_________________________________________________Date:_______________
Doing business as/with: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone Number(s): _________________________________________________________________
AZ State License (Sales Tax) # ______________________ EIN/Federal Tax ID #:_________________
If exempt from AZ State License state reason: __________________________________________
Business Location: ____________________________________________________________________
*Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box, Street Address, Apt. # Etc. City, State & Zip Code
Primary Contact Email address: _______________________________________________________
*Please note the mailing address where you would like to receive future mailings from the City including the business license
certificate to conduct business.
Business Owner/Owners: _____________________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Manager’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Type of Ownership: Corporation Sole Proprietor Partnership LLC Other
For Corporations, list state of incorporation and date: ______________________________________________
Name and address of property owner of business location if other than business owner:
__________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Description of business (Include type of merchandise or services sold, number of rental units if renting
residential or lodging space and number of persons working over 20 hours per week at this location. If selling
alcoholic beverages, state what type and whether consumed on or off site.):
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Is a sign going to be displayed?____________ Is this business in the historic district?_____________
Number of Employees: ______________________
The business license fee will be calculated after any applicable inspections are completed.
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Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
Terms and conditions for a City of Bisbee Business License:
1. Thi
s application must be completed and the fees paid before I can lawfully engage in any type of business.
2. A separate Business License is required for each business location.
3. Written notification of any changes or cancellation of this application must be made immediately to the
Finance Office. Without written notification of cancellation, billing will continue and the applicant will be
liable for any expenses incurred by the City.
4. This license is NON-TRANSFERABLE. It shall be valid until revoked by the City Treasurer and or the
Business License Inspector. This license is subject to revocation for the failure to pay the annual fees.
5. The applicable fee must be paid in full.
6. For businesses that are initiated after the first of the year, the annual fee shall be prorated on a monthly
basis.
7. The application for the State Sales Tax Number for the location described must be submitted within ten (10)
working days of the approval of this application if not already received.
8. A separate sign permit is required for any signage for a business. Permits are available at the Planning and
Zoning Office.
9. A 10% late charge is assessed for failure to pay fees when they are due.
10. I understand that the failure to pay fees owed to the City of Bisbee when due is cause for the revocation of a
business license. I also understand that it is unlawful to operate a business without a license, and that each
day of operation without a license constitutes a separate violation. Violators may be subject to criminal
prosecution or civil fines.
11. I understand that my being licensed is contingent on passing Zoning, Fire, Building and other applicable
inspections.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the statements made herein are true and complete. I agree to
comply with the terms and conditions of this license.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signat
ure (Required) Date
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fi
nance use only
Ap
proval Disapproval Department Initial(s) Date
Health Department
Planning and Zoning Department
Fire Department
Building Inspection Department
Police Department
Finance Department
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
Revised 12/17/2020
Dear Customer
Please provide names of at least two (2) individuals to be contacted in the event of an emergency or
alarm activation at your place of business outside normal business hours.
The responsible party will be contacted to assist police officers in securing the premises. Please provide
names in the order in which they should be contacted. Information will be kept confidential and is only
for use by the Bisbee Police Department in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Name of Business:__________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Business Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
1.
2.Name:______________________________________________
_____________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number(s): _______________________________________________________
Please return this form along with your Business
License Application
3. Name__________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
___________
Telephone Number(s):_______________________________________________________
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number(s):_______________________________________________________
Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
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City Code Section 8.2.3. Issuance of Li
cense states:
E. As a condition precedent to the issuance of or renewal of a business license, the
applicant must be current in the payment of all fees imposed upon the applicant in
connection with the subject business by the City of Bisbee, or have entered into and
remained current on a payment plan approved by the City.
We review both our business license and utility accounts to identify delinquencies. If you
have delinquent balances for sewer and garbage or business license accounts, the City
will not issue a business license until all the fees are current or sat
isfactory arrangements
have been made to pay outstanding balances.
Any person that operates a business without holding a valid business license will be
subject to citation and fine.
City Zoning Code Section 7.0 Sign Requirements
Finance Department
915 S. Tovreaville Rd., P.O. Box 4601 Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (
520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
Revised 12/17/2020
This information is provided to help you to
prepare for inspection by the Bisbee Fire Department.
Inspections shall include but are not limited to the following:
EXITS
Exit doors shall be able to be opened from the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or
effort.
Exit doors shall not be locked, chained, bolted, barred, latched or otherwise rendered unusable. All
locking devices shall be of an approved type.
Obstructions, including storage, shall not be placed in the required width of a means of egress.
Where required, the path of exit travel to and within exits in a building shall be identified by exit
signs conforming to the requirements of the Building Code.
Exit signs shall be readily visible from any direction of approach.
Means of egress illumination shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the Building
Code.
STAIRWAYS
No storage is allowed under stairways unless protected on the storage side with one hour fire
resistive construction or equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
AISLES
Aisle spacing is 24 inches minimum in areas serving employees only.
Aisle spacing is 36 inches minimum where displays, fixtures or equipment are placed on one side of
the aisle.
Aisle spacing is 44 inches minimum where displays, fixtures or equipment are placed on both sides
of the aisle.
ELECTRICAL
Replace all missing or broken electrical c
over plates on outlets or light switches.
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment which are modified
or damaged and
constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used.
A clear and unobstructed means of access with a minimum width of 30 inches and minimum
height of 78 inches shall be maintained from the operating face of the switchboard or panel board to
an aisle or corridor.
Circuits shall be marked in a legible and durable manner to indicate purpose.
Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring.
Surge protectors are allowed and shall be of the polarized or grounded type, having over current
protection, and shall be listed.
Fi
re Department
192 Highway 92 Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-4110 or Fax (520) 432-2594
Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
Revised 12/17/2020
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS
Portable fire extinguishers and smoke detectors shall be installed in occupancies and locations as set
forth in the Fire Code and as required by Occupancy Classification.
RESTAURANT HOODS
Cooking exhaust system needs to be cleaned including filters, hoods, ducts up to the roof and the
exhaust fan.
Cook hood fire suppression system needs to be serviced. It is required to be serviced on a 6 month
interval.
FIRE SPRINKLERS
Where sprinklers are required, an 18 inch clearance is required below sprinkler heads.
Main fire sprinkler riser needs to be viable and accessible.
Outside Fire Department connection for the fire sprinkler system must not be obstructed.
Replace damaged fire sprinkler heads.
HOUSEKEEPING
Oily rags and similar materials shall be stored in metal, metal-lined or other approved containers
equipped with tight fitting covers.
Storage of miscellaneous combustible materials shall be orderly.
Storage shall be maintained 2 feet or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas of buildings.
Attic under-foot and concealed spaces used for storage of combustible materials shall be protected
on the storage side as required for one hour fire-resistive construction unless protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
Storage shall not be placed on exposed joists.
Combustible and flammable liquids can only be stored in approved containers.
Caps and lids must be kept on all combustible and flammable cans and containers.
MAINTENANCE OF FIRE-RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
Walls, ceilings, doors, floors and windows shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when
damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or improperly installed to the required level of
fire resistance using a listed repair system or using materials and methods equivalent to the original
construction.
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Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
NOTICE TO BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICANTS
If your business maintains an office, shop, store or other physical site within Bisbee city limits inspection
and approval by city departments are required. It is your responsibility to contact those departments for
inspection appointments. If corrective measures are required you must call for re-inspection after
corrections are made. Telephone contact numbers are listed below.
Planning & Zoning and Building Inspector 520-432-6015 or 520-227-5410 (Cell)
Fire Marshal or Fire Department
Health Department
520-
3
366-7294 or 520-432-4110
520-432-9442
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Finance Department
76 Erie St., P.O. Box 4601 • Bisbee, Arizona 85603
Phone (520) 432-6009 or Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: yward@bisbeeaz.gov
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
Fee Schedule:
1 Employee $47.47
2 Employees $79.12
3 Employees $126.59
4 Employees $158.24
5 - 8
Employees $189.88
9 - 12 Employees $316.47
13 - 20 Employees $379.77
21 - 30 Employees $475.93
31 - 40 Employees $636.60
41 + Employees $727.89
Operating without a Franchise Fee $2,921.28
Individual Auctioneers $316.47
Carnivals/Circus (per-day) $39.56
Newspaper-Daily $158.24
Newspaper-Weekly $94.94
Fortune Tellers/Palmist $63.29
Licensed Inpatient Hospitals TBD
Special Event Promoter (per-day) $39.56
Special Event Vendor (per-day) $6.00 Other
fees are located on the City of Bisbee website
at BisbeeAz.gov.