General Business Information
General Business Licenses
The City of Enumclaw requires all businesses that are located within or operate within city limits to obtain a city business license. A 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. This includes contractors, janitorial services, landscaping companies and other similar businesses.Washington State Business Licensing
To gain a City of Enumclaw business license, you must first file a Business License Application (or renewal) with the Washington State Business Licensing Service.Washington State Business License applications and renewals may be filed online or by mail with the State Business Licensing Service. For more information, please view the Business Licensing Service website or contact them directly:
Ph: 800-664-1400
Website
Need assistance with your Business License Application through the Dept. of Revenue? Click the link below for
step-by-step assistance with the Business Licensing Wizard.
https://secure.dor.wa.gov/gteunauth/?Link=wiz
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 - 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 may Design Review before installation
- Sign Permit (PDF/FILLABLE), 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)
If you have any questions, please call us at 360-825-3593 or email Jessi Paulson.
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 - 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 may Design Review before installation
- Sign Permit (PDF/FILLABLE), 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)
Contact Us
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Chris Pasinetti
Community Development Director
Email
For General Permitting questions, please email:
Permits@ci.enumclaw.wa.us,
or call 360-825-3593Ph: 360-825-3593
Fx: 360-825-7232
Stevenson / Yerxa Building
1309 Myrtle Ave.
Enumclaw, WA 98022
DirectionsHours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Permit counter hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.