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If your business does not qualify as a home based business, you must apply at a commercial location that is zoned for that type of business. You can find a property's zoning district online at our Property Viewer. Property Viewer includes links to our Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, where you can learn what types of businesses and activities are allowed in each zoning district.
Contact the Zoning Division at (504) 658-7125 or businesslicenseinfo@nola.gov if you have questions.
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Restaurants require some documents and information in addition to the base requirements for an Occupational License. When you are preparing to open a restaurant, you will need to submit the following documents before your application can be approved.
Department of Safety and Permits: Zoning Administration Division 1340 Poydras St, Suite 800 New Orleans, LA 70112 businesslicenseinfo@nola.gov (504) 658-7125
Bureau of Revenue 1300 Perdido St, 1W15 New Orleans, LA 70112 revenue@nola.gov (504) 658-1666
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