Licenses and Permits
This page should have all of the different permits and license applications needed for the Village.
Business Licenses 2022-2023
Applications
There are now three Business License Application forms:
- Claycomo Based Business License Application Packet - This is for businesses that do not already have a Certificate of Use and Occupancy (COU&O). This packet includes instructions and sections for Operational Permits, Certificate of Use and Occupancy, Instructions.
- Claycomo Based Business License Renewal Application Packet (shorter form) - This form is used if you already have a Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
- Non-Claycomo Based Business License Application Packet - This is for businesses coming into Claycomo to do work.
New Requirements following 2020 Ordinance adoptions.
In order to obtain a Business License for Claycomo Businesses, you will need to do the following:
- Pass a Fire Inspection within the last 4 months (March 1 - June 30). We are here to help, these generally last about 30 minutes, usually if there are items that need to be addressed, they are pretty easy to fix. Biggest issues are not having a Knox Box, fire extinguishers serviced/replaced annually, and extension cords. Go to our Inspection guide of what we are looking for. To schedule an inspection you can call, email, or use our online booking page.
- Obtain a Certificate of Use and Occupancy. For current businesses, this is a pretty easy step, most information we are looking for is in the application and fire inspection. For new businesses, Clay County will perform a Building Inspection in addition to the Fire Inspection.
- Obtain needed Operational Permits (page 2 of the application). Information can be found on our operational permits page. These help us know what hazards or operations are taking place in a business. For a full list of permits and their definitions check out the download below.
- Layout and possible site map drawing(s) - These are used for pre-planning purposes. They should identify shut-offs, hazards, chemicals, fire protection information, etc.. They do not need to be architectural drawings, but close proximity would be appreciated. Graph paper is available for download below.
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
Before a business begins operating in Claycomo, a Village Business License is required. An application, fee, additional paperwork, and approval from the Board of Trustees is required to be submitted to the Deputy Village Clerk. All Licenses must be paid for by check, cash, or credit. All Village Licenses expire June 30 of each year. License renewal takes place from May 1-June 30 each year. A reminder letter is mailed at the end of May to the mailing address on the license account. Licenses shall be considered delinquent on August 1 of each year, although August is a grace-period for delinquent penalties. If a license remains delinquent after August 31, penalties apply. Before opening a business in Claycomo, Commercial businesses require fire and building inspections.
Questions about Licensing? Please contact Deputy Village Clerk at 816-452-5539 ext. 7 or melodywymore@claycomo.org
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
An active Business License must be on-file before a Village Liquor License can be issued.
Please indicate on the Village Liquor License application what type of license you are applying for. Applications to sell liquor must be approved by the Village Clerk and Board of Trustees.
- Please submit all documents along with fee and additional paperwork to the Village Clerk's office. For renewal, please submit an updated State Liquor License and appropriate fee. If you have questions regarding your application, please contact the Village Clerk at 816-452-5539 or jamiewright@claycomo.org
LIQLICENSE22 (docx)
DownloadSIGN PERMITS
Application for ALL sign permits shall be made in writing upon forms provided by the village. Such application shall contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign, as well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or erector, as necessary or applicable.
BUILDING PERMITS
The Village by the Board of Trustees herein adopts and incorporates by reference in haec verba as if fully set forth the following codes as the building code of the village, regulating and controlling the construction and erection of buildings and dwelling houses:
(a) Uniform Building Code, 2018 edition.
(b) International Plumbing Code, 2018 edition.
(c) Uniform Fire Code, 2018 edition.
(d) Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 edition.
(e) National Electrical Code, 2018 edition.
DOG LICENSES
(a) No person shall keep or harbor, whether owned or not, within the village any male or female dog without first having obtained a license therefore, and paid a fee thereon as required by this division.
(b) The licensing provisions of this division shall not apply to nonresidents of the village unless they keep a dog within the village for more than thirty (30) days.
(Ord. No. 2797, § 1, 8-27-2007)
ANIMALS AND FOWL
For the purpose of this article, animals and fowl shall mean any domestic animal or fowl including, but not limited to, horses, mules, asses, goats, sheep, swine, cattle, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits, but shall not include dogs and cats.
(Ord. No. 670, § 2, 11-22-1966)
Registration
Any person owning or keeping any animal or fowl within the village shall register any such animal or fowl so owned or kept within the village with the village clerk on forms provided by the village clerk.
(Ord. No. 670, § 3, 11-22-1966)
FARMER'S MARKET
Farmer's Market
Any person participating in the Farmers Market will need to get a permit from City Hall or you can download here