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The City of Fountain Valley strives to be a business friendly City. Over 57,000 people call Fountain Valley "A Nice Place to Live" and over 5,000 service, retail, and industrial businesses call the City "A Nice Place to do Business". In partnership with the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, we recognize the value and importance of a strong and varied business community.  To that end we actively promote a Shop Local program to encourage citizens and help them to understand the value and importance of shopping in their community.  We appreciate our businesses as corporate residents with long-term investments.

Much of the City's approach to business retention and attraction centers on a positive pro-business environment. Staff actively seeks open communication with the business community regarding areas of interest and concern. In an effort to make your interaction with the City more pleasant we have attempted to provide all the information and resources for your business needs in a comprehensive easy to follow format. Whether you are a new, old, or prospective business in the City we hope you find these pages informational and helpful. 

If you are looking to locate or relocate your business in the City, allow us to help you find the right location for you. To assist business owners in their location efforts, the City provides a Location Assistance Service. See how easy it is!

Doing business with the city

Any vendor or contractor wishing to do business with the City must first register in the on-line database.  The City encourages Fountain Valley businesses to register as a vendor or contractor with us so in the event that a bid opens we will have your information on file to contact you.  In an effort to help support our Fountain Valley businesses the City has also adopted a policy of giving local businesses a cost preference during the competitive bid process.  All purchases are handled through the Purchasing Division.

prospective businesses

Propospective business owners of Fountain Valley can find information in this Businesses section of the website on the characteristics as well as the requirements of the City. For economic and social information about the City view our pages on Demographics and Economic Profile and visit the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce website. You may also want to view the Zoning Map of the City and Title 21 of the Municipal Code to find out which businesses are permitted to operate in which areas of the City.  The City also provides a Location Assistance Service  to assist you with quickly finding the right location for your business.  We highly encourage any prospective business owner to contact a City staff member prior signing any leases or opening any business. Planning Department staff can be reached at 714-593-4425 and Business License staff can be reached at 714-593-4421.


New business

Opening a business in the City of Fountain Valley may require several or just a couple of steps depending on the business. The information in the New Businesses section of the this website is intended to guide you step by step through the permitting process. We strongly recommend that before you pursue opening any business that you stop by or call and speak with a City representative.   Planning Department staff can be reached at 714-593-4425 and Business License staff can be reached at 714-593-4421. Should you have any questions City staff will be happy to assist you.

A highly beneficial service that the City offers new businesses is a preliminary review of thier project.  The Preliminary review is an informal screening process which provides the applicant an

opportunity to discuss major project issues before submitting a formal application for a project.  It acts as a general review for compliance with development standards, parking standards, zoning and General Plan consistency, and identifies pertinent site related issues.  Simply download the Preliminary Review Form, fill it out, and email it back to a Planner.  You may also fax it to 714-593-4525.  You will be contacted shortly after.  Using this service can save you time and money!

existing businesses

The Business License pages of this Site contain information on Business License Requirements, Obtaining a Business License, Renewing a Business License. and Forms and Applications. If you have any questions regarding a Business License please call the Business License Division at 714-593-4421.

If you currently own and operate a business in the City of Fountain Valley and you would like to hold a special event in or outside your business please visit the Temporary Use Permit page for information. Business signs standards and regulations can be found in Chapter 21.24 of the Municipal Code. Please call the Planning Department at 714-593-4425 for assistance with special events and signs at your business.  

If you are looking to relocate your business in the City, let us help with our Location Assistance Service. 

business Resources

Whether you are looking to grow your business in community, find well qualified employees, locate assistance during hard times, or network, there are numerous resources available to you. In the Business Assistance pages you will find links to these resources and more.