You Should Know

As a Canton Business, You Should Know:

A copy of the Application submittal and review of commercial guidelines is available from the Building Inspector at City Hall, 24980 Highway 64 E, Suite One, Canton.

Persons desiring a permit for a home occupation business shall make application for same to the Building Inspector. Such application shall contain the following information: name of applicant, location of residence where home occupation will be conducted, total floor area of residence; area of room(s) to be utilized in conduct of home occupation, a sketch with dimensions showing the floor plan and area to be utilized for conduct of the home occupation; and the exact nature of the home occupation. The Building Inspector shall determine whether the home occupation is clearly incidental and subordinate to the dwelling unit.

Contractors:

Any construction activity on sites that disturbs five (5) acres of more of land must file for a “storm water permit” with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Construction sites that disturb at least one (1) acre, but less than five acres, may also require a storm water permit from the TCEQ. For questions and answers concerning the requirement for storm water permits, please visit: http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/assets/public/assistance or contact the Water Quality Division MC 148 at (512) 239-4671 or Water Quality Division MC 148, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087.