SIC Codes and Industrial General Permit (IGP) Requirements - Steps 1-4

On October 2, 2019, the State of California passed Senate Bill 205, effective January 1, 2020, requiring certain regulated businesses to demonstrate enrollment with Stormwater Industrial General Permits (IGP) BEFORE cities may issue, or renew, a local business license.

What should a business do to comply with these requirements?

1. Determine the primary Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Code(s) for your business using SIC Search or NAICS/SIC crosswalk if you know your NAICS.

2. Determine whether the SIC code is one required to enroll in the State IGP program at IGP-regulated codes.

3. If the SIC code is a regulated code, enroll the business under the State’s IGP SMART tracking system and then continue to #4.
   If the SIC code for your business IS NOT a regulated code, continue with your renewal form and skip #4.  

4. Provide one of the following to the City of Ventura with your business license renewal: WDID application # and WDID, or NONA, or NEC.

What if I have more questions about the State Stormwater Program?

Email: stormwater@waterboards.ca.gov
Phone: (866) 563-3107
Fax: (916) 341-5543

Review the State’s Frequently Asked Questions

Note: The City of Ventua does not administer or enforce the IGP.

NEW - Tobacco Retailer License Required

On January 13, 2020, City Council passed an ordinance no. 2020-002, titled “Tobacco Retailer License”, making it a requirement for all Tobacco Retailers in the City to obtain a City-issued Tobacco Retailer License.  This license is in addition to a City of Ventura business license and state cigarette and tobacco license.

A currently operating Tobacco Retailer may continue operating temporarily, until a City Tobacco Retailer License is either issued or denied, IF the application and license fee are submitted no later than March 13, 2020.

For a copy of the Tobacco Retailer License application, click here.

To review the Tobacco Retailer License ordinance, click here.

Cannabis Delivery Services Permit Application

Effective January 1, 2020, the delivery only of cannabis is allowed within the City of San Buenaventura with the issuance of a Cannabis Delivery Services Permit.   Any dispensary applying for this permit must be located outside the City.  To engage in any commercial cannabis delivery activity within the City, the following must be provided to the City Business Tax Office:

• State license for retail sale of cannabis from a permitted facility that is directly linked to and responsible for the delivery activity;
• State seller’s permit;
• City of Ventura business license;
• Cannabis Delivery Services application; and
• Live Scan application and VPD 92A form for each owner, manager, and delivery driver.

Click here for a full copy of the Cannabis Delivery Services Ordinance. 

Cannabidiol (CBD) Products

Any business that sells industrial hemp products containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is required to come to the Business Tax Office to sign an affidavit before opening a business license.  To see a sample of the form click here.  This form must be signed at the Business Tax Office.