THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS IN SPENCER COUNTY, INDIANA

Spencer County is open for business.  We encourage new businesses and existing business growth in Spencer County.  Because we want you to be successful, we want you to be aware of permits you may need to obtain, depending on your situation.  To that end, we have prepared a short questionnaire to assist you in planning and preparing to open a business in Spencer County.

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS IN SPENCER COUNTY, INDIANA


WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS AM I STARTING?  WHAT IS MY PROPOSED BUSINESS PLAN?
If you need assistance with preparing contact Spencer County Economic Development office to obtain resources for a Business Plan.

HOW IS MY PROPERTY CURRENTLY ZONED?
Contact Area Plan Commission.  If your business is in an unincorporated area, then this will be the Spencer County Area Plan Commission, located in the County Courthouse.  If your business is located in an incorporated City or Town, you will need to contact the Plan Commission located at the City or Town Hall in that Community.

DOES MY PROPERTY HAVE AN ADDRESS?
If not, you must provide a correct parcel number to the Area Plan Commission for addressing.

WILL I HAVE ANY TYPE OF FOOD SERVICE?
If so, contact the Spencer County Health Department for information regarding obtaining a License for Retail Food Establishment.  (Common examples: new / remodeled food service facilities, mobile food units, temporary food vendor, 'change of use' residential / existing facilities to business facility)

IS MY BUILDING GOING TO BE SERVED BY AN ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM?
If so, contact the Spencer County Health Department.  (Common examples: BNB, event centers, winery, 'change of use' residential / existing facilities to business facility)

WILL I HAVE AN INGRESS OR EGRESS ON A STATE HIGHWAY?
If so, contact INDOT for required approvals?

WILL I HAVE AN INGRESS OR EGRESS ON A COUNTY ROAD?
If so, contact the County Highway Department.

WILL I HAVE ROADSIDE SIGNAGE?
If so, contact Area Plan Commission for information regarding signage.