Welcome to the city of Belleview. The Belleview Economic Development Council has put
togetherthefollowingbooklettoeasethepathtoprosperityforbothnewandexpanding
businesses in our area. Inside, you will find sections covering all of the requirements for
operatingabusinessinBelleviewandadirectoryofservicesprovidedbythecityandother
utilities.Itisourhopethatthiswillbenefityouandyourcommercialendeavorinourcity.
Wefullybelieveifourcommunitybusinessesaresuccessful,ourcitywillbeaswell.
OnbehalfoftheentireBelleviewEconomicDevelopmentteam,thankyou.
MichaelGoldman
BelleviewCityCommissioner
Chairman,BelleviewEconomicDevelopmentCouncil
Onceyouhavefoundalocation,itisimportanttocontacttheCityofBelleviewforachange
oftenancypermit,businesstaxreceipt,andwaterutilityconnection.Allthreewillbe
necessarybeforeyoucanopenforbusiness.
BusinessTaxReceipt(FKAOccupationallicense)
InthecityofBelleview,anypersonorcompanymaintainingapermanentbusinesslocation
isrequiredtoobtainabusinesstaxreceipt(formerlyknownasanoccupationallicense.)This
includes home-based businesses and any business that provides services within City limits
suchasmobilebusinessesandhomeservices.Theformstoapplyforthebusinesstaxare
availableonthecity’swebsite(www.belleviewfl.org)oratCityHall.Youwillneedtoprovide
copies of any state-issued professional licenses and the name of your garbage service.
BusinesstaxreceiptsarerenewedannuallypriortoOctober1st.BelleviewCityHalloffice
hoursare7a.m.-6p.m.MondaythroughThursday.
“Sec.78-121.Localbusinesstaxrequired.
Nopersonshallexercisetheprivilegeofcarryingon,engaginginormanaginganybusiness,
profession,occupationorcommercialactivityforwhichalocalbusinesstaxmustbepaidas
requiredbythisarticleorotherapplicablelawsuntilsuchpersonshallhavefirstpaidsaid
localbusinesstaxandprocuredalocalbusinesstaxreceiptasprovidedforbythisarticle,or
anyotherapplicablelaworordinance.Saidlocalbusinesstaxreceiptshallbeissuedtoeach
personuponthepaymentoftheamountprovidedinthisarticle,orasmaybeotherwise
providedforbylawandbesignedbythecityclerk.Anyofthefollowingshallbeconsidered
primafacieevidencethatatradeorbusiness,professionoroccupation,amusementor
industryisbeingengagedinwithinthecityofBelleview,forwhichpaymentofthetaxis
required:anysign,advertising,occupancyofacommercialbuildingorproperty,directory
listingorotheractivityofanynature,indicatingthatatradeorbusiness,professionor
occupation,amusementorindustryisbeingconductedatalocationwithinthemunicipal
limitsofthecityofBelleview,Florida.Itistheintentofthisordinancetoimposethetax
leviedhereinoneachandeverytradeorbusiness,professionoroccupation,amusementor
industrywhichissubjecttotaxationbythecityofBelleviewunderF.S.§205.042,asnowin
existenceorashereafteramended,orunderanysuccessorstatute.”
Forthefullcodeofordinances,visit
https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10408.
ChangeofTenantPermit
Businessesmovingintonewlocations(rentalsorowned)arerequiredtoobtainachangeof
tenancypermit.ThisincludesexistingbusinessesrelocatingwithinBelleviewornew
businessesestablishingtheirfirstlocation.YoucanapplyforthispermitattheBelleview
BuildingDepartment.Otherbuildingpermitsmayberequiredifyouaremakingchangesto
yourbuildingorunit(i.e.electric,plumbing,orbuildingpermits).BuildingDepartmentstaff
canassistyouindeterminingifotherpermitsarenecessaryforanyworkyoumayplan.
BuildingpermitandchangeoftenancyformsareavailableatCityHallandonline
(www.belleviewfl.org).Renterswillneedtoprovideacopyoftheirlease,orhavetheir
landownersigntheapplicationform.BuildingDepartmentandUtilitiesDepartmentstaff
willreviewthepermitapplication.Thepermitistypicallyreadytobepickedupwithinafew
workingdays.Waterservicecanarrangedwhenyoupick-upthechangeoftenancypermit.
YouwillneedtoscheduleaninspectionofthepropertywiththeBuildingDepartment.
Waterutilitiesandelectricmustbeonforthisinspection.TheBuildingOfficialwillinspect
thepropertytoassureitmeetspublichealth,safetyandwelfarerequirements–mainlyfire
safety(fireextinguishers,exitlights,etc)andhandicapaccessibility(handicapbathroom,
handicapparkingspaces,etc)requirements.Abusinesstaxreceiptwillbeissuedafter
passingthisinspection.
WaterUtilities
Somepropertymanagersincludewaterandseweraspartoftherent.If,however,youare
requiredtoprovidewaterutilities,BelleviewWaterstaffwillassistyou.Youmayapplyfor
waterservicewhenyoupick-upthechangeoftenancypermit.Thefollowingisalistoffees
for deposits and usage. The entire code of ordinances regarding water and sewer for
commercial applications can be viewed via the city’s website or on Municode Appendix B
section5(https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10408).
GarbageServiceYouwillneedtoobtaingarbageserviceforyourbusiness.Some
landlordsprovideitasapartoftherental.Ifnot,contactcommercialhaulersintheareato
secureservice.TheCitywillaskforthenameofthewastehauler(yoursorthelandlordsif
providedaspartoftherental)aspartofthebusinesstaxreceiptapplication.
Signage
Properandeffectivesignageisakeyelementtoabusiness’ssuccess.Itinformsthepublic
whatgoodsorservicesyourbusinessoffersandannounceswhereyourbusinessislocated.
Once you have found a location, please check with the City of Belleview Development
Services department to determine the signage permitted for your area. The city has
requirementsonwhattypeandsizeofsignsarepermitted.Theaimoftheserequirements
istopromoteauniformaestheticforthesignsinandaroundthecommunity.Thefollowing
isanexcerptfromthecity’ssignordinance.
“Itisintendedthatsignsplacedonlandoronabuildingforthepurposeofmessage
display, identification, or for advertising a use on-site, shall be deemed to be
accessory and incidental to subject land, building, or use. With respect to signs
advertising business uses, it is specifically intended, among other things, to avoid
excessive competition and clutter among sign displays in the demand for public
attention.Itisfurthertheintentofthissignchapterthatanyuseofthecitysealor
logoonanysignoradvertisementmustbeapprovedbytheCityCommission.
(Ord.No.2008-21,§1,10-21-2008)
Construction and maintenance: All signs shall permanently affix on the sign
structure or copy face the sign permit number. All signs, together with their parts,
supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be properly maintained, treated and/or
painted. Unless made of galvanized or non-corroding material, all signs shall be
thoroughly painted as necessary to maintain the sign or sign structure in good
working condition. No sign structure or framework may be exposed by removal of
sign faces or advertising copy for a period in excess of 60 days. Upon request in
writing,theDevelopmentServicesdirectorordesigneemayallowforanextension
(maximumadditional45days).
Landscaping requirements: Monument, pole, or other freestanding signs (not
includingbillboards)of50squarefeetormoreinsizeshallprovidealandscapedarea
equaltothetotalsignareatobelocatedaroundorotherwiseadjacenttothesign.
For replacement signs surrounded by existing concrete and asphalt, the site plan
reviewcommitteemayallowthelandscapingtobelocatedasclosetotheexisting
signstructureaspossible.
Illuminationofsigns:Alllightfromanyilluminatedsignshallbeshaded,shielded,or
directed so that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect the
surroundingpropertiesorthesafeoperationofmotorvehiclesonpublicorprivate
roads, highways or parking areas. Light from or for sign illumination shall also not
causeorcreateaconditionthatcanreasonablybedeterminedtocreateanuisance
orimpedetheenjoyment/useofsurroundingproperties.
Calculatingsignarea:Signareashallbecalculatedbasedupontheareaofsigncopy
anddoesnotincludethestructureunlessthestructureareaispartofthecopy.In
computing sign area in square feet, standard mathematical formulas for common
shapes will be used. Common shapes shall include squares, rectangles, trapezoids,
circlesandtriangles.Inthecaseofirregularshapes,straightlinesdrawnclosestto
theextremitiesoftheshapewillbeused.Thetotalsignareawillbetheareaofthe
smallest common shape that encompasses the several components of the sign. All
words and components of a sign or related message shall be included as one sign.
Individual words or components may be considered separate signs only if they are
obviously disassociated from other components. When signs are enclosed in a
border or highlighted by background graphics, the perimeter of such border or
backgroundwillbeusedtocomputesignarea.Wallsigns:
a.Nowallsignorsupportingstructureshallprojectmorethan12inchesfrom
thewallofabuilding.
b. No wall sign shall extend above the roof line, except where an exterior
parapet wall projects above the roof line, in which case, such sign may
extendtothetopofsuchwall.
c. Wall signs shall not cover upper story windows or architectural
ornamentation.
d. Wall sign width shall not exceed 75 percent of the façade width or unit
frontage in multi-tenant buildings. For example: a 100 feet wide single-unit
frontagemayhaveamaximumwallsignwidthof75feet.
Double-faced signs that meet the definition contained in this chapter shall be
calculatedbasedupontheareaofoneside(copyarea).Forexamplea4feet×4feet
double-facedsignwouldbecountedas16squarefeet,not32squarefeet.V-shaped
signsshallbecountedastwosignsandthecombinedcopyareaofallsignarea.”
ThisisjustasmallsamplingofBelleview’ssignordinance.ContacttheCity’sDevelopment
Services department for additional information or view the code online at
https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=10408.
Directory
CityofBelleview
Mainnumber:352-245-7021
5343SEAbshierBlvd.,Belleview,FL34420
Hoursofoperation:Monday-Thursday,7a.m.-6p.m.
Website:www.belleviewfl.org
Mayorandcommissioners
MayorChristineDobkowski:352-789-7658
CommissionerMichaelGoldman:352-789-7666
CommissionerGaryErnst:352-789-7664
CommissionerRonaldLivsey:352-789-7659
CommissionerRobert“Bo”Smith:352-789-7665
BuildingPermits:352-233-2105
BusinessTax(OccupationalLicenses):352-233-2105
Clerk/Administrator:352-233-2116
Deputycityclerk:352-233-2109
DevelopmentServices:352-233-2107
Newutilityaccounts:352-233-2102
PublicWorks:352-233-2110
Zoning:352-233-2106
PoliceDepartment
5350SE110thSt.,Belleview,FL34420
Non-emergencynumber:352-245-7044
DennisMonroePublicWorksCompound
5525DR119thSt,Belleview,FL34420
352-233-2115
Countyagencies
BelleviewPublicLibrary
13145SECountyHighway484,Belleview,FL34420
352-438-2500
Website:www.marioncountyfl.org
MarionCountyFireRescue(Station18,Belleview)
11941SE55thAve.,Belleview,FL34420
Non-emergencynumber:352-291-8000
Website:www.marioncountyfl.org
MarionCountyTaxCollector(BelleviewBranch)
BelleviewRegionalShoppingCenter
10445SEU.S.Highway441,Belleview,FL34420
352-368-8200
Website:www.mariontax.com
PublicSchools
MarionCountySchoolBoard
512SEThirdSt.,Ocala,FL34471
352-671-7700
Website:http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/
BelleviewElementary
5556SECountyHighway484,Belleview,FL34420
352-671-6100
Belleview-SantosElementary
9600SEU.S.Highway441,Belleview,FL34420
352-671-6260
BelleviewMiddleSchool
10500SE36thAve.,Belleview,FL34420
352-671-6235
BelleviewHighSchool
10400SE36thAve.,Belleview,FL34420
352-671-6210
U.S.PostOffice(Belleviewbranch)
4800SE110thSt.,Belleview,FL34420
352-245-8777
ChamberofCommerce
Belleview/SouthMarionChamberofCommerce
5331SEAbshierBlvd.,Belleview,FL34420
352-245-8777
Hoursofoperation:Monday-Friday,9:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
Electricitycompanies
DukeEnergy
1-800-700-8744
Website:http://www.duke-energy.com/
SumterElectricCooperative(SECOEnergy)
4872SW60thAve.,Ocala,FL34474
352-237-4107
Website:http://www.secoenergy.com/
Telephoneandinternet
BrighthouseNetworks
10357SEU.S.Highway441,Belleview,FL34420
352-245-2408
Hoursofoperation:Monday-Friday,8a.m.-6p.m.;Saturday,9a.m.-1p.m.
Website:http://brighthouse.com/
CenturyLink
3101SW34thAve.,Ste.101,Ocala,FL34474
352-690-6467
Hoursofoperation:Monday-Friday,10a.m.-6p.m.;Saturday,10a.m.-4p.m.
Website:http://www.centurylink.com
Newspapers
OcalaStarBanner
2121SW19thAve.Road,Ocala,FL34471
352-867-4010
Website:www.ocala.com
VoiceofSouthMarion
5513SE113thSt.,Belleview,FL34420
352-245-3161
Website:http://www.thevosm.net