12 permits · verified 2026-10-05
What permits do you need to open a coffee shop in Yuma County Az?
In short
A coffee shop in Yuma County Az, AZ has 3 permits that apply to every business of this type, plus 9 more that depend on your premises, signage or how you are set up. Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division charges $45 a year for a corporation; $10 for a nonprofit — an LLC files none for the annual report. 2 of the 12 are charged as a range or formula rather than a flat fee. Verified 2026-10-05 against the issuing agencies’ published fee schedules.
Permits particular to a coffee shop in Yuma County Az
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Use Permit (Commercial and Industrial Uses)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: C-1 Local Commercialonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: Residential Commercial (RC)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Food Establishment Permit | Arizona Department of Health Services | $144–$1,015 a year, set by the county board of health — there is no state fee | 1 year from issue | 2026-09-03 |
| Food Handler Cardonly if it applies to you | Arizona Department of Health Services | No fee | 3 years in the counties that require one | 2026-09-03 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
Local permits that apply to every type of business in Yuma County Az
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Use Approval (Building Permit Trigger for Change of Use) | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Commercial Sewage Disposal (On-Site Septic) Permit and Plan Reviewonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | per permit; the posted schedule states no term | 2026-10-05 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
AZ registrations that apply to every type of business
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Reportonly if it applies to you | Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division | $45 a year for a corporation; $10 for a nonprofit — an LLC files none | annual, in the corporation's anniversary month on a date the Commission sets | 2026-09-03 |
| Publication of the Formation Noticeonly if it applies to you | Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division | No fee | within 60 days of approval, in three consecutive publications | 2026-09-03 |
| Articles of Organization (LLC)only if it applies to you | Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division | $50 one-time filing; $85 expedited | perpetual — Arizona LLCs file no annual report | 2026-09-03 |
| Articles of Incorporationonly if it applies to you | Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division | $60 one-time filing; $95 expedited | perpetual, but an annual report is due each anniversary month | 2026-09-03 |
| Transaction Privilege Tax License | Arizona Department of Revenue | Varies — formula on the AZ page | calendar year — renewal is due 1 January and delinquent after January | 2026-09-03 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
How much does it actually cost to permit a coffee shop in Yuma County Az?
There is no single figure, and any site quoting one is rounding away the part that matters. Of the 12 records listed for a coffee shop in Yuma County Az, AZ, 3 apply to every business of this type and 9 are conditional. Adding every fee on the page together would overstate what most operators pay, because it would include permits they never need.
2 of the 12 are charged as a range or a formula set by the issuing agency, and 7 have no fee published at all. The ones particular to this business that vary:
Food Establishment Permit: $144–$1,015 a year, set by the county board of health — there is no state fee
The other 1 variable fee belongs to permits that apply to every type of business here; its formula is set out on the Yuma County Az permits page and the AZ state page.
Which offices issue these permits in Yuma County Az?
Permits for a coffee shop in Yuma County Az, AZ come from 4 separate offices: Yuma County Department of Development Services, Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division, Arizona Department of Revenue. No single office issues them all, which is why an opening means filing in several places rather than one.
- Yuma County Department of Development ServicesIssues 5 permits on this page, including Zoning Use Approval (Building Permit Trigger for Change of Use), Special Use Permit (Commercial and Industrial Uses), Commercial Sewage Disposal (On-Site Septic) Permit and Plan Review2351 W. 26th St., Yuma, AZ 85364 · (928) 817-5000www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/development-services/fee-schedule
- Arizona Department of Health ServicesIssues 2 permits on this page: Food Establishment Permit, Food Handler Card150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 · (602) 542-1025www.azdhs.gov/licensing/childcare-facilities/index.php
- Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations DivisionIssues 4 permits on this page: Annual Report, Publication of the Formation Notice, Articles of Organization (LLC), Articles of Incorporation1300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 · (602) 542-3026ArizonaBusinessCenter.azcc.gov
- Arizona Department of RevenueIssues 1 permit on this page: Transaction Privilege Tax License1600 West Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 · (602) 255-3381azdor.gov/transaction-privilege-tax/tpt-license
What does a coffee shop need in Yuma County Az that other businesses do not?
Special Use Permit (Commercial and Industrial Uses)
Sections 611.03 and 612.03 of the Zoning Ordinance list the commercial uses that require a special use permit in the C-1 and C-2 districts, including drive-through facilities in C-1 and establishments over 6,000 square feet. The ordinance text publishes no fee amount for a special use permit, so this record gives the requirement only and carries no dollar figure. The Department of Development Services administers the permit for the unincorporated area of the county.
Shared with other businesses in Yuma County Az
- Zoning Use Table: C-1 Local Commercial — Yuma County Department of Development Services, No fee, no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text. Also required for restaurants, food trucks, childcare centres, salons and barbers and veterinary clinics; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
- Zoning Use Table: Residential Commercial (RC) — Yuma County Department of Development Services, No fee, no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text. Also required for salons and barbers and restaurants; what it involves is set out on the restaurants page.
- Food Establishment Permit — Arizona Department of Health Services, $144–$1,015 a year, set by the county board of health — there is no state fee, 1 year from issue. Also required for restaurants and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
- Food Handler Card — Arizona Department of Health Services, No fee, 3 years in the counties that require one. Also required for restaurants and food trucks; what it involves is set out on the food trucks page.
The other 2 local permits in the tables apply to every type of business in Yuma County Az, AZ; what each one involves is set out on the Yuma County Az permits page. The 5 state-level registrations apply to every type of business across AZ and are covered on the AZ state page.
How does a coffee shop compare with other businesses in Yuma County Az?
The closest match is a restaurant, which shares 5 of these permits. A restaurant needs Liquor License Application: County Recommendation (Premises Outside Incorporated Cities), Zoning Use Table: C-2 General Commercial and Encroachment Permit (Work in County Right-of-Way), which a coffee shop does not.
| Business | Its own permits | Shared with a coffee shop | Only a coffee shop needs | Only it needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Food trucks | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Salons and barbers | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Childcare centres | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Auto repair shops | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Contractors and trades | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Fitness studios | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Retail stores | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Sources
Every figure for the permits explained on this page was read from one of these government pages on the date shown. Sources for the permits shared with other businesses are listed with their explanations on the food trucks page and restaurants page. Sources for the permits that apply to every type of business are listed on the Yuma County Az permits page and the AZ state page. Confirmed by Editorial Team.
- Yuma County Zoning Ordinance (amendments through Sept. 2, 2021)Yuma County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-05
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