The City of Blue Springs designates certain business categories as Special Businesses due to their elevated regulatory requirements. These businesses require additional Compliance Review to ensure they meet all operational standards, licensing requirements, and zoning approvals outlined in City Code. This process helps the City maintain responsible commercial activity, safeguard residents, and ensure that industries operate safely and appropriately within the community.
Special Businesses that may require additional compliance review includes:
- Pawn shops or Precious metal dealers Precious Metals, Gems and Pawn Shop Application
- Private security operations Updated Private Security Commission Application
- Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing contractors
- Estheticians- nail and hair salons
- Daycare Facilities
- Ambulance Services
- Adult Entertainment Establishment
- Establishments involved in Marijuana/Cannabis sales
- Establishments involved in alcohol sales
- Gasoline or diesel sales operations
- Hotels and Motels
- Massage Therapists and Massage Therapy Establishment
- Taxi services and other vehicles‑for‑hire providers
- Home‑based businesses
If a Home-Based business, as of August 2022, the State of Missouri enacted a statue that home-based businesses do not require a business license. Contractors that are home-based only need a Certificate of Insurance or a Notarized Wavier of insurance to be filed with the City of Blue Springs. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing contractors will be required to provide proof of qualifications in the form of a Master License in their respected field. Required documentation for a Home-Based business is to be submitted to licensing@bluespringsmo.gov. Please note that a physical license will only be provided for paid business license submissions.
Applicants who believe their business may fall under a regulated or Special Business category are encouraged to consult the Business Services Division early in their planning process to verify requirements and avoid delays.