The City of Vernon has a Special Parcel Tax assessment which is levied on non-refrigerated warehouses, truck terminals, freight terminals, and distribution facilities. The Tax is collected through the property tax bill. Please check with the City for the current rate.
If your operation emits air pollutants, you may be required to obtain an air quality permit from SCAQMD. You may contact them at (909) 396-2000 for further information.
If your business has the potential to degrade the quality of rainwater, which is then allowed to enter the street or storm drain system, you may be required to obtain a NPDES permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. You may contact the Regional Water Quality Control Board at (213) 576-6600 for further information on this subject.
If your business discharges any industrial wastes into the sewer system, you may be required to obtain an industrial waste permit from the Sanitation District of Los Angeles County. You may contact them at (562) 699-7411 for further information.