The City of Columbia Heights issues business licenses for the following specific businesses:
- Arcades/Amusement Centers
- Auto Recycling Dealer/Yard
- Carnival
- Christmas Tree Sales
- Cigarette/Tobacco Sales
- Smoke Shop (only 4 permitted-sampling allowed)
- Courtesy Benches
- Food Catering Vehicles
- Fuel Dispensing Devices (Includes LP – Gas Stations)
- Games of Skill
- Kennels
- Liquor (Beer, Wine, Full Liquor)
- Massage Therapist Businesses/Individuals (unless associated with a Medical Facility)
- Motor Vehicle Rental/Leasing
- Motor Vehicle Sales
- Pawnbrokers
- Peddler/Solicitors
- Pet Shops
- Pool Halls
- Precious Metals Dealer
- Second Hand Dealer
- Sex Orientated Business
- Tree Removal Business
In addition, the City licenses various contractors and sign installation companies.
Other
Many other businesses may require a license from Anoka County and/or the State of Minnesota. Examples include restaurants, delis and bakeries that are required to be licensed through the Anoka County Health Department, and salons, barber shops, meat and grocery stores that are required to be licensed through the State of Minnesota.