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A business license is required for each business, occupation, or profession within the Town of Estes Park which consists of selling goods, wares, merchandise or services, the performing or rendering of service for charge, the leasing, renting or furnishing of accommodation units, and the carrying on or engaging in any non-residential business. Each business conducted at a separate location, regardless of ownership, shall obtain and maintain a separate business license. For questions please call 970-577-4777 or email townclerk@estes.org.
This form is for General, Home, Building Contractor, Mobile Food Vending, Accommodations or Individual Accommodation Units applications only. To complete an application for a Vacation Home please visit www.estes.org/vacationhomelicensing or for a Bed & Breakfast business please visit www.estes.org/bandblicensing.
When payment is required, please be prepared to submit payment together with this application. Business License Applications submitted without payment will be denied after five (5) business days and require reapplication.
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NEWUPDATETRANSFERRELOCATION
*Update - to make changes to existing information filed with the Clerk's office which has changed.
Please note: Renewal Notices are emailed the first week of December each year, please do not use this form to update renewal information.
*Transfer - When a business transfers ownership.
Please Note*** a business license fee is not required for the transfer of a business license.
*Relocation - When a business relocates from one physical location to another.
Please Note*** a business license fee is not required for the relocation of a business license.
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License Numberfield type single line
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General Sub Category

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Contractor Sub Category

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Home Sub Category

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FEE = $50.00
For the Calendar Year (January through December)
A link to the payment portal will be provided upon submitting this form.
FEE = $25.00
For the Calendar Year (January through December)
A link to the payment portal will be provided upon submitting this form.
Type of Accommodation*field type drop-down
FEE SCHEDULE
Calendar Year
(January thru December)
5 Units or Less            $50.00/Year
6 – 20 Units                  $100.00/Year
21 Units or More          $150.00/Year

A link to the payment portal will be provided upon submitting this form.
Number of Units*field type number
What method of payment will you be using?field type radio button
Payment instructions will be provided upon submission.
What method of payment will you be using?Online by Credit CardCheck by mailIn person at Town Clerk's Office by Credit Card, Check, or Cash
Business Name*field type single line
Please avoid using special characters i.e. & * / \ $ # @ !All special characters will be removed due to software limitations.
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Please provide a brief description of the nature of your business:*field type multi line
Owner's Name*field type single line
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Business Owner Phone Number(?)field type single line
Example xxx-xxx-xxxx. Must include dashes.
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Business Type*field type drop-down
i.e. LLC, Inc, Sole Proprietor etc.
Licensed Vehicle Type*field type single line
(i.e. Truck/Trailer/Other)
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Number of Vehicles to be registered in Estes Park?*field type number
Vehicle Location When Not in Use*field type multi line
Copy of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District Inspection Certificate*field type file upload
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Copy of the Larimer County Health Department License to Operate a Retail Food Establishment*field type file upload
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*If the Fire Department Inspection Certificate or Health Department License are in process, attach a copy of your application or confirmation email from the agency.
Type the year business began operating in Estes Park:*field type number
Operating Location(s)
Locations you intend to operate at inside the Town of Estes Park
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- Operating Location Business Name*field type multi line
- Operating Location Business Address*field type multi line
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Other*field type single line
If business type is other please specify below.
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Business Physical Address*field type single line
Applicant must type physical address not a P O or PMB.
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Previous Business Physical Address*field type single line
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Business Physical City*field type single line
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Business Physical State*field type single line
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Business Physical Zip*field type single line
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Is the mailing address same as the business physical address?*field type radio button
Is the mailing address same as the business physical address?YesNo
Mailing Address*field type address
Street Address
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City
State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code
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Business Phone*(?)field type single line
Example xxx-xxx-xxxx. Must include dashes.
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A valid email address is required for ALL businesses. Email is the primary means of contact for issuing licenses, sending updates, questions and sending annual renewals.
Email*field type email
Confirm Email*field type single line
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Websitefield type single line
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Emergency Contact Name*field type single line
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Emergency Contact Phone Number*(?)field type single line
Example xxx-xxx-xxxx. Must include dashes.
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Will your Business sell goods/products or is this application for a short-term rental or accommodations license?*field type radio button
Will your Business sell goods/products or is this application for a short-term rental or accommodations license?YesNo
Copy of Colorado Sales Tax License*field type file upload
Businesses selling goods are required to provide proof of a state sales tax license.
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Please note an EIN or Employer ID Number will not be accepted and may delay approval of your license.
Sales Tax Reporting Name*field type single line
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Sales Tax Number*field type number
Does your Business Have:
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- Outside Storage*field type radio button
  Outside StorageYesNo
- Outside Sales*field type radio button
  Outside SalesYesNo
- Change of Signage*field type radio button
  Change of SignageYesNo
- Employee Vehicles Parked at Premises*field type radio button
  Employee Vehicles Parked at PremisesYesNo
- Customers at Premise*field type radio button
  Customers at PremiseYesNo
- If yes, how often (day or week)*field type number
  Amount of customers per day or week i.e. 5 customers per day.
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Accommodations Additional Information
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- Is there an onsite Property Manager?*field type radio button
  Is there an onsite Property Manager?YesNo
- Name of Property Manager*field type single line
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- Property Manager Phone*(?)field type single line
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- Property Manager Email*field type email
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Mobile Food Vending Operational Standards Acknowledgment
Outdoor Mobile Food Vendors are permitted in: A, CD, CO, CH, I1 Zoning

Outdoor Mobile Food Vendor; shall mean any person, whether as owner, agent, consignee or employee, who sells or attempts to sell, or who offers to the public free of charge, any services, goods, wares or merchandise, including, but not limited to, food or beverage, from any licensed vehicle.

All outdoor mobile food vendors shall meet the following requirements:

1.    Outdoor mobile food vending uses shall not violate any applicable conditions of approval that apply to the principal use on the site.
2.    Outdoor mobile food vendors shall be classified as accessory uses in the zone districts in which they are permitted provided they are on lots that contain a principal building where active operations are being conducted.
3.    Outdoor mobile food vendors shall be prohibited on undeveloped lots.
4.    Permanent signage shall be allowed only on the outdoor mobile food vendor vehicle. One temporary sign may be placed by the outdoor mobile food vendor on the site. The temporary sign shall meet the applicable regulations of Chapter 17.66.
5.    The outdoor mobile food vendor vehicles shall not be located any of the following places:
a)      Within the extended boundaries of a crosswalk
b)      Within ten (10) feet of the extension of any building entranceway, and or doorway;
c)      In a location in which the vehicle, may impede or interfere with or visually obstruct;
1)        the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
2)        parking lot circulation; or
3)        access to any public street, alley or sidewalk;
6.    The outdoor mobile food vendor shall have available a suitable container for the placement of litter by customers and shall pick up and dispose of any paper, cardboard, wood or plastic containers, wrappers or any litter on site.
7.    Each outdoor mobile food vendor shall not leave the outdoor mobile food vehicle unattended for more than fifteen (15) minutes at any one time while engaged in business operations.
8.    Each outdoor mobile food vendor shall comply with the provisions of all applicable rules regulations and ordinances of the Town and County as well as requirements of all state and federal laws, including, but not limited to noise restrictions, sign regulations, limitations on discharge of liquid waste, sales tax requirements, food safety, wildlife protection and other related requirements.
I have read and understand the mobile food vending operational standards.*field type checkbox
I have read and understand the mobile food vending operational standards.Yes
Datefield type date
Date will be captured on form submission
The information stated above is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
I understand the granting of this License is dependent upon me abiding by all regulations of the Estes Park Municipal Code Chapter 5, and the Estes Park Development Code Chapter 5.2.d - Home Occupations.
Name of Individual Signing Below*field type single line
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Signature*field type signature
All information contained on this form is public information with the exception of the identification for Sole Proprietor's and sales tax license information.

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