Ordinance 447, Ordinance 448, and Resolution 472 outline the Town of Bayfield's Business License requirements.
Incomplete Applications
Any business license application that is submitted incomplete will be returned to the business and a business license will not be issued. The business will be considered to be in violation of Town codes until all information is provided to the Town. § Sec. 5-19.
License Expiration & Penalties
Business Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Businesses operating within Town limits without a license are subject to citation to Municipal Court.
Sales Tax License
All businesses conducting retail sales are required to charge the Town’s sales tax rate of 3.0%, County tax of 2.0% and the State tax of 2.9%, for a total of 7.9% sales tax. Bayfield sales tax is collected through the State by a standard sales tax license from the State of Colorado. C.R.S. 39-26-103
Building Permits
The Town requires building permits for any new construction, change of use/occupancy, or remodeling. Work done without a permit is subject to fines and the new construction may be required to be removed.
Sign Requirements
The Town requires a permit for any new signs or changes to signage.
Zoning
All changes to building tenants, use, renovations, or expansions to businesses require review by the Town's Community Development Director and building inspector.
Fire Department
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District reviews commercial uses and construction projects. Upper Pine Fire can be reached at 970-884-9508.
State Requirements
Colorado Secretary of State and Department of Revenue have tools to help businesses navigate state requirements and licensing.