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2. Business License Renewal Application

   The following application is for businesses seeking to renew their annual Business License, and do not have any changes to the business use (i.e. the type of operations) from last year. Please SCROLL down to the renewal application.

   An example of a changed use is a business that was licensed and operated as an office last year, but has added/intends to add a retail component. IF YOU HAVE changed the use to your business, please use the link below to complete a Change of Use Business License application. If you do not have changes to your business, please SCROLL DOWN and complete this form in its entirety.

4. Change of Use Business License Application
   Change of Use Business License Application

6. As set forth in the Lyons Town Code, an annual business license is required for all businesses operating in the Town of Lyons. Business licenses expire on December 31 of each year.

   It is the business owner’s responsibility to remember that business licenses must be renewed before Jan 1. Failure to renew may result in the revocation of the license as indicated in Section 2-1-10 of the Lyons Town Code.

   Business licenses of any type, including both renewing and new businesses, are $50.

   Renewing business license applications and payments must be submitted on or before December 31. All renewals submitted after December 31 will be issued a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the license fee, and an additional five percent (5%) of the original fee will be added on the last day of each calendar month (LMC § 6-1-100).

   Payment information is listed at the end of the application.

8. Changes to Building
   If you have questions about making exterior or interior alterations to your building please see our Doing Business in Lyons web page, and reach out to our Community Development Department at communitydevelopment@townoflyons.com if you need additional information. If you intend to do a different type or level of activity in your space than before (e.g. changing the space from retail to food service) please contact our Community Development Department.
10. Grease Trap Reports
    Grease Trap/Pretreatement Reporting Form

    If you own a restaurant or facility that has a grease trap, please fill out your grease trap report quarterly.
14. Town of Lyons Business License Renewal Application

    This application must be completed in full.

16. Please list your Business License Number
    The License Number is a three- or four-digit code found on your Business License.
18. Business Name:*
19. Doing Business As (if applicable):
21. Business (Physical) Address:*
22. City, State, Zip*
24. Mailing Address:*
25. City, State, Zip*
27. Name of Owner:*
28. Local Manager Email Address:*
30. Owner Home Address:*
31. City, State, Zip*
33. Business Phone Number:*
34. Local Manager Cell Phone Number:*
35. Number of Employees:*
37. Business Website*
    (This may be a Facebook page or other informational hosting site. Please mark N/A if you/your employees do not manage your business's content online.)
38. Business Facebook Page URL
40. Type of Business*

    Please mark all the industries that best describe your business.

    1. Retail
    2. Restaurant/Commercial Food/Grocery
    3. Bar/Establishment Serving Alcohol
    4. Automotive
    5. Manufacturing
    6. Service
    7. Office
    8. Home Business - Retail
    9. Home Business - Service/Other
    10. Mobile Food Vendor
42. State Sales Tax Number:*
    Required by all Retail and Commercial Food businesses.
43. Boulder County Retail Food Establishment License*
    Please upload a scan or image of your current Boulder County Retail Food Establishment License.
45. Grease Trap Report Upload*
    Please upload the last quarter's grease trap report
46. Please Describe the Nature of Your Business:*
    Please provide a general description of operations, including primary products and/or services.
48. Grease and Waste Removal*

    Will you be disposing of your grease and waste outside of the Town of Lyons?

    1. Yes
    2. No
49. Please List the Addresses Where you Will be Doing Business*
    Please provide all addresses where you will be serving food/parked. You can add additional addresses in the future.
51. Home Business*

    A home business shall be allowed as a permitted accessory use, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
    
    I Certify:
    

    1. The use will be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling and/or an accessory structure associated with the residential use and will be carried on by the inhabitants of the principal dwelling a
    2. The use will be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and will not change the character thereof.
    3. The total area used for such purposes will not exceed one-half (½) the first-floor area of the dwelling unit.
    4. There will be no substantial retailing or wholesaling of stocks, supplies or products conducted on the premises of the home business; however, delivery of retail products to the consumer off the premi
    5. There will be no exterior storage on the premises of supplies or materials used in the home business.
    6. There will be no storage, use or discharge of any chemically hazardous or explosive materials within the structures or upon the exterior of the property.
    7. The home business will not generate or result in nuisances such as noise, vibration, odor, glare, fumes, electromagnetic interference or hazards greater than that usually associated with residential u
    8. The home business will provide an off-street parking area adequate to accommodate all needs created by the home business.
    9. The use will not produce traffic volumes of more than eight (8) business-related vehicle visits daily. (The employee, if any, shall be included in the count of business-related vehicle visits)
    10. Business-related visits to the home business will only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
    11. Any permitted identification signs for the home businesses are permitted only as described in Lyons Municipal Code 16-9-120(a) (see reverse for sign regulation)
55. Do you have a Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control Device? *

    1. Yes
    2. No
56. Date of last Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Test*
58. Water Source(s)*

    Please select the source(s) of water that supply your business.

    1. Town of Lyons
    2. Private Wells
    3. Other
60. Water Source 1*
    Please list the approximate range of water usage in gallons per month for each water source. If none, mark "0" in the blank
61. Water Source 2
    Please list the approximate range of water usage in gallons per month for each water source. If none, mark "0" in the blank
62. Water Source 3
    Please list the approximate range of water usage in gallons per month for each water source. If none, mark "0" in the blank
64. Water Usage - Sanitary (restrooms, wash sinks)*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
65. Water Usage - Landscape/Irrigation*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
66. Water Usage - Swamp Coolers*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
68. Water Usage - Manufacturing (rinse water)*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
69. Water Usage - Cleanup Process or Production Area*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
70. Water Usage - Vehicle Washing*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
72. Water Usage - Noncontact Cooling Water*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
73. Water Usage - Contact Cooling Water*
    In gallons per month, please provide the approximate amount of water used for this purpose, including all water that comes in contact with the product or is used the in the business process. If none, mark "0"
75. E-Signature*
    Please type full name
81. Signature*

    Representation regarding compliance with laws; I hereby acknowledge and affirm that I will operate my business in compliance with all applicable local and state laws, and understand that my business must not violate the Lyons zoning regulations.

    1. I accept
83. I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted herein and based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information. I believe the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete. I am aware there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and/or imprisonment.
85. E-Signature*
    Please type full name
86. Today's Date*
    Today's Date
88. Payment Information

    Thank you for completing a Town of Lyons Business License! Please review the following business license fee ($50) payment options, before submitting the application. 
    
    
    

    Online Payment (Renewals Only)

    At this time, only renewing businesses can pay online. To pay online, please refer to the instructions listed below, and follow the link to be directed to the payment site in a new window.

    Click 'Submit' to submit the application.

    Your license will be mailed or delivered upon completion.

    Please direct questions to licensing@townoflyons.com, or 303-823-6622, ext. 10.

    Pay In-Person or by Mail

    The business license fee may be paid by cash, check, or money order, by in-person drop-off, mailed to Town Hall (please do not mail cash), at the mailing address listed below. For these payment options, please submit an online application, and attach a note or letter with the name of the business, owner/manager's name, and owner/manager's phone number to your payment.

    
    

    Town Hall Mailing Address:
    Attn: Business Licensing
    Town of Lyons
    P.O. Box 49
    Lyons, CO 80540

    
    

    
    

90. Renewals: Online Payment
    Renewals: Online Payment with XPress Bill Pay

    Existing Online Town Utility Customers
    If you are an existing XPress Bill Pay user, for the purpose of online Town utility management,
    1. Sign in with your existing XPress Bill Pay utility account.
    2. On the opening home page, click "Add New Bill"
    3. Select the Town of Lyons button
    4. Select "Business License Renewal"
    5. Under "Account Number," enter your business license number; under "Business Name or Last Name", enter the full business name, as listed on the previous year's business license.
    Your business's balance can be reviewed and paid by selecting "Pay My Bill"
    
    If you do not have an existing online XPress Bill Pay account, create a new account, and follow steps 2. through 5.
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93. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
94. Email address

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