Boulder Small Business Ordinance Tracker
Broad business impact: business-license taxes, minimum wage, scheduling mandates, fee schedules affecting most businesses — tracked continuously in Boulder, CO. CouncilRadar reads every published agenda so you hear about proposals before the council votes.
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The proposed ordinance would modify a range of city fees and taxes, affecting most businesses that pay licenses, permits, and other municipal charges.
medium impactSmall Business
The ordinance would establish a 2026 property tax mill levy, raising costs for small businesses that own property in Boulder.
high impactSmall Business
Spiritous liquor manufacturers would face new expanded alcohol beverage permits and higher taxes and fees under the amended beverage license ordinance.
medium impactSmall Business
Spiritous liquor manufacturers would need to obtain expanded permits and pay new taxes and fees under the amended beverage license ordinance.
high impactSmall Business
The city is moving to create a Downtown Development Authority and waive revenue limits, which could affect many downtown businesses through new tax‑increment financing and development decisions.
medium impactSmall Business
The proposed ordinance would establish a city tip offset for food and beverage workers, changing wage calculations for restaurants, bars, and similar establishments.
medium impactRestaurant & Food Service Small Business
The council will accept a study summary on creating a Downtown Development Authority, a step that could later impose new regulations, fees, or policies affecting many local businesses.
medium impactSmall Business
Businesses that sell battery systems will now have to collect and remit an additional sales and use tax, increasing their tax compliance and costs.
high impactSmall Business
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