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Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance 8773
Regular Meeting, August 20, 2026 · item 3G: Introduction, first reading, and consideration of a motion to order published by title only Ordinance 8773 amending Chapter 4-2, “Beverages … · 5 pages
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ORDINANCE 8773
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4-2, “BEVERAGES LICENSE,” ALLOWING FOR SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR MANUFACTURER’S EXPANDED ALCOHOL BEVERAGE PERMITS AND SECTIONS 3-7-2, “IMPOSITION AND RATE OF TAX,” AND 4-20-2, “ALCOHOL AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE AND APPLICATION FEES,” B.R.C. 1981, ADDING THE RELATED TAX AND FEE; AND SETTING FORTH RELATED DETAILS
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOULDER,
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COLORADO:
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Section 1. Section 4-2-3, “Authority to Issue City Licenses,” B.R.C. 1981, is amended to read as follows:
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(b)
The authority may issue the following types of city licenses:
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(1)
Retail liquor store;
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(2)
Liquor-licensed drugstore;
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(3)
Beer and wine;
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(4)
Hotel and restaurant;
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(5)
Hotel and restaurant optional premise license
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(6)
Tavern;
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(7)
Club;
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(8)
Arts;
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(9)
Racetrack;
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(10)
Brew pub;
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(11)
Fermented malt beverage on-premises;
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(12)
Fermented malt beverage off-premises;
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(13)
Hotel and restaurant with optional premises in accordance with local allowance;
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(14)
Tastings of alcoholic beverages conducted on licensed retail liquor stores and liquor-licensed drugstore premises;
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Bed and breakfast permits;
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Retail establishment permits;
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Vintner's restaurant;
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Distillery pubs;
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Lodging facility;
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Entertainment facility; and
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Resort complex.; and
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Spirituous Liquor Manufacturer’s Expanded Alcohol Beverage permit.
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... Section 2. Section 3-7-2, “Imposition and Rate of Tax,” B.R.C. 1981 is amended to read
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as follows: (a)
No person licensed to sell malt, vinous or spirituous liquor or fermented malt beverage in the city shall fail to pay to the city manager an occupation tax upon the business of selling malt, vinous or spirituous liquors or fermented malt beverages according to the following schedule: (1)
The holder of a malt, vinous or spirituous liquor license shall pay an annual occupation tax as follows:
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(O) Spirituous Liquor Manufacturer’s Expanded Alcohol Beverage permit 3,253.00
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Section 3. Section 4-20-2(d), “Alcohol and Fermented Malt Beverage License and
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Application Fees,” B.R.C. 1981, is amended to read as follows:
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(d)
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Each licensee licensed under Chapter 4-2, “Beverages License,” B.R.C. 1981, shall also pay the following applicable annual license fee at the time of applying for the license, which is refundable if the license is denied: Application
Fee
(1)
Retail liquor store
$22.50
(2)
Liquor-licensed drugstore
22.50
(3)
Beer and wine
48.75
(4)
Hotel and restaurant
75
(5)
Tavern
75
(6)
Club
41.25
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Arts
41.25
(8)
Racetrack
75
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Brew pub
75
(10)
Fermented malt beverage:
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(A) On-premises
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3.75
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(B) Off-premises
3.75
(C) On- and off-premises
3.75
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(11)
Bed and breakfast permits
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(12)
Retail establishment permits
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(13)
Vintner's restaurant
75
(14)
Distillery pub
75
(15)
Lodging
75
(16)
Entertainment
75
(17)
Resort complex
75
(18)
Spiritous Liquor Manufacturer’s Expanded Alcohol Beverage permit
75
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Section 4. This Ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the city, and covers matters of local concern. Section 5 . The City Council deems it appropriate that this Ordinance be published by
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title only and orders that copies of this Ordinance be made available in the office of the city clerk
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for public inspection and acquisition.
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INTRODUCED, READ ON FIRST READING, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY
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TITLE ONLY this 20th day of August 2026.
3 ____________________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor
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Attest: __________________________________ City Clerk
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READ ON SECOND READING, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of September
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2026.
12 ____________________________________ Aaron Brockett, Mayor
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Attest: __________________________________ City Clerk
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