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City Clerk's Office
500 E. 3rd Street
Suite 230
Loveland, Colorado 80537
Clerk@cityofloveland.org
Elections@cityofloveland.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
The City Clerk's Office maintains the City of Loveland's official records.
The Clerk's office is also responsible for:
- City Council meetings and agendas
- Municipal elections in collaboration with Larimer County and the State of Colorado
- Liquor Licensing in connection with the State of Colorado
- Tobacco, Pawn Broker, Tree Trimmer, Games of Skill and Mobile Vendor Licenses
- City of Loveland Municipal Code
- Open Records Requests
- City of Loveland Utility Rebate Program
- Notary Public Services
For information on the 2024 Coordinated Election and Ballot Information, please visit the City's 2024 Elections Page.
The City of Loveland's Municipal Code is a code of laws for our local government.
This linked document is a full list of ordinances and laws for the City of Loveland.
View the City's Code by clicking this link.
Colorado Open Records
The City Clerk's goal is to assure prompt and equitable service to customers requesting access to public records. Find more info about open and public records.
The City of Loveland does not have a general 'Business License'. The City Clerk's Office provides licenses for the following:
Games of Skill - include: Pinball machines, electronic games, claw games, theater, skate rink, pool tables etc. Any game that requires money or tokens to be played. Please see Games of Skill application.
- Pawn Broker - it is unlawful for any person to engage in pawn brokering except as provided in and authorized by this chapter without first having obtained a license from the City Clerk. Please see Pawn Broker application. Please review the City's Municipal Code Section 5.28 regarding Pawnbroker licensing. Click this link to download the individual history record that must accompany this application.
- Tree Trimmer - business of cutting, trimming, pruning, removing or otherwise treating trees and shrubs. Please see Tree Trimmer application. Please read the application for important updates to our licensing policies. Applications for renewal will continue to be accepted until February 28th to accommodate additional required documents.
- Approved Tree Trimmers: Community DATABASE Tree Trimmer
- Vendors & Peddlers (aka- solicitors) -
- Mobile Food Vendors - Please see the Mobile Vendor License Application in order to operate a food truck in City Limits.
- All Vendors must be licensed with us at least 10 before they participate in a Special Event. If you intend to vend at an upcoming event, you must obtain your license by this point - City departments require time to complete necessary life safety inspections, verify health department certifications, and review insurance policy coverage.
- In order to operate safely and legally, all mobile vendors that have a fuel source must be inspected and provide proof of an accepted Fire Department inspection. A fuel source includes but may not be limited to a generator and LPG (propane) container.
- Visit the link by clicking here to see FAQ's for Mobile Vendors with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, other accepted Fire Department Inspections, or to schedule an inspection.
- If you would like to see a list of all mobile vendors currently licensed to operate within City Limits, please click this link: Approved Mobile Vendors
- All Vendors must be licensed with us at least 10 before they participate in a Special Event. If you intend to vend at an upcoming event, you must obtain your license by this point - City departments require time to complete necessary life safety inspections, verify health department certifications, and review insurance policy coverage.
License types provided by others:
- Contractor's License issued by Development Services-
970-962-2505 - Animal Licensing - Larimer humane Society -
970-226-3647 - Bingo and Raffle Permits - Secretary of State -
303-894-2200 - Contractor's Licenses issued by Loveland Fire Rescue Authority -
(970) 962-2471
For the 2024 Coordinated Election with Larimer County, please visit our Elections page.
To view the 2024 Election page click here.
General Election Information can be found here.
Residents who meet the below criteria (no. 1-3) but are not yet registered to vote (no. 4) may do so up to and on Election Day. To see if you are currently a registered voter, check your voter registration.
All City of Loveland registered voters will be given an opportunity to vote for a Council representative for their Ward and Mayor. To determine your ward location click on the GIS map and enter your address in the upper right corner.
OR
Click on LOGIC System PRO; enter your address; run report.
You must be a registered elector in the City of Loveland to vote for a City Council member and Mayor.
REGISTERED ELECTORS
1) Must have achieved 18 years of age by Election Day
2) Must be a citizen of the United States
3) Must be a resident of Loveland and resided in the State of Colorado 22 days before Election Day.
4) Must be a registered elector.
Larimer County Election's Office
http://www.co.larimer.co.us/clerk/elections/
email: elections@co.larimer.co.us
The following links provide quick searches for meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions approved by City Council
Meeting Minutes
Current and Previous Year
Ordinances
Current and Previous Year
Resolutions
Current and Previous 2 Years (2020-current) Approved
2018-2019 Resolutions
Clicking on the following link will allow specific searches by subject, title, or date (MM/DD/YEAR)
Search Approved Council Actions
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Liquor Licensing Information
The State of Colorado is a dual liquor license state: all liquor licensees in Colorado, with the exception of certain state-only licenses, receive a license from the municipality AND the state. The application process begins at the local level, please read this page for more information on how to apply. Applicants are required to understand all local and state laws related to the sale and procurement of alcohol beverages. Applicants are cautioned that the City Clerk's Office, nor any other City department, can provide legal advice. Applicants are often best served by legal counsel or independent wayfinding services during the licensing process.
Please check with the State or email Clerk@CityofLoveland.org to verify current processes, fees, or for general questions. You may call
Please contact the Clerk's Office to schedule a 15-minute preliminary meeting to review application requirements and submittal dates. Click the links below to download copies of the application packet for all retail liquor licenses:
View the City of Loveland Liquor License New Application Packet.
Click the link below to download the New License Application Packet for Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine/FMB On/Off Premises applications ONLY:
View the City of Loveland NEW FMB & WINE/FMB ON/OFF Premise Application Packet.
The City can provide mapping services in order to adhere to the 500 ft. distance requirements set forth by the State; results of these processes cannot be guaranteed and are the responsibility of the applicant to certify.
The New License process:
- State and Local Distance Requirements must be met. Please see this helpful tool for an overview of area liquor licenses and local schools, colleges, seminaries: https://thelogicsystem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=511f8a5d63c046f5a83e25c11e890b86
- Initial 15-minute consult (optional, but recommended) in-person or via Zoom.
- 45-minute submittal meeting: all paperwork and fees submitted, Licensing Authority Meeting date is set.
- 7-14 days after submittal meeting: Boundary map and petition packet are provided to applicant. Applicants are advised to contact the building department and fire departments at least 10 calendar days before the LLA Meeting.
- 15 days before Meeting: all paperwork must be completed and all information must be provided for full consideration.
- 10 days before meeting: Petition packet is submitted by 5pm to the Clerk's Office.
- 30 days after meeting: findings report is issued, police department inspection is scheduled. Licenses are issued after final inspections are passed, occupational tax is due within 10 days of license issuance.
To schedule a new license meeting, ask for more information about renewals, manager changes, or modifications, contact the clerk's office at
New Applications, Transfer Applications, Renewal Applications, Modification Forms, and other applications can be found at the State Specialized Business Group Website.
Information on Local Licensing Authority Fee Schedule.
Information on Local Licensing Authority Hearing Dates.
Information on City of Loveland Occupational Tax.
Notice: all applications for new licenses, transfers of ownership, modifications, and new special events must be received by the City Clerk's Office 45 days prior to the Liquor Licensing Meeting to be considered.
A map of all licensed liquor establishments can be seen by clicking the following link: https://thelogicsystem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=511f8a5d63c046f5a83e25c11e890b86
Certain applications require a background check. Third-party agencies assist with this process and send the results of the background check to the state and city offices separately. Please see this form for additional information: CABS Fingerprint Instructions for Liquor Licensing
Information on Rules and Procedures adopted by Local Licensing Authority on December 15th, 2022.
*NOTE TO ALL RENEWING LICENSE HOLDERS* The City of Loveland has not adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of biennial licenses. Recent changes in state law have resulted in changes to the renewal application mentioning biennial renewals. The City has not adopted an ordinance permitting this type of license renewal and licensees are encouraged to contact the Clerk's Office for more information.
Renewal Applications, Modification Forms, and other applications can be found at the State Specialized Business Group Website.
Information on Local Licensing Authority Fee Schedule.
Information on Local Licensing Authority Hearing Dates.
Information on City of Loveland Occupational Tax.
Notice: all applications for new licenses, transfers of ownership, modifications, and new special events must be received by the City Clerk's Office 45 days prior to the Liquor Licensing Meeting to be considered.
A map of all licensed liquor establishments can be seen by clicking the following link: https://thelogicsystem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=511f8a5d63c046f5a83e25c11e890b86
Certain applications require a background check. Third-party agencies assist with this process and send the results of the background check to the state and city offices separately. Please see this form for additional information: CABS Fingerprint Instructions for Liquor Licensing
Information on Rules and Procedures adopted by Local Licensing Authority on December 15th, 2022.
Alcohol for Events, Festivals, and Celebrations must be permitted by the Local Liquor Licensing Authority. Alcohol Beverage Special Event Permit Applications must be submitted 45 days prior to an upcoming Liquor Licensing Authority Meeting - attendance at an LLA meeting may be required.
In Colorado, Special Events Permits may be issued by local and state licensing authorities to particular types of organizations, permitting the organization to give away or sell, by the drink only, fermented malt beverage or alcoholic beverages for a limited number of days at specific locations.
An organization must be incorporated under the laws of Colorado for purposes of social, fraternal, patriotic, political or athletic in nature and not for pecuniary gain; or a regularly chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a national nonprofit organization or society which is organized for social, fraternal, patriotic, political or athletic purposes; or a regularly established religious or philanthropic institution.
As an office, we license 40 + SEPs each year! Please contact clerk@cityofloveland.org for more information, or review the document linked here, Do I Need an SEP?
Please see the link below for the application - applications for all new licenses must be received no later than 45 days before a local licensing authority meeting.
Application and Guidelines for Special Event Liquor Permits
Please note: if you are providing food from mobile vendors during your special event, they must be licensed with the City of Loveland. Please see the following link for a list of approved mobile vendors: City's List of Approved Mobile Vendors. Please note that all vendors must be licensed with us at least 10 before they participate in a Special Event. If a vendor has not obtained a license by this point, they will not be permitted to vend and the event may not be approved.
Registration closes 7 calendar days before the class date at 4pm. Classes must have at least 20 participants to take place. Any class offered in English with fewer than 20 registrations will be cancelled and all registrations will be rolled-over to the next available date. Any class offered in Spanish with fewer than 5 registrations will be cancelled and translation services will be offered at the English class the day before. Attendees may reschedule or cancel up to 3pm on the day of the class, or may swap registrations at the door. Attendees must bring a photo ID showing proof of age and supplies to take notes.
Loveland Police Department offers free alcohol training classes and you can register by clicking here, or emailing clerk@cityofloveland.org a completed registration form.
Click here to download a fillable pdf form to register for the class. Please provide an adequate mailing address to receive your certificates.
This class is offered quarterly, with classes in Spanish being offered twice annually, and is a State of Colorado certified program. Once this class is completed successfully a certificate valid for three years will be issued.
Please monitor this webpage for updates or call the City Clerk's office.
Class Information:
Questions can be directed to
The course is free, but there is a non-refundable no-show fee of $25 per person. Please cancel at least 24 hours prior to the course.
Where: Police and Courts Building
810 E. 10th Street (Police Institute)
Loveland, Colorado 80537
When: Tuesday December 10th
*Optional Spanish Language Dates: Wednesday December 11th, 2024.
All classes are scheduled from 4pm to 8pm - Spanish language classes are available if we receive more than 10 registrations.
To register for any of the above dates click this hyperlink.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and bring your ID, as well as something to take notes with- there is a test at the end! Certificates are valid for three years from the class date with a passing score (70% or higher). TIPS training certificates are transferrable anywhere in the state!
Click here to download the registration form.
Please see the below links for additional training course options.
https://cocompletecompliance.com/
https://alcoholbeveragetraining.com/
On April 20, 2021 Loveland City Council approved Ordinance 6443 establishing Chapter 5.45 of the Loveland Municipal Code concerning the age, licensure, fines, enforcement and restricted sale for Tobacco Products and Tobacco Product Retailers.
Completed applications for new licenses or completed applications for renewals can be turned in, with a check for $300.00, to:
City Clerk's Office
Tobacco Licensing
500 E. 3rd St.
Loveland, CO 80537
Click here to view Ordinance 6443 in the Loveland Municipal Code.
Click here to download a Loveland Local Application Packet for Tobacco Licensing.
Click here to download a Loveland Local Renewal Application for Tobacco Licensing.
All license renewal dates will be effective January to December and all licenses will be required to submit renewals prior to December 31st of the current year.
After receiving a local license, the licensee must apply to the State of Colorado for a State Tobacco license. A current City License must be provided as proof to the State prior to receiving a State License. Please visit this link to apply for a State Tobacco License: https://sbg.colorado.gov/liquor-tobacco/tobacco
To schedule a final inspection for tobacco licenses, contact the City Clerk's Office at
A full listing of active tobacco licenses can be found at the following link: https://thelogicsystem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=801d7773add24958bdc9358defc2f1bb
Emergency Order No. 20-003 _ City Manager's Office May 28, 2020
Emergency Order No. 20-002 _ City Manager's Office April 21, 2020
Emergency Order No. 20-001 _ City Manager's Office April 21, 2020
City of Loveland Declaration of Local Disaster March 13, 2020
Civic Center Complex: Use Regulation, October 1, 2019
Downtown Loveland Parking Facility Use Regulation, November 1, 2019
Angie Sprang, Interim City Clerk
Angie.Sprang@cityofloveland.org
Chad Thompson, Deputy City Clerk
Chad.Thompson@cityofloveland.org
Adriana Mazur, Assistant City Clerk
Public Records, Liquor Licensing, Contract and Recording
Adriana.Mazur@cityofloveland.org
Lindsay VanWyk, Assistant City Clerk
Council Agenda, Misc. Licensing, Boards and Commissions
Lindsay.VanWyk@cityofloveland.org
Sterling Wilson, Assistant City Clerk
Public Records, Liquor Licensing, Water Bank Records
Sterling.Wilson@cityofloveland.org