Broomfield Summer Season Brings An Influx In Solicitor License Applications

Press release from the City and County of Broomfield:

July 23, 2020

The Summer season brings an influx in solicitor license applications and the City Clerk’s office has already received dozens of applications. Since we’ve received complaints, and door to door solicitation is protected by the 1st Amendment, please see the following guidelines below.

Chapter 5-20 of the Broomfield Municipal Code requires all individuals to obtain a solicitor’s license through the City Clerk’s office before soliciting in Broomfield. The City Clerk issues solicitors a badge that must be displayed that will say “Licensed Solicitor” and it will contain their name, address, and license number.

If a resident does not want solicitors at their home, a sign with the words “no solicitors” or “no soliciting” needs to be conspicuously displayed at the individual’s residence. Additionally, solicitation is not permitted before 9:00 am or after 9:00 pm.

Please note that the signage requirement is for each individual residence. If an HOA or neighborhood posts a “no solicitation” sign for the area, solicitors are still allowed to solicit. Solicitors are required to comply with all current public health orders.

If a solicitor is in violation of the code requirements, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 303.438.6400.

This press release was produced by the City and County of Broomfield. The views expressed are the author's own.