Business Resources

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• Completed Town of Taos Business Registration Application (Please make sure all lines are completed and all questions are answered.)
• Business Registration fee – $35.00
• A Hard Copy of your NM CRS Tax ID Number from New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department must be attached.
• A Hard Copy of your Federal Tax ID Number from the IRS must be attached.
• Approved Fire Inspection from Taos Fire Department (Please call 575-758-3386 to schedule an appointment).
• Fire Inspection Fee (Please see attached Fire Inspection Fee Schedule).
• A Food Certificate from NM Environment Department for all business proposing to sell any kind of food or beverage products must be attached. Please call NM Environment Department at 575-758-8808 for instructions.
• Approval from Public Works (grease traps, utilities, etc.) (1030 Dea Lane, 575-751-2047).
• All certifications received pertaining to type of business proposed (beauty/barber shops, car/recreation vehicle dealerships, medical, contractors, etc.)
• Completed Sign Permit Application (will need to submit prior to any and all signs being erected or placed.)
• A Certificate of Occupancy for new construction and/or change of occupancy is required.
• A Code walk through by a NM Registered Architect for all spaces requiring a change of occupancy.
• Approval from P&Z Commission for any Conditional Use Permit.
• Approval from P&Z Commission for any Special Use Permit which include but are not limited to cemeteries, columbarium, crematory or mausoleum; churches; hospitals; mortuary or funeral home; nursing home or assisted living; residential treatment center or group home; school, college, or academy, trade schools whether privately or publicly owned; any other use which is institutional in nature.

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• Completed Sign Permit Application
• Sign Permit Fee – $2.00 per square foot, minimum $47.00
• A description or sketch (minimum scale 1″=20′) of the propose site of the proposed signage showing its position upon the lot, building, or structure in relation to identified adjacent lots, buildings, or structures and public rights-of-way and any existing signage.
• A sketch (minimum 1″=20′) or digital rendering, or a digital photo of the proposed signage clearly displaying its graphics and lettering content, its overall dimensions, the manner and materials of its construction, and the proposed method of attachment to the building or structure or the ground where it will be situated.
• Photographs of the surrounding area taken from each elevation of the building or structure.
• Submit a narrative explaining how the Sign Permit applied for will not create a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, nor cause an extraordinary expense, nor create a nuisance.
• Must adhere to the requirements in Chapter 16.20.010.5 S.

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• Completed Pushcart Vendor Permit Application (For public property push cart vendor applications submit application by March 15 of each year, applications received after March 15th may be considered depending on need and availability of unissued permits)
• Pushcart Vendor Permit Application fee – $135.00 Public Property / $35.00 Private Property
• Fire Inspection fee – $25.00
• If on private property a written lease or written permission of the owner of the property from which sales are to be made.
• Proof of property ownership – (Copy of most recent registered deed)
• Vicinity Map
• Photograph of the cart, the size of the cart, materials used. If the cart is not yet built, submit reasonably accurate drawings or blueprints, specifications, a color rendering of the cart and materials to be used.
• Photograph of the proposed signs and/or menu signs (prices must be displayed prominently on a sign) or submit a brief description of the sign(s) to be used. Signs must be attached to the push cart.
• Site Plan (minimum size 24” by 36”, minimum scale 1” = 20’). Site plan shall depict all existing and proposed structures, setbacks, parking area, right-of-way and other applicable strict/standard requirements
• Submit a narrative describing the products proposed to be sold including prices
• Food Certificate from the New Mexico Environment Department (Food Vendor)
• Proof of comprehensive general public liability and property damage insurance naming the Town of Taos as an additional insured and providing coverage in at least the maximum liability amounts specified in the New Mexico tort claims act New Mexico Statutes Annotated Section 41-4-19. In the application, the applicant shall also indemnify and hold harmless the town of Taos against all liability, harm or claims arising out of the permitted use.
• For pushcart vendors on public property only: As a condition of obtaining a permit, such vendors shall allow the Town Police Department to conduct a background Investigation through the national crime and information center. Vendor shall provide the Town of Taos Police department with a social security number, driver’s license or other similar identification to perform the background check. If the background check discloses information indicating that the applicant is unfit, a permit shall not be issued, or if already issued shall be revoked.
• Approved Fire Inspection from the Town of Taos Fire Marshal (Food Vendor)
• All food vendors using propane must receive an inspection from the New Mexico LP Bureau and must adhere to the New Mexico Regulations Department (LP Gas Bureau Rules and Regulations for LP Gas (attached) before any Pushcart Vendor Permit is issued. Must submit inspection approval with application
• If any propane appliance or equipment is replaced a new inspection from the New Mexico LP Bureau must be completed and the new appliance or equipment information must be submitted to the Planning, Community and Economic Development Department along with the new inspection approval. (Must adhere to the requirements as outlined in the NM Regulations and Licensing Department L.P. Gas Bureau Rules and Regulations.
• All food vendors that offer food for sale shall be required to have an approved grease trap or proof that the grease is being disposed in an approved grease trap
• All vendors shall be required to dispose of garbage at an approved sanitary container, dumpster, etc.
• Submit a narrative explaining how the Pushcart Vendor Permit applied for will not create a danger to the public health, safety or welfare, nor cause an extraordinary expense, nor create a nuisance as per Article III of Section 5.12 Pushcart Vendors.
• Submit a brief explanation on the pushcart power supply and how it is consistent with state regulations (Pushcart vendors shall be responsible for their own power supply consistent with state regulations.)
• Owner’s Affidavit (To be completed only when applicant has an agent

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• Completed Itinerant Vendor Permit Application
• Itinerant Vendor Permit Application fee – $35.00
• Fire Inspection fee – $25.00
• Written lease or written permission of the owner of the property from which sales are to be made to be dated not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of the application.
• Proof of property ownership – (Copy of registered deed)
• Vicinity Map
• Site Plan (minimum size 24” by 36”, minimum scale 1” = 20’). Site plan shall depict all existing and proposed structures, setbacks, parking area, right-of-way and other applicable strict/standard requirements
• Submit a narrative explaining the type and quality of the goods, wares or merchandise to be sold or offered for sale by applicant in the town, and the cost of such goods, wares and merchandise
• Food Certificate from the New Mexico Environment Department (Food Vendor)
• Approved Fire Inspection from the Town of Taos Fire Marshal (Food Vendor)
• All food vendors using propane must receive an inspection from the New Mexico LP Bureau and must adhere to the New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department LP Gas Bureau Rules and Regulations for LP Gas (attached) before any new or renewal Itinerant Vendor Permit is issued. Must submit inspection approval with application
• If any propane appliance or equipment is replaced a new inspection from the New Mexico LP Bureau must be completed and the new appliance or equipment information must be submitted to the Planning, Community and Economic Development Department along with the new inspection approval
• All food vendors that offer food for sale shall be required to have an approved grease trap or proof that the grease is being disposed in an approved grease trap
• All vendors shall be required to dispose of garbage at an approved sanitary container, dumpster, etc.
• Submit a narrative explaining how the Itinerant Vendor Permit applied for will meet the requirements of Article II of Section 5.12 Itinerant Vendors, Peddlers and Solicitors. (The Itinerant Vendor Permit will not create a danger to the public health, safety or welfare, nor cause an extraordinary expense, nor create a nuisance.)
• Submit a brief description of the sign(s) to be used for advertising done or proposed to be done in order to attract customers which shall comply with the sign ordinance. No more than two (2) signs, totaling no more than twelve (12) square feet. A-Frame signs are permitted.

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