Commercial/Residential Solicitation Permit

See Black Hawk Municipal Code, Chapter 6, Article XIII, Sections 6-411 through 6-430.1

No person shall act as a commercial solicitor or otherwise engage in door-to-door commercial solicitation within the City without first registering with the City Clerk and obtaining a permit in accordance with this Article. Canvassers and noncommercial solicitors are not required to register or obtain a permit, but may do so for the purpose of reassuring City residents of the canvasser or noncommercial solicitor's good faith.

What you need to know

Ordinance 2015-16, approved by City Council on July 8, 2015, repealed and reenacted the City’s Residential Solicitation Code in order to ensure a reasonable registration method to further protect public safety. Owners or lawful occupants of private property may register their property on the City’s “Do Not Solicit” list by completing a form provided by the City Clerk’s office.

Each permitted solicitor is responsible for reviewing the list immediately upon issuance of their permit. They are prohibited from soliciting at those addresses registered with the Clerk’s office, as well as any public or private premises in the City if a “No Solicitation,” “No Trespassing,” or other sign conveying a similar message is posted at or near the entrance or entrances to such premises. 

Registered and authorized solicitors are required to wear a photo identification badge bearing the words “Permitted Solicitor.” All door-to-door solicitation shall only be conducted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and the later of 8:00 p.m., or sunset, as announced and published by the National Weather Service daily.

Contact the City Clerk’s office for further information.