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CATEGORY: PERMITS (15) [ Total entries: 21 (showing 20 per page) ]
Description: Permits issued for activities, minor actions, or temporary situations that have little risk for long term impact. Ex: yard sale, dumpster, special events, tents, road closures, temporary sign permits, etc.
Retention: 1 year after expiration of permit
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Applications to sell beer and wine in the county or city.
Retention: 7 years after expiration
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records designating a vehicle as an emergency vehicle and providing for emergency lighting on the vehicle.
Retention: 3 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Documents reflecting formal requests for reconsideration of a denial, revocation, or suspension of an alcohol license.
Retention: 7 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: ATF form F7CR
Retention: 1 year
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Fingerprints and identification records for individuals applying for a beer license.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records relating to a voluntary program for registering bicycles.
Retention: 2 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: This series documents the application and issuance of building permits and includes applications from property owners to erect a new structure or make modifications to an existing structure, permits allowing construction, and land disturbance permits.
Retention: 10 years
Updated: April 25, 2025
Description: Records documenting citations issued by license inspectors for non-compliance with business license agreements.
Retention: 2 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records documenting the issuance of business privilege licenses and license renewal notices.
Retention: 2 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Applications for licensing as a general contractor; includes copies of licenses.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Permits to install or upgrade plumbing fixtures, gas connections, or electrical equipment.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Affidavit ensuring appropriate measures taken to abate an asbestos or lead during the demolition of structures.
Retention: 10 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Permits to local contractors to excavate in proximity of utility lines.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records documenting the review and approval of permits to relocate houses.
Retention: 2 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records used to register mobile homes for tax purposes and to permit electrical and sewage hook-ups.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Listings of all businesses operating within a jurisdiction
Retention: Retain until superseded
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Listing of permits issued
Retention: 2 years after permit expires.
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Applications and permits for permanent signage
Retention: 3 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
Description: Records granting licenses to building tradesmen wanting to work in an area.
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 20, 2016
