Permits

PERMITS         

         ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT

• $15.00 Residential , $30.00 Commercial
• Permits issued during and before December expire December 31st and renew annually in December.
• Permits issued January 20th and later expire one year after issuance and renew annually.
• Alarm permit website: http://product.cityalarmpermit.com/famscitizen/columbia

         BEER PERMIT

• $250.00 Fee. (non-refundable)
• $100.00 annual renewal fee.
• Subject to approval by the City of Columbia Beer Board on the second Wednesday of each month.
• Special Event permits are $150 (non-refundable).
• MUNICIPAL CODE - BEER- June 2018.pdf
• ORDINANCE 4202 - amending Municipal Code August 2018.pdf
• ORDINANCE 4227 - amending Municipal Code March 2019.pdf
• Beer Permit
• 2020 Beer Board Meetings          Deadline to Submit Application
  • March 11, 2020                  February 26, 2020
  • April 8, 2020                      March 25, 2020
  • May 13, 2020                     April 29, 2020
  • June 10, 2020                     May 27, 2020
  • July 8, 2020                        June 24, 2020
  • August 12, 2020                 July 29, 2020
  • September 9, 2020             August 26, 2020
  • October 14, 2020               September 30, 2020 
  • November 10, 2020           October 27, 2020
  • December 9, 2020             November 25, 2020
  • January 13, 2021               December 30, 2020

         FIREWORKS PERMIT

• Fireworks may be sold only from June 25^th through July 5^th each year.
• A Transient Vendor Permit would be required if the applicant’s dominant business is outside the state of Tennessee. The applicant for the firework permit must obtain a building permit with the Grant’s and Planning Department for the construction of the tent.
• The Fireworks Permit Application covers both retail sale of fireworks and public display.
• A fee of $2,500, non-refundable is due with submitted application for retail sales.
• A fee of $1,000, non-refundable is due with submitted application for a public display permit.
• Additional fees for other permits are required.
• Other items required:
  • Copy of certificate of registration sales & use tax.
  • Copy of State of Tennessee Firework Permit.
  • A Certificate of Liability Insurance with City of Columbia named as additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00.
  • Proof of tent flame retardant.
  • A site map (sketched out is fine).
• FIREWORKS - MUNICIPAL CODE - June 2018.pdf
• Fireworks Permit

         LIQUOR LICENSE

• First time applicants see tn.gov/ABC
• Renews annually for State and City.
• Fee based on seating capacity.

         MASS GATHERING PERMIT

• $25.00 non-refundable fee and Liability Insurance coverage to City.
• Issued for any large gathering involving City property.
• MASS GATHERING & SPECIAL EVENTS - MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
• Mass Gathering Permit

         PEDDLER’S PERMIT

• $50.00 per person.
• Issued for door to door solicitation within the city limits for 30 days.
• Requirements for each person.
  • Picture of each applicant should be brought in with application.
  • Background check by the Columbia Police Department.
• PEDDLERS PERMIT - MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
• Peddler's Permit

         TAXI CAB AND DRIVER PERMIT

• $5.00 annual fee for taxi Cab Company and each driver.
• $1.00 sticker for each cab.
• Picture of each applicant.
• Liability Insurance required for the company and vehicles.
• Drivers must be listed on the Liability Insurance Policy.
• Police department must approve applicant after a back ground check.
• TAXI CABS - MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
• Taxi Cab and Driver Permit

           TEMPORARY VENDING PERMIT

• $50.00 for three (3) days.
• If applicant is not the owner of the property, written permission from the property owner is required.
• TEMPORARY VENDING - MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
• Temporary Vending Permit

         TRANSIENT VENDOR PERMIT

• $57.00 for fourteen (14) days.
• Issued for out of state vendors for short term use.
• Requires approval by the Grants & Planning Department.
• NOTE: A transient vendor is required to purchase a temporary vending permit also.
• Transient Vendor Permit

         YARD SALE PERMIT

• $5.00 for two (2) consecutive days.
• Allowed two (2) permits per calendar year for each location.
• Print and complete the permit attachment and bring to City Hall to receive your permit.
• YARD SALES - MUNICIPAL CODE.pdf
• Yard Sale Permit