Permits

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PERMITS         

         ALARM SYSTEM PERMIT

  • $15.00 Residential , $30.00 Commercial
  • Permits issued during and before December 2016 expire December 31st and renew annually in December.
  • Permits issued January 2017 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 25th through July 5th 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

         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

 

         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