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Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
OriginatorCity of Bellingham
Publication Date2020-12-22
Title
City of Bellingham Permits - derived
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Publication Information
Publication PlaceBellingham, WA
PublisherCity of Bellingham
Online Linkagehttp://www.cob.org/services/maps
Online Linkagesftp://ftp.cob.org/GIS_Data/

Description
Abstract
                            Derived permits (D_Permits) is a point featureclass which contains the land use, right-of-way and fire permits within the City of Bellingham. The attribute information source is the permitting system TRAKiT information joined to address points or parcel or street centroids. Attributes include basic permit information such as dates, description, classification, type and values. There are over 60 attributes describing each permit so review full attribute metadata for details.
                          
Purpose
                            The purpose of the derived permits data is to show the location of land use, right-of-way and fire permits within the City of Bellingham.
                          
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date2021-08-19
Currentness Reference
                            Publication date
                          
Status
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyDaily

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-122.574
East Bounding Coordinate-122.303
North Bounding Coordinate48.823
South Bounding Coordinate48.644

Keywords
Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keywordenvironment
Theme Keywordstructure
Theme Keywordtransportation

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusCOB
Theme KeywordFacilities

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusEPA GIS Keyword Thesaurus
Theme KeywordEnvironment
Theme KeywordFacilities
Theme KeywordLand
Theme KeywordPermits
Theme KeywordWater

Theme
Theme Keyword ThesaurusUser
Theme KeywordFacilities
Theme KeywordLand
Theme KeywordNatural Resources
Theme KeywordPermits
Theme KeywordUtiltiies

Place
Place Keyword ThesaurusNone
Place KeywordCity of Bellingham
Place KeywordUnited States
Place KeywordWashington
Place KeywordWhatcom County

Access Constraints
                        None.
                      
Use Constraints
                        None. Data are considered current to the date of the original source material. Please check sources, scale, accuracy, currentness and other available information. Please confirm that you are using the most recent copy of both data and metadata.
                      
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonPublic Works GIS Staff
Contact PositionPublic Works GIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address2221 Pacific St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98229

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Security Information
Security Classification SystemCOB Metadata Implementation
Security ClassificationNo Confidentiality
Security Handling DescriptionStandard Technical Controls

Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350

Data Quality 

Logical Consistency Report
                        Tests for integrity have not been performed.
                      
Completeness Report
                        Features represented have not been tested for completeness
                      
Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
                                Horizontal positional accuracy may vary greatly throughout these data. Consult attribute descriptions to locate a horizontal accuracy code if present.
                              
Lineage
Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata created
                              
Process Date2010-21-5


Process Step
Process Description
                                Metadata updated
                              
Process Date2021-08-19


Entities and Attributes 

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type LabelD_Permits
Entity Type Definition
Attribites from the City of Bellingham permitting system
Entity Type Definition SourceCOB

Attribute
Attribute LabelOBJECTID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition SourceEsri
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape
Attribute Definition
Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition SourceEsri
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute
Attribute LabelPERMIT_NO
Attribute Definition
Permit identification number
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelPERMIT_CATEGORY
Attribute Definition
General category for generalizing permits
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueSTORMWATER
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
STORMWATER
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePUBLIC WORKS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
PUBLIC WORKS
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueHISTORIC PERMIT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
HISTORIC PERMIT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueTRANSPORTATION
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
TRANSPORTATION
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueDEMOLITION
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
DEMOLITION
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueSTREET TREES
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
STREET TREES
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueMECHANICAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
MECHANICAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueEVENT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
EVENT
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueFIRE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
FIRE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueBUILDING
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
BUILDING
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueELECTRICAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
ELECTRICAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValuePLUMBING
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
PLUMBING
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Attribute
Attribute LabelPERMIT_CLASS
Attribute Definition
General class of permit - primary land use permits
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueEXISTING RESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueNONRESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
NONRESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueMULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueRESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
RESIDENTIAL
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB
Attribute Domain Values
Enumerated Domain
Enumerated Domain ValueMIXED USE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition
MIXED USE
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source
COB

Attribute
Attribute LabelPREFIX
Attribute Definition
Prefix of the permit numbering sequence
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelAPPLIED
Attribute Definition
Date of permit application
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
date

Attribute
Attribute LabelAPPROVED
Attribute Definition
Date permit was approved
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
date

Attribute
Attribute LabelISSUED
Attribute Definition
Date permit was issued
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
date

Attribute
Attribute LabelFINALED
Attribute Definition
Date permit was finaled
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
date

Attribute
Attribute LabelEXPIRED
Attribute Definition
Date permit was expired
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
date

Attribute
Attribute LabelPARENT_PROJECT_NO
Attribute Definition
Identification number of the parent project
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelPARENT_PERMIT_NO
Attribute Definition
Identification number of the parent permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelChild_Permit_Count
Attribute Definition
Number of child permits
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelPermitType
Attribute Definition
Type of permit defined in the permitting system
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelPermitSubType
Attribute Definition
Subtype of permit defined in the permitting system
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelSTATUS
Attribute Definition
Current permit status
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelSITE_ADDR
Attribute Definition
Site address of the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelDESCRIPTION
Attribute Definition
General description of the purpose of the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelJOBVALUE
Attribute Definition
Value of the construction being permitted
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric decimal

Attribute
Attribute LabelFEES_CHARGED
Attribute Definition
Total of fees charged for the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric decimal

Attribute
Attribute LabelFEES_PAID
Attribute Definition
Total of fees paid for the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric decimal

Attribute
Attribute LabelOWNER_NAME
Attribute Definition
Property owner name
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelAPPLICANT_NAME
Attribute Definition
Permit applicant name
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelCONTRACTOR_NAME
Attribute Definition
Permit contractor name
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelCODE_TYPE
Attribute Definition
Building code type applied to the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelCODE_YEAR
Attribute Definition
Year of the building code applied to the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelCENSUS_CODE
Attribute Definition
Census code and description referenced by the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelEXIST_FLOOR_AREA
Attribute Definition
Prexisting building square footage
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNEW_FLOOR_AREA
Attribute Definition
New floor area based on the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelTOTAL_FLOOR_AREA
Attribute Definition
Total building area, prexisting plus new
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNUM_STORIES
Attribute Definition
permitted number of building floors
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNEW_DWELL_UNITS
Attribute Definition
Number of new residential dwelling units based on the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNUM_NEW_UNITS
Attribute Definition
Number of new units based on the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelEXIST_DWELL_UNITS
Attribute Definition
Existing residential dwelling units for the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelSCOPEOFWORK
Attribute Definition
Construction scope of work for the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelOccupancy_Class_1
Attribute Definition
First occupancy class for the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelFloor_Area_1
Attribute Definition
Floor area for the first structure occupancy class
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelOccupancy_Class_2
Attribute Definition
Second occupancy class for the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelFloor_Area_2
Attribute Definition
Floor area for the second structure occupancy class
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelOccupancy_Class_3
Attribute Definition
Third occupancy class for the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelFloor_Area_3
Attribute Definition
Floor area for the third structure occupancy class
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelOccupancy_Class_4
Attribute Definition
Fourth occupancy class for the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelFloor_Area_4
Attribute Definition
Floor area for the fourth structure occupancy class
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelPermit_Value
Attribute Definition
Total construction value of the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric decimal

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEOTYPE
Attribute Definition
GIS feature type the permit is tied to
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelSITE_APN
Attribute Definition
Parcel number associated with the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelSITE_ALTERNATE_ID
Attribute Definition
Alternate ID tied to the permit (address or street id)
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_STATUS
Attribute Definition
Status of the GIS feature tied to the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelPARENT_SITE_APN
Attribute Definition
Parent parcel number associated with the permit
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_SITE_ADDR
Attribute Definition
Site address associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_OWNER_ADDR1
Attribute Definition
Tax parcel owner address line 1 associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_OWNER_ADDR2
Attribute Definition
Tax parcel owner address line 2 associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_OWNER_CITY
Attribute Definition
Tax parcel owner city associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_OWNER_STATE
Attribute Definition
Tax parcel owner state associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelGEO_OWNER_NAME
Attribute Definition
Tax parcel owner name associated with GIS feature
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelNeighborhood
Attribute Definition
Neighborhood name associated with property
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelZoning_Description
Attribute Definition
Property zoning description
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelHousing_Type
Attribute Definition
Housing type
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Alphanumeric text

Attribute
Attribute LabelNum_Studios
Attribute Definition
Number of residential studio units in the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNum_1Beds
Attribute Definition
Number of residential 1 bedroom units in the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNum_2Beds
Attribute Definition
Number of residential 2 bedroom units in the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNum_3Beds
Attribute Definition
Number of residential 3 bedroom units in the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelNum_4Beds
Attribute Definition
Number of residential 4 bedroom units in the structure
Attribute Definition SourceCOB
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
numeric integer

Attribute
Attribute LabelGIS_OBJECT_ID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition SourceEsri
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Resource DescriptionDownloadable Data
Distribution Liability
                        The City of Bellingham has developed these data and maps for its own use and no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions, or intended use. The City of Bellingham shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is entirely assumed by the user.
                      

Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2021-08-19
Metadata Future Review Date2025-08-19
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationCity of Bellingham
Contact PersonGIS Staff
Contact PositionGIS Staff
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address210 Lottie St
CityBellingham
State or ProvinceWA
Postal Code98225

Contact Voice Telephone360-778-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone360-778-7701
Contact Electronic Mail Addressgishelp@cob.org
Contact Instructions
                                http://www.cob.org/services/maps/index.aspx
                              

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998