This article explains how to create and manage permit types. Permit types help organize permits and are used when creating permit uses.
Important Note:
This article applies to Elevate V5 permit applications. If your system matches the V4 image below, you may be using a different version. Please visit the V4 Database Management Guide instead.
View a Permit Type
View existing permit types. Permit types are displayed in the permit type list.
Sign in to your site:
Navigate to Admin Tools:
Select the Permits tile:
Click the Permit Types tab:
View the list of Permit Types:
Note:
Permit types are listed in alphabetical order. Permit types that have been used are displayed in gray, while permit types that have not been used are displayed using the standard text style.
Add a Permit Type
Create a permit type to organize permits and support permit use configuration.
Sign in to your site:
Navigate to Admin Tools:
Select the Permits tile:
Click the Permit Types tab:
Click the Add Permit Type button:
Enter Permit Type Name:
Note:
A new row is added to the bottom of the list. Enter a value in the row.
Click the Save button:
Edit a Permit Type
Update the name of an existing permit type that has not been used by a permit.
Sign in to your site:
Navigate to Admin Tools:
Select the Permits tile:
Click the Permit Types tab:
Edit the Permit Type Name, as needed. Then click the Save button:
Note:
Only permit types that a permit has not used can be renamed. Permit types that have been used are displayed in gray and cannot be edited.
Delete a Permit Type
Delete a permit type that is no longer needed and has not been used by a permit.
Sign in to your site:
Navigate to Admin Tools:
Select the Permits tile:
Click the Permit Types tab:
Click the Trashcan icon next to the Permit Type you want to delete:
On the confirmation window, click the Delete Permit Type button:
