Lookup values
Lookup Values represent common options you will see in various drop-down and field menu choices throughout the entirety of SmartGov.
Editing lookup values
- Click on Administration from the navigation menu.
- Select Jurisdiction Setup.
- Click on Lookup Values. This will open the list of possible Lookup Values that can be edited.
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The Address Direction values are the direction designators at the beginning or end of a street address.
- Click Address Direction from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter a Name for the Address Direction in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the direction.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Address Directions.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Address Direction to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Address Direction from the list.
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The Address Street values are recognized street names and their corresponding zip codes.
- Click Address Street from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the street name in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Street.
- Enter the Zip Code that corresponds with the Street if applicable.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Address Streets.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Address Street value to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Address Street from the list.
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The Address Street Type values are types of streets. Examples of an Address Street Type may be Road or Ave.
- Click Address Street Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the abbreviated Street Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Street Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Street Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Address Street Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Address Street Type from the list.
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The Address Suite Type value are types of suites. Examples of an Address Suite Type are Apt and Unit.
- Click Address Suite Types from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the abbreviated Suite Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Suite Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Suite Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Address Suite Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Address Suite Type from the list.
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The Address Zip Code values are recognized zip codes with their corresponding city and state.
- Click Address Zip Codes from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the City, State abbreviation and Zip Code in the corresponding fields.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Zip Codes.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Zip Code to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Zip Code from the list.
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The Block Type values are block types that can be associated with a parcel.
- Click Block Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Block Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Block Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Block Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Block Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Block Type from the list.
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The Building Code Edition values are descriptions and names of codes.
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Click Building Code Edition from the list of Lookup Values.
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Click Add.
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Enter the code in the Name field.
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Use the Description field to describe the field.
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Repeat this process to add any additional Building Code Editions.
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Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Building Code Editions to display in the list.
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Click Save.
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Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Building Code Edition from the list.
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This lookup value refers to the status of a business account. Each status must be tied to a process state. You can have multiple statuses tied to a single process state, however one status must be set as the default for the process state. *Note: You may not have access to this feature at this time.
- Click Business Process Status from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Select the appropriate State from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the display name for the status in the Name field.
- Enter a Description for the status.
- Ensure the Active box is checked to display the record in the list of available business process statuses.
- Check the Default State box to make this status the default display option for the selected status state.
- Repeat this process to add any additional records.
- Click Save.
- To remove a business process status from the list, click the trash can icon (
).
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The Code References values are descriptions and names of codes.
- Click Code References from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Code in the Name field.
- If applicable, enter the Version of the specific Code in the Version field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Code.
- Enter any Legal Text that corresponds with the code in the Legal Text field.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Code References.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Code Reference to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Code Reference from the list.
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The Contact Roles values list out the name and description of roles applicable to contacts and contractors in SmartGov.
- Click Contact Role from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Contact Role in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Contact Role.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Contact Roles.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Contact Role to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Contact Role from the list.
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The Contractor License Type values detail the licenses that can be applied to Contractors as well as their expiration grace period.
- Click Contractor License Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the abbreviated License Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Contractor License Type.
- Fill in the Expiration Grace Period for the Contractor License Type. Use the drop-down menu to select Days, Months, or Years.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Contractor License Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Contractor License Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Contractor License Type from the list.
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The Email Type values list out the various email types that can be associated with a contact or contractor.
- Click Email Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the type of email in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Email Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Email Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Email Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete an Email Type from the list.
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The Lot Type values are lot types that can be associated with a parcel.
- Click Lot Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Lot Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Lot Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Lot Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Lot Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Lot Type from the list.
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The Neighborhood values list the name and description of neighborhoods that can be associated with a parcel.
- Click Neighborhood from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Neighborhood in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Neighborhood.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Neighborhoods.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Neighborhood to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Neighborhood from the list.
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The Payment Type values list out the various types of payment options when creating a receipt.
- Click Payment Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Payment Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Payment Type.
- If applicable, enter the External Payment Method.
- If applicable, check the Reference Required box.
- Check the Default box if the payment type should be the default type on a receipt.
- Check the Portal Online Payment box if the Payment Type will be the default type for the Citizen Portal. *Note: Most jurisdictions have this set to Online Payment.
- Check the Back Office Online Payment box next to all Payment Types that will be used in the back office.
- If applicable, click the magnifying glass icon (
) and select a Convenience Fee to be associated with the Payment Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Payment Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Payment Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Payment Type from the list.
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The Phone Type values list the types of phone numbers you can associate with a contact or contractor.
- Click Phone Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Phone Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Phone Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Phone Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Phone Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Phone Type from the list.
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The Qualification values are the qualifications that may be associated with inspections and SmartGov users under the Inspector role.
- Click Qualification from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Qualification in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Qualification.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Qualifications.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Qualification to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Qualification from the list.
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The Subdivision values list out the different subdivisions located within the jurisdiction.
- Click Subdivision from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Subdivision in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Subdivision.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Subdivisions.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Subdivision to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Subdivision from the list.
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The Workflow Action Status values list the various statuses that can be applied to actions that are associated with workflow steps on a permit.
- Click Workflow Action Status from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the Status in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Status.
- Select if the Status is an Initial status.
- Check the Approved box if the status denotes an action has been approved or completed.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Workflow Action Statuses.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Workflow Action Status to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Workflow Action Status from the list.
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The Zone Type values list the name and description of the zones within the jurisdiction.
- Click Zone Type from the list of Lookup Values.
- Click Add.
- Enter the abbreviated Zone Type in the Name field.
- Use the Description field to describe the Zone Type.
- Repeat this process to add any additional Zone Types.
- Ensure the Active box is checked if you wish for the Zone Type to display in the list.
- Click Save.
- Click the trash can icon (
) to delete a Zone Type from the list.