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Free Citizen Service Procedure

Service delivery for [public service]

Application Requirements Review Workflow Inter-Department Routing Timeline & SLAs Fee Schedule Appeals Process

Citizen Service Procedure

Use this template to service delivery for [public service].

Template Metadata

Field Details
Category Government
Owner [Team or owner]
Version [Version number]
Effective Date [Date]
Review Cycle [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status [Draft / In Review / Approved]

Application Requirements

Provide a complete checklist of documents, forms, and prerequisites the citizen must submit. Be specific about acceptable formats and where to obtain forms.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Review Workflow

Describe the step-by-step process from submission to decision. Include who reviews at each stage, what they check, and possible outcomes (approve, deny, request additional info).

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Inter-Department Routing

Explain how the application moves between departments. Include a table showing each department, their review responsibility, and estimated review time.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Timeline & SLAs

Provide concrete timeline commitments in a table. Include statutory deadlines if applicable. Specify what happens if SLAs are missed.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Fee Schedule

List all applicable fees in a table with amounts, payment methods, and refund policies.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Appeals Process

Describe the citizen's right to appeal, the appeals body, filing deadline, required documentation, and hearing procedures. Use checklists and tables. Write at an 8th-grade reading level for public accessibility.

Item Details Owner Status
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement] [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] [Owner] [Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Template Structure

What the Citizen Service Procedure Includes

Use this government template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Application Requirements

Provide a complete checklist of documents, forms, and prerequisites the citizen must submit. Be specific about acceptable formats and where to obtain forms.

2

Review Workflow

Describe the step-by-step process from submission to decision. Include who reviews at each stage, what they check, and possible outcomes (approve, deny, request additional info).

3

Inter-Department Routing

Explain how the application moves between departments. Include a table showing each department, their review responsibility, and estimated review time.

4

Timeline & SLAs

Provide concrete timeline commitments in a table. Include statutory deadlines if applicable. Specify what happens if SLAs are missed.

5

Fee Schedule

List all applicable fees in a table with amounts, payment methods, and refund policies.

6

Appeals Process

Describe the citizen's right to appeal, the appeals body, filing deadline, required documentation, and hearing procedures. Use checklists and tables. Write at an 8th-grade reading level for public accessibility.

Recommended Structure

Write a Citizen Service Procedure document in a clear, accessible government tone. Structure with:

Application Requirements

Provide a complete checklist of documents, forms, and prerequisites the citizen must submit. Be specific about acceptable formats and where to obtain forms.

Review Workflow

Describe the step-by-step process from submission to decision. Include who reviews at each stage, what they check, and possible outcomes (approve, deny, request additional info).

Inter-Department Routing

Explain how the application moves between departments. Include a table showing each department, their review responsibility, and estimated review time.

Timeline & SLAs

Provide concrete timeline commitments in a table. Include statutory deadlines if applicable. Specify what happens if SLAs are missed.

Fee Schedule

List all applicable fees in a table with amounts, payment methods, and refund policies.

Appeals Process

Describe the citizen's right to appeal, the appeals body, filing deadline, required documentation, and hearing procedures.

Use checklists and tables. Write at an 8th-grade reading level for public accessibility.

Example Filled Template

Building Permit Application — Processing Procedure

Department: Community Development | Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Revision: 3.2

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following to the Permits Office (Room 102, City Hall) or via the online portal at permits.riverside.gov:

  • [ ] Completed Application Form CD-101 (available online or at the Permits Office)
  • [ ] Site plan drawn to scale (minimum 1" = 20')
  • [ ] Two (2) sets of construction drawings stamped by a licensed architect or engineer
  • [ ] Proof of property ownership or owner authorization letter
  • [ ] Contractor license number and proof of insurance
  • [ ] Environmental review clearance (for projects over 5,000 sq ft)
  • [ ] Stormwater management plan (if disturbing more than 1 acre)

Review Workflow

  1. Intake & Completeness Check — Permits Office staff verifies all required documents are present. Incomplete applications are returned with a deficiency notice within 3 business days.
  2. Plan Review Assignment — Complete applications are assigned to a plan reviewer and routed to applicable departments.
  3. Technical Review — Each department reviews plans against applicable codes and standards.
  4. Correction Cycle — If corrections are needed, applicant receives a consolidated correction letter. Applicant has 180 days to respond before the application expires.
  5. Final Approval — Once all departments approve, the permit is issued.

Inter-Department Routing

Department Responsibility Review Time
Building & Safety Structural and building code compliance 10 business days
Fire Prevention Fire safety, sprinkler, and egress review 7 business days
Public Works Grading, drainage, and right-of-way impacts 10 business days
Planning & Zoning Zoning conformance and land-use compatibility 5 business days
Health Department Septic systems and food facility requirements 5 business days

Timeline & SLAs

Milestone SLA Statutory Deadline
Completeness determination 3 business days N/A
First review cycle 15 business days 30 calendar days (per State Code 18.20)
Correction review 10 business days N/A
Permit issuance after approval 2 business days N/A

Fee Schedule

Permit Type Fee Payment Methods
Residential (up to 2,000 sq ft) $850 Check, credit card, money order
Residential (over 2,000 sq ft) $850 + $0.25/sq ft over 2,000 Check, credit card, money order
Commercial (up to 10,000 sq ft) $2,400 Check, credit card, money order
Plan review re-check (3rd+ cycle) $350 per review Check, credit card, money order

Fees are non-refundable once plan review has begun.

Appeals Process

Applicants may appeal a permit denial to the Board of Appeals within 30 calendar days of the denial notice. File Form CD-201 with the City Clerk along with a $150 filing fee (refunded if appeal is granted). Hearings are scheduled within 45 days of filing and applicants may present evidence and testimony.

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