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DEVIATION FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF OF FURTHER PENALTIES."},{"number":"RP-2026-001022","date":"2026-02-12","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Remodel of 1st floor kitchen of an existing single family structure, work includes replacement of fixtures."},{"number":"EP-2026-001246","date":"2026-02-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-07-17","scope":"Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures, installation of 2 outlets"},{"number":"PP-2026-002078","date":"2026-02-18","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Remodel of 1st fl kitchen, replace 1 fixture."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":1.13,"timeline":[{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2008,"k":"sale","p":272000},{"y":2015,"k":"sale","p":305000},{"y":2025,"k":"sale","p":580000},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"876065","type":"Rental","status":"Expired","businessName":"Amy A. 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