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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Advisory Board
      2. Alabama Council on Human Relations
      3. Alabama Municipal Electric Election Committee
      4. Board of Adjustments & Appeals (New Construction)
      5. Board of Appeals (Public Works)
      6. Board of Education
      7. Board of Revenue Appeals
      8. Celebrate Alabama Improvement District
      9. Celebrate Alabama Cooperative District
      10. Opelika Redevelopment Authority
      11. East Alabama Mental Health Board of Directors
      12. Electrical Board of Examiners
      13. Historic Preservation Commission
        1. Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
        2. District Maps & Information
        3. Historic District Guidelines
        4. Historic Opelika in the News
      14. Indian Pines Public Park Authority
      15. Industrial Development Authority
      16. Lee County Youth Development Center
      17. Lee Russell Council of Governments / MPO Citizen Advisory Committee
      18. Library Board
      19. Medical Clinic Board
      20. Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee
      21. Opelika Housing Authority
      22. Opelika Utilities Board
      23. Parks & Recreation Board
      24. Planning Commission
      25. Solid Waste Disposal Authority
      26. Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
      27. Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Lodge of Mill Lakes)
      28. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    3. City Council
      1. City Council Appointed Boards
      2. Contact Us
      3. Ward Map
      4. Elected Officials Qualification Guidelines
    4. City Ordinances
    5. Contact Us
    6. Mayor
    7. Staff Directory
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  3. Departments

    1. Accounting
      1. Fiscal Year Budgets
      2. Audited Financial Statements
      3. Accounting Staff
    2. Building Inspection Division
      1. Building Inspection Staff
      2. Commercial Building Permit Process
      3. Residential Building Permit Process
      4. Instructional How-To's
    3. City Administrator
    4. City Attorney
      1. City Attorney Administrative Assistant
    5. City Clerk
      1. Voter Information
      2. Volunteer Service Application Form
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Street Closure Request Form
      5. Courthouse Square Reservation
    6. Code Compliance
      1. Violations Enforced by Code Compliance
      2. Violations Not Enforced by Code Compliance
      3. Sign Regulations
      4. Code Compliance Staff
    7. Community Relations
      1. Slam Dunk The Junk Community Clean Up & Fun Day
      2. Ways To Get Information
      3. Community Relations Staff
      4. On Track Newsletter
      5. That Tracks - A City of Opelika Podcast
      6. United Way of Lee County City Campaign
    8. Economic Development
      1. City Home
      2. Site Selectors
        1. Property Search
        2. Largest Employers
        3. Incentives & Taxes
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Incentives for Business
            1. Alabama Jobs Act
            2. Tax Abatements
              1. Tax Abatements & Exemptions Procedures
          3. Sales & Use Tax
        4. Demographics
          1. Demographics
        5. Quality of Life
          1. Healthcare
          2. Weather
          3. Events / Parks & Recreation
          4. Education Resources
          5. Utilities
        6. Industry
          1. Fox Run Business Park
          2. Northeast Opelika Industrial Park
          3. Opelika Innovation & Technology Park
        7. Retail
          1. Downtown Retail
          2. Tiger Town
      3. Business Assistance
        1. Alabama Business Guide
          1. Businesses With Employees
          2. Corporations & Limited Liability Entities
          3. Retail Businesses
          4. Wholesalers & Manufacturers
        2. Alabama Small Business Checklist
        3. Driving Directions
        4. Incentives & Taxes
        5. Location & Transportation
          1. At the Center of it All
          2. Community Map
          3. Commuting Patterns & Traffic Counts
          4. Regional Air Service
        6. News
        7. Opelika Business Checklist
        8. Videos
        9. Career Path Internships (CPI) Program
        10. Opelika Business Directory
        11. Workforce/Talent Opportunities
          1. CPI Program
          2. Job Fairs
          3. Workforce Development Investments
      4. Available Properties
        1. Property Search
      5. Economic Development Staff
    9. Engineering
      1. Bike and Pedestrian Plan Information
      2. City Engineering Staff
      3. Driveway Turnout Requirements
      4. Storm Water Management
        1. IDDE Training 2023
        2. Steps to Reduce Illicit Discharges
        3. Storm Water Management Resources
        4. Storm Water Post Construction BMP
        5. Updates And News
        6. Pepperell Branch Watershed Management Plan
        7. Good Housekeeping Training
        8. SOP's for Opelika Operations
        9. ADEM Reports
      5. Sidewalk and Tree Updates 2021
      6. Sidewalk and Tree Updates 2022
      7. Rebuild Alabama Project
    10. Environmental Services
      1. Animal Control
      2. Environmental Services Ordinances
      3. Environmental Services Staff
      4. Garbage Collection Days
      5. Garbage Collection Services
        1. Holiday Week Garbage Collection Schedules
      6. Recycling Services
        1. Curbside Recycling Schedules
        2. Curbside Recycling Signup
        3. Recycling Centers
      7. Recycle Right Opelika
      8. Trash & Yard Waste Services
    11. Fire Department
      1. City Home
      2. Our Department
        1. About Us
          1. Mission, Core Values 
        2. Careers at OFD
        3. Fire Station 1 Headquarters
        4. Fire Station 2
        5. Fire Station 3
        6. Fire Station 4
        7. OFD Annual Report
        8. OFD Leadership/Staff
        9. Training
      3. Divisions
        1. EMS/HAZMAT
          1. Life Saving Equipment
        2. Fire Prevention and Safety
          1. Fire Safety Tips
          2. Commercial Burn Permit
          3. Residential Burn Permit
          4. Get Alarmed, Alabama Program
        3. Inspection Services
      4. Community Services
        1. Community Outreach
        2. Annual Reports
    12. Human Resources
      1. Benefits Statement
      2. City Holidays
      3. Employment Opportunities
    13. Information Technology
      1. GIS
      2. Opelika Historic Tour Map
    14. Opelika Public Library
      1. City Home
      2. My Library Account
        1. Library Card & Circulation Policies
        2. Check my library account online
        3. Register for a Library Card
        4. Update My Contact Information
      3. About Us
        1. FAQs
        2. Library Board
          1. Library Board Agendas
        3. Library Hours and Holiday Closures
        4. Services
          1. Genealogy Research
          2. Find Your Next Book
          3. Digital Resources
          4. 211 Assistance With Basic Needs
          5. Meeting Space
          6. Community Resources
          7. Literacy Resources
          8. Notary Service
        5. Events
          1. Opelika Book Festival
          2. Local Author Fair
          3. Schedule of Events
          4. Keynote Speaker: Rick Bragg
          5. Aim High
        6. Annual Reading Challenge
      4. Support the Library
        1. Item Donation
        2. Volunteers
        3. Friends of the Opelika Library
      5. Contact
    15. Mayor's Office
      1. Mayor's Blog
      2. Mayor Gary Fuller's Biography
      3. Mayor's Photo Gallery Archive
        1. Mayor's "Atta' Boy/Girl" Recipients
        2. Mayor's Prayer Breakfasts
        3. Recognitions & Presentations
        4. Recognition of City Employees & Departments
        5. Special Events
          1. Mayor Delivers 2017 State of the City Address
          2. Mayor Fuller Participates in Dr. Seuss Week
          3. Mayor Tours Jr. Mayor Around City
      4. Administrative Assistant To The Mayor
      5. State of the City - March 2023
    16. Municipal Court
      1. About Judges
      2. Court's Most Frequently Asked Questions
      3. Defensive Driving
      4. Dress Code & Conduct
      5. Payments
      6. Municipal Court Staff
      7. Ready to Work Program
      8. Typical Court Costs for Violations
      9. Municipal Court Records Requests
      10. Spanish Interpreters
    17. Municipal Probation
      1. Municipal Probation Staff
    18. Opelika Power Services
      1. City Home
      2. Pay Your Bill
        1. SmartHub Login
        2. Pay Now
        3. Credit Card and Pre-Payment Information
      3. Report a Problem
      4. Outage Map
      5. About Us
        1. AMEA Partnership
        2. Employee Spotlights
          1. April 2022
          2. May 2022
          3. June 2022
          4. July 2022
          5. August 2022
          6. September 2022
          7. October 2022
        3. Helpful Links & Information
        4. High Bill Solutions
        5. Opelika Share
        6. Smart Grid
        7. Energy Efficiency Tips
    19. Parks & Recreation
      1. City Home
      2. Facilities
        1. Calhoun Tennis Center
        2. Covington Recreation Center
        3. Denson Drive Recreation Center
        4. Opelika Pickleball Facility
        5. Opelika Community Archery Park
        6. Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center
          1. Hours
          2. Memberships
          3. Guests
          4. Amenities
          5. Calendars
          6. Opelika Pickleball Facility
          7. AAC Travel Opportunities
      3. Parks
        1. Auburn/Opelika Skate Park
        2. Bandy Park
        3. Courthouse Square
        4. Floral Park
        5. Miles Thomas Field
        6. Moore Stadium
        7. Municipal Park
          1. History of Municipal Park
        8. Ray Ward Park
        9. Shady Park
        10. Stern Park
        11. Spring Villa Park
          1. History of the Penn Yonge House
          2. Opelika Community Archery Park
        12. West Ridge Park
        13. Wood Duck Nature Park
        14. Walking Tracks and Trails
      4. Programs
        1. Athletics
        2. Special Events
          1. Adult Easter Egg Hunt
          2. Champions Academy
          3. Christmas Drop-In
          4. Christmas Movie at the Plex
          5. Covington Children's Carnival
          6. Daddy Daughter Dance
          7. Easter on the Square
          8. Eerie Express
          9. Empty Bowls
          10. Fall Festival and Children's Carnival
          11. Flashlight Egg Hunt
          12. Float In Movie
          13. Freedom Celebration
          14. Fright Night at the Villa
          15. Great Pumpkin Splash
          16. Halloween Drop-In
          17. Kids Drive-In Movie
          18. Monkey Park After Dark
          19. Mother Daughter Tea Party
          20. Mother Son Blue Jean Ball
          21. Nerf War Zone
          22. Noon Tunes
          23. Rocky Brook Rocket Reindeer Express
          24. Splash Bash Summer Games
          25. Splish Splash Bash
          26. SportsPlex Senior Health & Resource Fair
          27. SportsPlex Tri for Kids
          28. Summer Movies in the Park
          29. Summer Swing
          30. Tour de Fright
          31. Underwater Egg Hunt
          32. Woman 2 Woman
          33. Young at Heart Dance
        3. Park Bench Activity Guide
        4. Daddy Daughter Dance FAQ
        5. Reindeer Express FAQ
        6. Summer Day Camp FAQ
        7. Online Registration FAQ
      5. About Us
        1. Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee
        2. Parks & Recreation Board
    20. Planning
      1. Planning Department
        1. Applications & Fees
        2. Business Location Zoning
        3. Comprehensive Plan
        4. Planning Commission
        5. Sign Ordinance
        6. Subdivision Regulations (PDF)
        7. Zoning Board of Adjustment
        8. Zoning Ordinances (PDF)
      2. Planning Commission Agendas
      3. Planning Staff
      4. Community Development (CDBG)
        1. CDBG Consolidated Plan 2020-2024
        2. Carver Jeter Revitalization Plan
        3. Emergency Home Repair Loan Program
        4. Emergency Utility Assistance Program
        5. Facade Grant Program
        6. Fair Housing
        7. Homeownership Loan Program
        8. Housing Services
        9. Public Facilities and Services
        10. CDBG PY2019 Action Plan
        11. Community Assistance
        12. PY2023 APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
        13. CDBG PY2021 ACTION PLAN
      5. Historic Preservation
        1. Historic Preservation Commission
        2. Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
        3. Facade Grant Program
        4. Historic Opelika in the News
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas
      7. Zoning Map
      8. New Comprehensive Plan RFQ
      9. Americans Disability Act (ADA)
        1. ADA Overview
        2. ADA Fact Sheet
        3. ADA Accommodations Form
        4. ADA Grievance Procedure & Form
        5. ADA Self Evaluation/Transition Plan
        6. ADA Employee Training 2019
      10. Sidewalk and Tree Updates
        1. Sidewalk and Tree Updates 2019-2020
        2. Sidewalk and Tree Updates 2021
        3. Sidewalk and Tree Updates 2022
    21. Police Department
      1. City Home
      2. About OPD
        1. In Memoriam
        2. Media
        3. Together, Opelika
          1. Community Liaisons
      3. Divisions
        1. Community Relations
        2. Detective Division
          1. Cold Cases
        3. Administrative Division
        4. Patrol Division
      4. Resources
        1. Community Programs
          1. Citizen’s Police Academy
            1. Citizens Police Academy Graduating Classes
            2. Opelika Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
          2. Special Needs registry
          3. 20 Under 20 Student Exploratory Program
          4. Youth Camp
            1. May 2007 Youth Camp
          5. Shop with a Cop
          6. Game On
          7. National Night Out
          8. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
          9. RAD Self Defense
        2. Most Wanted
        3. Crime Prevention
        4. Lee County Sex Offenders
        5. Police Department Employment
        6. Victim Resources
        7. Hire an Off Duty Officer
      5. Contact Us
        1. Location
    22. Public Works
      1. Automotive & Equipment Division
      2. Building Maintenance Division
      3. Cemetery Division
        1. Cemetery Regulations
          1. General Rules
          2. Lots - Graves
          3. Monuments, Mausoleums & Markers
          4. Pricing
          5. Specifications for Monuments
          6. Estate Lots
      4. Grease Trap Permit Application Form (PDF)
      5. Grounds Keeping Division/Mosquito Info
      6. Parks & Recreation (Maintenance) Division
      7. Public Works Manual (PDF)
      8. Public Works Staff
      9. Street Division
      10. Waste Water Division
      11. Mercury Minimization Program
      12. Opelika Sewer Code
    23. Purchasing
      1. Invitations to Bid
      2. Surplus Items
      3. Purchasing Staff
    24. Revenue
      1. Business License Information
        1. Business License Application
        2. Business License Renewal
        3. Categorizing Businesses
        4. Business License Instructions
      2. Commercial Building Permits
      3. Driving Directions
      4. Home Occupation Licenses
      5. License Requirements Verification
      6. Obtaining ABC Licenses
      7. Opelika Business Portal
      8. Revenue Staff
      9. Taxes & Occupation License
        1. Occupation License
        2. Taxes
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  4. Living & Visiting

    1. About Us
      1. Our Brand Story
      2. Our Brand Identity
      3. Our Core Values
      4. Our Mission
      5. City YouTube Channel
    2. Americans Disability Act (ADA)
    3. Arts & Culture
      1. Alabama Shakespeare Festival
      2. Alabama State Council on the Arts
      3. Auburn University Theatre
      4. East Alabama Arts Association
      5. Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center
    4. Community Links
      1. Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau
      2. Museum of East Alabama
      3. Opelika Chamber of Commerce
      4. Opelika Main Street
      5. Opelika Share Program
      6. Keep Opelika Beautiful
    5. City of Character
      1. Character Council Board of Directors
      2. Character Trait Words 2022-2023
    6. Education & Resources
      1. Higher Education
      2. Opelika Public Library
      3. K-12 Education
    7. Emergency Preparedness
      1. Lee County Emergency Management Agency
    8. Employment Opportunities
    9. Destination Pickleball
    10. Healthcare
      1. East Alabama Medical Center
      2. Opelika Neighborhood Mobile Clinic Schedule
    11. Maps
      1. Opelika GIS
      2. Garbage & Recycling Map
      3. Map of City Cemeteries
      4. Ward Map
      5. Zoning Map
      6. Opelika City Schools and Districts
      7. Opelika Mosquito Spraying Map
      8. Opelika Street Sweep Map
      9. Opelika Historic Tour Map
    12. New Residents A - Z
    13. News & Events
      1. Alerts
      2. Community Events
      3. Community News
      4. On Track City Newsletter
    14. Online Payments
    15. Opelika's Very Merry Christmas
      1. Victorian Front Porch Tour
    16. Parks & Attractions
      1. Camping & Fishing
      2. Golf Courses
      3. Local & State Parks
        1. Camping & Fishing
        2. Spring Villa
          1. Spring Villa History
    17. Public Safety
      1. Animal Control
      2. Fire Department
      3. Police Department
    18. Report a Concern
    19. Sports & Recreation
      1. Auburn University Sports
      2. Opelika Parks & Recreation
      3. Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center
      4. Bike and Pedestrian Plan
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business Opportunities
      1. Economic Development News
      2. Tiger Town
    3. City Department Resources
      1. Economic Development
      2. Planning Department
      3. Purchasing Department
      4. Revenue Department
    4. Community/State Links
      1. Alabama Government
      2. Envision Opelika
      3. Opelika Chamber of Commerce
      4. Opelika Main Street
    5. Starting A New Business
      1. Doing Business in Opelika Checklist
      2. Small Business Administration
    6. Construction & Development
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Permits & Inspections
      3. Planning Commission
      4. Zoning Board Adjustment
    7. Doing Business with the City
      1. Business Checklist
      2. City Surplus
      3. Vendor Information Guide
        1. Introduction
        2. Code of Ethics
        3. Becoming a Vendor
        4. Procurement Methods
        5. Proposals
          1. How Vendors Provide Bids / Proposals
          2. Request for Bid (RFB)
          3. Evaluating Requests for Bid (RFB)
          4. Request for Proposal (RFP)
          5. Evaluating Requests for Proposal (RFP)
          6. RFB / RFP Due Dates
          7. Mistakes in Bids & Proposals
        6. Re-Solicitation for Pricing
        7. Purchase Orders
        8. Contracts
          1. Contract Adjustments
        9. Assurance
        10. Samples
        11. Trade-Ins
        12. Inspections
        13. Invoices & Payments
        14. Limited Purchase Authority Methods
        15. Disclosure Of Information
    8. Downloadable Forms
    9. Opelika Business Portal
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For...
      1. Alcoholic Beverage License
      2. Board & Commission Volunteer (PDF)
      3. Building Permit (PDF)
      4. Business Licenses
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Police Department Employment
    2. Contact...
      1. City Council
      2. Departments & Staff
      3. Opelika Power Services
    3. Find...
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Americans Disability Act (ADA)
      3. Budgets
      4. Community Events
      5. News
      6. Park Bench Activity Guide
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Surplus Items
      9. Voter Information
      10. Ward Map
      11. Website Accessibility
      12. My Portal
      13. After Hour or Weekend Numbers
    4. Pay…
      1. Cash Bonds
      2. Opelika Power Services Bill
      3. Traffic Tickets
      4. Inspection & Permit Invoices
    5. Report An Issue
    6. Request…
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Facility Rental
      3. Library Meeting Room
      4. Public Records Request Form
      5. Street Closure
      6. Reserve Courthouse Square
    7. Search…
      1. Available Properties
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Library Catalog
    8. Sign Up For...
      1. Athletics
      2. Notifications
      3. Opelika Business Portal
    9. Work for Opelika
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  7. Feature Links

    1. ADA Self Evaluation//Transition Plan
    2. Privacy Policy
    3. Terms and Conditions
    4. Disability Accommodation Request Form
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