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Multi-Family and Commerical Building Permit and Information

Three (3) sets of plans and an electronic (PDF) copy of the plans is required with a residential building permit submittal. The time frame for residential plan review is 5-10 business days. Staff will contact an applicant if additions or modifications are required to the plans submitted.

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Site Plan Approval

Approval of a site plan is required when any multiple-family residential, office, commercial or industrial development or redevelopment is proposed. Single-family, duplex and triplex residential developments do not require site plan approval unless these units are combined to form a complex of four or more units. The zoning ordinance does not permit issuance of a building permit or the increase in the intensity of a use on a property until a site plan has been approved.

For site plan submittals, contact the Planning Division at (785) 832-3150.

Historic District

In addition to your residential building permit application, applicants of new construction, additions, decks/porches, and exterior renovations within the historic district will need to contact the Planning Division (785) 832-3150 for additional submittal requirements.

Flood Plain

In addition to your residential building permit application, applicants of new construction and additions within the flood plain will need to contact the Planning Division ( 785) 832-3150 for additional submittal requirements.

Levee Buffer

In addition to your residential building permit application, applicants of new construction and additions within the levee buffer will need to contact the Stormwater Engineering (785) 832-3123 for additional submittal requirements.

Driveway Repair/Replacement

Information on driveway repair and/or replacement is available with the Public Works Department (785) 832-3132; a driveway permit (PDF 314 KB) is required. New construction is included with the residential or commercial building permit in the Development Services Division.

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