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Plan Review & Licensing Division

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Residential Building Permits and Information

Two (2) 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 3-5 business days. Staff will contact an applicant if additions or modifications are required to the plans submitted.

One & Two Family Dwelling Building Permit Miscellaneous Permit Demolition Permit
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 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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