Zoning and Codes

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Zoning and Codes

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Location: Public Works Building
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5pm, Closed 12-1
Phone: 785-331-1344
Contact: Zoning and Codes

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Welcome

The Zoning office exclusively serves the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Our goals are to primarily meet the evolving needs of Douglas County as well as incorporating the goals of the comprehensive and area plans.

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Floodplains

Douglas County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by FEMA. Click the link below to view floodplain maps and obtain important information on how to protect your property.

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Building Permits

A list of downloadable permit applications. If your name does not appear on the property deed, please download and submit the Owner Authorization Form when you submit your application.

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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial County Board that can approve, approve with conditions, or deny a variance request. A variance is a request to deviate from the current zoning requirements.

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Documents

Cold Weather Concrete Guidelines
Commercial Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Electrical Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Applications
Plumbing Permit Application
Residential Building Permit Application
Solar Permit Application
Swimming Pool Requirements and Application
Home Business Application Form
Home Business Brochure
Health Department Contacts
Rural Water District Contacts
Township Contacts
Chapter 11: Subdivision Regulation
Chapter 12: Zoning Regulations
Chapter 13: Construction
Zoning Permits and Fees
Fireworks Display
Fireworks Sample Site Plan Drawing
Fireworks Stand - Sample Site Drawings
Fireworks Stand Application
Home Rule Resolution No. 07-6-4
HR 21-9-2 Fireworks Regulations
Zoning Regulations Explained
Northeast Sector Plan
West of K-10 Sector Plan
GIS Property Viewer Guide
GIS Quick Guide
Home Business Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit
Accessory Dwelling Units Information
Agricultural Exemption Building Packet
Agricultural Subdivision Boundary Survey with ANRP
Agricultural Subdivision Boundary Survey Without ANRP
Home Occupation Application
Re-Zoning Application Checklist
Signage Permit Procedures and Application
Temporary Second Dwelling Unit
Temporary Structure Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Fireworks are allowed at public parks and lakes in the county. These are the prohibited areas:  within 1,000 feet of any hospital, sanitarium or infirmary; or  within 100 feet of any Fireworks Stand; or into, under, from, or on a car… Read More

Only one residence is allowed per land tract. A recent change to the zoning regulations has allowed an option to create additional housing while maintaining the rural character of unincorporated Douglas County. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are… Read More

No accessory building can be constructed on a lot unless the construction of the primary dwelling has been permitted. An accessory use must be accessory to a primary use. 

An existing vested residential parcel with less than the minimum acreage required in the Douglas County Zoning Regulations may be eligible to be sold as a residential parcel if the Douglas County sanitation requirements are met. Specific properties… Read More

Each building lot is required to have it's own driveway and meet the county road classification standards for road frontage. Sharing a driveway would constitute a private road, which is no longer permitted.

Operating a home business in Douglas County requires a business permit which may be obtained through our office. Rural home occupation regulations were adopted in 2008. Rural home occupations are determined based on Type. … Read More
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3755 E 25th St
Lawrence, KS 66046
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