Permits & licensing in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
222 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most permits & licensing activity
- Wichita, KS (19)
- Lyon County, KS (18)
- Riley County, KS (17)
- Newton, KS (15)
- Miami County, KS (14)
- El Dorado, KS (11)
- Bonner Springs, KS (9)
- Finney County, KS (8)
- Montgomery County, KS (7)
- Manhattan, KS (7)
- Meade, KS (7)
- Wichita County, KS (6)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to consider special use permit for 1590 SW Boyer Rd
The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss two applications. Item 1 is a special‑use permit request for the property at 1590 SW Boyer Rd. Item 2 combines a rezoning request with a special‑use permit for 229 N Washington. The commission will vote on each after discussion.
Commission considers moratorium on certain zoning and building permits
The Lyon County Commission will discuss a resolution to suspend specific types of zoning, land use, and building permit applications. The body will also consider two service contract payments and personnel changes.
City Council considers $441,000 airport grant and electric service contracts
The City Council will vote on a K.D.O.T. airport improvement grant and two electric service contracts with Midwest Energy. The body will also discuss setting a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds for the High Planes Aviation LLC Airport Project.
City Commission will vote on a special use permit for a barndominium at 301 South High
The commission will consider a resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 square foot single‑family barndominium at 301 South High. They will also approve the City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 as a consent agenda item. A presentation on the need for foster homes will be given, but no action…
Animal Services Board to elect officers, hear updates on dog licenses and KDA/AFI
The Wichita Animal Services Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes, receive a shelter and field operations update, and hold a public comment period. The board will then elect officers as new business and discuss a dog license update and a KDA/AFI update presented by Board Member Querner. Board members may…
Council to vote on adding a 0.25% education sales tax to the November ballot
The Osage City Council will consider three ordinances—an educational special sales tax, a uniform public offense code, and a standard offense code—each marked as action required. Informational updates will be given on the preliminary budget and the city’s strategic plan, and a reminder about the upcoming CIP/Equipment…
Commissioners to consider transfer station rate increase and health budget
The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, with a business agenda including a change order for the transfer station tipping floor, a highway use permit, and a plaza reservation. Key items for discussion are a proposed transfer station rate increase and a presentation of the…
Council to vote on Huffman Dr. widening note sale, accessory dwelling, street bids
The Kechi City Council will consider a note sale resolution and contract for the Huffman Dr. and Kechi Rd widening project, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling, approval of street maintenance bids, and a developer agreement for Foreman Addition. Updates on the Playground Project and K-254 corridor are…
Planning Commission to decide on two duplex permits and review capital plan
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications for duplexes at 808 and 816 S. Cypress Street in an R-1 district. Staff recommends approval with conditions to complete sidewalks. The commission will also review the city's Capital Improvement Program and approve minutes from…
Public hearing on ordinance to license and tax mechanical amusement devices
The Committee on Hearings and Policy will hold a public hearing on Bill 2026-0544, which would create a new chapter in the Pittsburgh Code requiring licenses and taxes for mechanical amusement devices. The ordinance is sponsored by Council Member Coghill and co-sponsored by Council Members Warwick and Salinetro. This…
Board reviews fire truck bids, DOC contracts, and a beverage license
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract and procurement items, including bids for a rural fire department brush truck and Department of Corrections (DOC) remodel work. Commissioners will also review and approve a medical services contract with the DOC and a revised emergency manager…
Greensburg City Council to consider Sunday alcohol sales
The City Council will discuss a proposal regarding Sunday alcohol sales and review a bid for construction inspection services. The meeting also includes a request to abandon a utility easement and a personnel-related executive session.
Commission to vote on $850,000 for new police station equipment
The Hays City Commission will consider approving up to $850,000 from bond proceeds for fixtures, furnishings, and equipment for the new police station. They will also review minutes, financial statements, and a cereal malt beverage license for the Hays Lions Club. No unfinished business is on the agenda.
Commission to award survey and design services for Culvert 951 Replacement
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to award survey and design services for the Culvert 951 Replacement Project. The board will also consider fireworks display permits and a proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Downtown common consumption area for alcohol under consideration
The commission will receive a recommendation to establish a Common Consumption Area (CCA) in downtown Newton, allowing patrons to carry and consume alcohol from participating businesses in designated public areas. They will also consider a Special Use Permit for 320 S. Pine, funding for the facade improvement program…
City Commission discusses Moro Street and workforce housing tax policy
This work session is for discussion only, with no votes or action items. The commission will hear presentations and provide feedback on Moro Street improvement options, a Workforce Housing Sales Tax policy manual, and an update on the Oracle permitting system. Public comment is allowed on each topic.
Commission to decide on special use permit for solar farm
The Finney County Commission will consider two special use permits for solar energy and battery storage systems, along with several other new business items. They will also vote on resolutions appointing a health officer and deputy health officer, and discuss a preliminary engineering agreement for a high-risk rural…
Commission to weigh auto sales permit, RV sign variance
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance for a Ketelsen RV monument sign and a conditional use permit for an automobile sales lot. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and an economic development update from the city planner.
Council approves $1.45 million lease for waterline replacement project.
The council approved a $1,450,000 lease with Meade State Bank for the Waterline Replacement Project and accepted a $58,050 bid for a new skid steer from Case. They also approved the May appropriation ordinance totaling $636,281.71 and a $13,222.22 software/hardware purchase. In executive session, they granted raises…
Iola City Council to award bid for annual chip seal road project
The City Council will meet to award a contract for the annual chip seal road oil project and discuss a grant from the Patterson Family Foundation. The body will also consider requests for community events and a business license.
Council to discuss animal permit changes and healthy store program
The Food & Farm Council will hear a presentation on the Healthy Corner Store Initiative's sustainability and provide feedback on proposed changes to animal maintenance permits. They will also review the annual report and discuss a food procurement project for city worksites.
Commissioners consider GIS services and a brush truck bid
The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for sealed bids on a brush truck and the approval of GIS and geospatial services. The meeting includes a request for an occupational license for a business in Sycamore. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss non-elected personnel.
County Commission to decide on storage facility conditional use permit
The Geary County Commission will hear a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use Permit for boat/RV and walk-in storage at 4308 N US77 Hwy, Junction City. The property is zoned Suburban Residential and has been vacant for decades. The Commission will also receive routine departmental…
HPC to review window replacement at 511 N Main St
The Newton Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the replacement of two upper floor window louvers and three wood double-hung windows with aluminum-clad Marvin Ultimate G2 units at 511 N Main St. Staff recommends approval as the project fits within local guidelines and will not damage historic…
Consider special use permit for garage apartment at 320 S Pine
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Special Use Permit for 320 S Pine Street to build a 24x28 two-story garage with a second-level living quarters for the applicant's adult daughter. The permit allows an accessory dwelling unit in the R-1 zoning district. The…
Greensburg City Council to consider Kansas Gas Service franchise agreement
The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve a franchise agreement with Kansas Gas Service. The session also includes routine approvals for a fireworks permit and a city appropriation ordinance.
Board to decide on demolition of historic Cora Sawyer House
The Historic Resources Board will review a proposal to demolish the Cora Sawyer House at 519 Pierre Street. They will decide if the project meets the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation of historic property. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair for one-year terms and consider minor…
County to consider 2027 budget requests and KDOT K25 agreement
The Thomas County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a KDOT agreement for the K25 project, concrete bids, a tow vehicle ordinance, and a request for recycling outside city limits. They will also interview candidates for landfill director, consider a cereal malt beverage…
Council to vote on $14.88M for Liberty Ave safety improvements, deer management
Pittsburgh City Council considers multiple resolutions and ordinances at this regular meeting. Key items include a $14.88 million amended agreement for Liberty Avenue Highway Safety Improvements, a $1 million amended agreement for the Beaver Avenue Esplanade Project, and a $103,132.88 deer management program. Also up…
County to consider conditional use permit for STC Towers, Rising Phoenix Farm subdivision
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, vouchers, a subdivision (Rising Phoenix Farm), and an order of correction. The action agenda includes a resolution and conditional use permit for STC Towers. Public comment is allowed.
Commissioners to decide on Road & Bridge contract and crossing permit
The Board will hear an economic development update from Heather Morgan and consider a contract and road crossing permit from Doug Freund of Road & Bridge. Additional department updates and public comment are also scheduled. The meeting includes approval of minutes and vouchers.
Commissioners consider brush truck bids and chemical purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will review quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Register of Deeds. The body is considering fund transfers for rural fire equipment and the approval of a CMB license for Caney Valley Speedway.
Board to discuss dog license update and shelter report
The Animal Services Advisory Board will hear an update on dog licensing policies, receive the monthly shelter and field report, and discuss old business including Second Light and Homeless Pets and a KDA/AFI update. New board members will take the oath of office, and public comment will be accepted.
Review of Conditional Use Permit for 1515 E. Street car dealer parking
The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will review a conditional use permit application from Amber and Ben Capoun for property at 1515 E. Street, seeking to allow parking of dealer cars at a residential property. The commission may set a public hearing on the matter. The meeting also includes approval of past…
City to approve July 4th event permits and $153,968 in bills
The commission will vote on consent agenda items including three special event permits for July 4th celebrations and a tractor pull, a fireworks display permit, and accounts payable totaling $153,968. Under new business, they will consider an agreement for a city street condition evaluation. Additionally, they will…
Board to decide on demolition of historic Cora Sawyer House
The Historic Resources Board will review a proposal to demolish the Cora Sawyer House at 519 Pierre Street, and will decide if it meets historic preservation standards. The board will also consider minor building and sign permits, approve prior meeting minutes, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms.
County Commissioners will consider the 2027 budget appropriation request
The Riley County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 14, 2026 will discuss a range of items including permits, appointments, and budget requests. The agenda lists a Highway Use Permit (2026-006 RCRWD#1) and a Randolph Lions Club Fireworks Display Permit for approval. The board will consider a temporary appointment…
Board will consider signing the Title IV-E FCLR interagency agreement
The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from May 6 and April 15, 2026, and vouchers. Commissioners will discuss a proclamation for National Emergency Medical Services Week. The board will consider signing the Interagency Agreement Title IV-E FCLR…
Board to recommend adopting 2024 Fire Code, consider revoking roofing license
The Board will vote on recommending the City Council adopt the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments, aligning with Wichita's code. They will also discuss revoking the license of Flint Hills Roofing and elect officers for the coming year.
Planning Commission to decide on duplex at 628 S Willow St
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit for a duplex in an R-1 low-density residential district at 628 S Willow Street. Staff recommends approval with a condition to complete the front sidewalk. The commission may approve, deny, or continue the item.