Building Permits & Inspections

The Building Inspector will strive to assist you with your construction project in an efficient and accountable manner. He is responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of all construction-related permits.

The Building Permits and Inspections Department is responsible for:

• Conducting building construction inspections
• Issuing building permits
• Reviewing building plans
• The City requires permits for replacement of roofs.  The contractor must be licensed by the State of Kansas.
• Working directly with the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Conducting code enforcement for health and environmental nuisances

The City requires annual licensing for all Heating & Air, Plumbing, Electrical and Roofing Contractors to perform work within city limits.  General and Demolition Contractors must have a license if the total cost of the project is greater than $3,000.  A list of licensed contractors is listed below.  An application for a contractor license is also attached.