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Zoning and Codes

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Welcome to Douglas County, KS Zoning and Codes!  The Zoning office is currently a three member team who exclusively serve 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, including the Food Policy Plan.

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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

    Board of Zoning Appeals Application
    Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Application
    Cold Weather Concrete Guidelines
    Commercial or Non-Residential Structure Permit Requirements
    Propane Tank Installations and Setbacks
    Commercial Permit Application
    Demolition Permit Application
    Electrical Permit Application
    Energy Checklist
    Mechanical Permit Applications
    Owner Authorization Form
    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
    Temporary Use Permit Application

    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 or vehicle,… 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. Please check with our… Read More
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    Lawrence, KS 66046
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