Frequently Asked Questions

The County adopted the Public Road Access Management Standard on October 25, 2006, where all the County roads are now classified with different road frontage requirements for each road classification. Please view the Access Management Standards Chart for additional information. Read Full Answer

The size of lot requirement has changed throughout the years.  We recommend calling the Zoning & Codes Department for land buildability.  You can contact us by phone:  785.331.1343 or by email: zoning@dgcoks.gov .  Our office is located at 3755 E 25th Street, Lawrence, KS  66046. Read Full Answer

Homeowners may do their own electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.  If they do not have a Licensed Master Electrician/Plumber/Mechanic reviewing and taking responsibility for their work, they will need to submit applicable wiring, plumbing, or HVAC diagrams and details for review.   If the inspection of the homeowner's work should fail twice, the work will be required to have a Licensed Master Electrician/Plumber/Mechanic correct and complete the work. Read Full Answer

Conditional Use Permits allow certain uses in a permitted Zoning District without changing the Zoning. To begin the procedure, a site plan and application must be submitted to the Planning & Development Services Department. You can contact the Planning and Development Services department by phone at 785-832-7700 or by email at planning@lawrenceks.org. Read Full Answer