Commercial Projects

Any project not involving a one or two-family home is considered a commercial project.  Commercial projects require a full review process including a site plan review.

The first step in the commercial development process is to submit a full set of building plans including a site plan.  See Building Plan Submittal Requirements for a list of the appropriate requirements.  If you would like to meet with staff for a preliminary review of plans or proposals, contact Neighborhood Services at 620-441-4420 and ask to speak to either the planner or the building official.  The next step in the process is a meeting with the Technical Advisory Committee (also known as the Utility Advisory Committee) which is made up of representatives from the various utilities, police and fire departments, Public Works, and the City Manager.  This committee will review the plans and provide comments.  Additional meetings of the committee can be called if substantial changes are required.  See the Technical Advisory Committee page for more information.  Once the review process is complete, the appropriate permits will be issued.  Be advised that some projects will require permitting from county, state, and federal authorities as well.  As construction moves forward, appropriate inspections should be called in by the contractors with at least a 24-hour advance notice. Upon completion, a certificate of occupancy will be issued by the Building Official.