City of Derby

Community Development Department:
Permits and Licenses

City permits are required by the City of Derby for the items listed below. The cost of each permit varies from project to project. You may pick up your permit at Derby City Hall, 611 Mulberry Rd., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 316-788-6632.

The City accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Permits can be faxed to Lynda Bliss, 316-788-6067, or sent via email.

City Permits

Accessory Structures
Examples include car ports, garages, sheds, swimming pools, storm shelters and play houses. Structures must be 120 square feet or less. A site plan is required.

Approach Permit

Business Registration Application

Commercial Plan Review

Commercial Building Permit
Cost of permit is based on valuation of project.
Three sets of state of Kansas architect stamped plans required.

Demolition Permit

Electrical Permit

Fence Permit

Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Plan Permit

Fireworks Permit & Application
Fireworks Ordinance (updated December 2008)
Also see Temporary Use Permit below

Public Display of Fireworks Application

Home Occupation/Child Care Uses
For business use in a residential district and other situations.

Lawn Irrigation Permit
If connected to City water.

Mechanical Permit

Parking Lot Construction Permit
Only required for existing parking lots.

Plumbing Permit

Precious Metals/Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer Permit

Residential Building Permit
One set of site plans and plot plan required.

Right-of-Way Permit

Roofing Permit

Sign Permit/Sign Types & Standards List
Drawing of sign placement required.

Swimming Pool Permit
Plot plan required to show where pool will be placed.

Temporary Sign Permit

Temporary Use Permit/Temporary Use Instructions
Includes retail promotions.
Property owners signature required.

Tent Permit & Instructions

Well Installation Permit
Plot plan required to show well placement (25 feet from house and
10 feet from sewer line).

City Applications

Planning Commission

Lot Split Application
Plat Application
Preliminary Plat Application Checklist
Plat Exemption Application

Zoning Applications

Site Plan Review Instructions and Application
Special Use Application
Vacation Case Application
Zoning Permit Application
Zone Change Application

City License Applications

Concrete Flatwork Contractor License
Drain Layer Contractor License
Electrical Contractor and Master/Journeyman License
Fire Alarm Contractor License
Fire Sprinkler Contractor License
General Contractor License (Class A, B, C, and D)
Lawn Sprinkler Contractor License
Mechanical Contractor and Master/Journeyman License
Plumbing Contractor and Master/Journeyman License
Roofing/Siding Contractor License
Swimming Pool Contractor License
Well Driller Contractor License

Other Information

Application for a Variance From the Zoning Regulations
Comparison of Uses in "B-5" and "M-1" Districts

Application and Instructions for Conditional Use
Instructions for Appealing a Decision by the Zoning Administrator
Instructions for Requesting a Variance from the Zoning Regulations
Landscape Requirements
Notice to Landowners of an Appeal from a Decision of the Zoning Administrator
Protest Petition Procedures
Zoning Matrix

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