Lawrence has adopted and enforces the most recent editions of national model construction codes, with some local amendments. Below are links to these construction codes and to other adopted City Codes that may be applicable to certain types of building permit projects.

• Building & Construction Codes Administration (PDF)
• Current Amendments to 2015 International Building Codes
• Significant Changes to the Currently Adopted International Residential Codes (PDF)
• Land Development Code
• Contractor License Ordinance (PDF)
• Trade License Ordinance (PDF)
• Contractor License Board Ordinance (PDF)
• Street Tree Ordinance (PDF)
• Swimming Pool Ordinance (PDF)
• Walls, Fence and other Structures Ordinance (PDF)