The City’s new permitting and licensing software, Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) is now live.
Contact Us
For Planning and Zoning questions, contact the Planner of the Day at (785) 832-7700 or planning@lawrenceks.org.
Our Offices:1 Riverfront Plaza
Suite 320
Lawrence, KS 66044
The Planning Division oversees growth and development in the City of Lawrence and Unincorporated Areas of Douglas County with respect to zoning and land use. A great deal of the division’s time is spent handling information requests from the development community, other departments, neighborhood groups, and the general public.
Submittal Applications
The Planning Division manages and processes many types of applications related to planning and zoning. Current submittals can be found here.
Planning Division Work Plan
The Planning Division prepares a work plan, which is revised annually at the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission, and then considered by the Board of County Commissioners and the City Commission.
Plans and Studies
The Planning Division creates and maintains a number of plans, studies, and reports used to guide and inform planning decisions.
Planning Maps
The Planning Division maintains a number of interactive maps related to the planning process such as a Submittals Map, Subdivision Search Map, and Flood Area Maps.