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:6 E 6th Street 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.
Submitted Applications
The Planning Division manages and processes many types of applications related to planning and zoning. Current submittals can be found on City of Lawrence Citizen Connect.
The interactive Citizen Connect tool displays information and the locations of development related functions such as Plans, Permits, Inspections, as well as Rental Licenses, Code Compliance cases, and Business and Professional Licenses.
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.
Development Codes
The various ordinance and City Code sections which regulate processes administered by the Planning and Development Services Department can be found on the Development Codes page.