General Information

Animal Regulations
For information on dangerous dogs; cruelty to animals; animals running at large; and, removal of animal excrement, please refer to Chapter 3 of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

Annexation Policy
For information on the Annexation by Consent Policy, please refer to the annexation portion of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning website.

Graffiti Removal
For information on graffiti removal, please refer to the graffiti removal portion of the Police Department website.

Vehicle Parking
For information on large vehicle parking, off-street parking, and yard parking, please refer to Chapter 17 of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

Loud Sound Amplification
For information on loud sound amplifications, please refer to the noise problems portion of the Police Department website.

Swimming Pool Regulations
For information on Swimming Pool regulations, please refer to Chapter 5 of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

Sidewalk Repair
For information on sidewalk construction and repair, please refer to Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of Lawrence.

Political Signs
Political signs are exempt from needing a permit if; (Ord. 7543)

  • The political sign does not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area and the sign makes known the name of and information concerning a political campaign of any nature.
  • The political sign is not placed in or on the public right-of-way.
  • The political sign is not placed or erected in or on any private property without the express permission of the owner or occupant of such property.

For more information, please refer to Planning and Development Services Department.

Unrelated Persons in Single-Family
For information on Unrelated Persons living in Single-Family Zoning, please refer to Chapter 20 of the Code of the City of Lawrence or the Planning and Development Services Department website.