Applications and Forms
The applications for the following submittals are currently available from the Planning Office.
For more information and to determine the appropriate application for your request,
call (785) 832-3150.
- Minor Subdivision(Lot Split, Replat, Lot Line Adjustment)
- Major Subdivision – Preliminary Plat
- Major Subdivision – Final Plat
- Conditional Use Permit - County (Submit Sheet A) (PDF)
- Rezoning in County (Submit Sheet A) (PDF)
- How to Protest CUP/Rezoning - County (PDF)
- County Site Plan Application (PDF)
- Variances & Other Zoning Permits
- Building, Mechanical, Electrical & Other Misc. Permits
- Landmark Designation on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places (PDF)
- Certificate of Appropriateness
- CLG Design Review
- Request for Written Interpretation of Development Plan (PDF)
- Request for Written Interpretation of the Development Code (PDF)
- Floodplain Development Permit (PDF)
- Registration of Accessory Dwelling Unit (PDF)
- Type B Home Occupation Checklist (PDF)
- Registration of Non-Conforming Use (PDF)
- Final Development Plan (PDF)
- Minor Site Plan Review (PDF)
- Standard & Major Site Plan Review (PDF)
- Institutional Development Plan Application (PDF)
- Preliminary Development Plan (PDF)
- Annexation Request (PDF)
- Rezoning-Map Amendment (PDF)
- Code Text Amendment (PDF)
- Special Use Permit Application (PDF)
- How to Protest SUP/Rezoning - City (PDF)
- Appeal of Administrative Decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals (PDF)
- Appeal of Final Development Plan to City Commission (PDF)
- Appeal of Interpretation of Development Plan to City Commission (PDF)
- One & Two Family Dwelling Building Permits Application - Printable
- Owner-Occupant Form
- Commercial Building Permit Application
- Commercial Requirement Checklist
- Miscellaneous Permit Application
- Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application
- Rental License Application Form
- Sign Permit Application
- Sign Variance Application
- Structural/Environmental Blight and Rental Property Code Violation Form
Horizon 2020 - Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence
& Unincorporated Douglas County
Subdivision of Property in the City of Lawrence
Residential Property Divisions in the Unincorporated Area of Douglas County
Inside the Urban Growth Area of Lawrence
Outside the Urban Growth Area of Lawrence
Non-Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Subdivisions
in the Rural Area of Douglas County
Douglas County Zoning Code
Historic Resources
City of Lawrence - Special Events
City of Lawrence Land Development Code
Administrative Decisions (by the Planning Director)
Administrative Permits & Regulations (Approved by the Planning Director)
Land Use and Plan Review with a Public Hearing
(Approved by Planning or City Commission)
Variances from the Regulations of the Land Development Code
Appeals
The applications for the following submittals are currently available from the Development Services Office. For more information, call (785) 832-7700.

