Licenses & Permits
The City of Leawood is Only Accepting Electronic Plan Submittals for Building Permits at this time.*
*Permits and Plans can be submitted to CodesAdminGen@leawood.org along with a completed Building Permit Application Form.
Below is a list of “average” time-frames applicants can expect for an application to be approved for permitting. Assuming all applications are completed in full with all required drawings/seals needed with applicable insurance and bonding forms complete and on file. Applicants should be aware that project changes, weather and other circumstances may effect the time turn around for any and all permit applications.
Most application forms are not yet available on the INTERNET. Applicants may contact the individual department for a faxed copy of a blank form. Applicants could then fax a completed form to the Department for consultation on projected “fees”. Many permits are based on the value of the work to be performed also many permits require “original” attachments before a permit can be issued.
TYPE OF PERMIT OR LICENSE | AVERAGE TIME | DEPARTMENT |
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Alarm Permits | Police | |
Animal License | Over the Counter | Finance, ext 123 |
Auction Permit | Over the Counter | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Beekeeping Permit | City Clerk | |
Blasting Permit (pdf) | 3 months average +/- | Fire Dept & Public Works, ext 133 |
Block Party | 1 week | Police Records, 642-5555 |
Board of Zoning Appeals | Neigh. Services, ext 173 | |
Burn Permit | 1 day (24hrs) | Fire Dept/Station 3 |
Business/Occupational License | Over the Counter | Finance/1 East |
Cereal Malt Beverage & Retail Liquor License | 1 to 2 weeks | City Clerk/ Council 1 East |
Day Care Permit | 1 day (24hrs) | Johnson County Health Dept |
Deck | 2 to 3 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Demolition – Residential | up to 25 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Drive Approach | Right-of-Way Misc | With new Bldg. Permit, ext 165; existing, ext 130 |
Dumpster (trash) | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Electrical, miscellaneous | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Elevator (Codes issues permit, Fire verifies maintenance) | Fire Dept/Station 3 | |
Estate Sale License | Over the Counter | Finance, ext 123 |
Estate Sale Permit | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Fence | 1-5 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Fire Suppression System | 3 days | Fire Dept/Station 3 |
Fireworks Display | 2 weeks | Fire Dept/Station 3 |
Floodplain Development Permit | varies | Public Works, ext 130 |
Foundation Repair | 1-5 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Garage Sale | ||
Grading, Initial application | 2 weeks | Public Works, ext 130 |
Grading, Final application | 1-5 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Heating/Air Conditioning, miscellaneous | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Home Occupational License | Over the Counter | Finance/1 East |
Hot Tub | 1 to 2 weeks | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Irrigation Permit | (see) Right-of-Way Misc | With new Bldg. Permit, ext 165; existing, ext 130 |
Massage Therapy | City Clerk | |
New Commercial Construction | 2 to 4 weeks minimum | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
New Development, 1st Submittal | 3 weeks minimum | Public Works/2 West |
New Development, each subsequent submittal | 2 weeks minimum | Public Works/2 West |
New Residential Construction | up to 25 days | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Outdoor Kitchen | 1 to 2 weeks | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Parade Permit | 1 week | Police (913) 642-5555 |
Patio (impervious surface) | 2 to 3 days | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Permanent Sign | 2-3 weeks | Planning, ext 160 |
Plumbing, miscellaneous | 1-2 days | Codes Admin/2 East |
Rental | Neighborhood Services, ext 173 | |
Re-Roof | up to 2 business days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Re-Siding | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Residential interior remodeling | 2 to 3 days | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Residential Remodel | 2 to 3 days | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Residential Room Additions | up to 25 days | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Retaining Wall | 1-5 days | Codes Admin/2 East |
Right-of-Way Miscellaneous | 1 to 2 days average | Public Works, ext 130 |
Right-of-Way Utility | 1 to 2 days average | Public Works, ext 130 |
Screened-In Porch | Codes Admin, ext 166 | |
Sidewalk | (see) Right-of-Way Misc | With new Bldg. Permit, ext 165; existing, ext 130 |
Solicitation Permit | Police, 663-9309 | |
Solid Waste, (Trash Haulers) | 2 days | City Clerk/ 1 East |
Sport Court (with no lighting) | 1 to 2 weeks | Planning, ext 160 |
Sport Court (with lighting) | Planning Commission/Governing Body (2-3 months) | Planning, ext 160 |
Storage POD | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |
Structure Moving, State Permit | Varies along with Traffic Control from Police Dept. | |
Structure Moving, Building Permit | 1 to 5 days | Codes Admin, ext 166 |
Swimming Pool | 1 to 2 weeks | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Temporary No Parking Signs | Police Dept | Police Records, 642-5555 |
Temporary Sign | 2 to 3 days | Planning, ext 160 |
Temporary Use Permit | 10 days | Planning, ext 160 |
Tenant Finish | 1 to 2 weeks | Codes Admin, ext 168 |
Tent and Membrane Structure Permit | 1 day (24 hrs) | Fire Dept/Station 3 |
Tree House / Playhouse | ||
Utility Work | (see) Right-of-Way Utility | Public Works, ext 130 |
Water Heater | 1-2 days | Codes Admin, ext 165 |