City of Shawnee

Starting a New Business

There are three major phases that "may" be required for starting a new business in Shawnee. The type of business you are opening as well as the location of your new business will determine which approvals you need.

The City encourages you to contact the Community Development Department, to help define a custom road map to meet your development needs. 

Land Use Approvals

Preliminary Plat, Final Plat & Site Plan Approvals *

* dependent on project scope - plat and site may already be approved

Construction Approvals

Floodplain Approvals * (pdf)

Land Disturbance Approvals

Public Improvement Permit Issuance

Storm Drainage Improvements*

Street Improvements*

Streetlight Improvements*

Traffic Signal Improvements*

Utility Work in Right-of-Way

Fire Departments Approvals

Building Permits for Commercial Projects

or

Building Permits for Tenant Remodels (pdf)

* dependent on project scope

Occupancy Approvals

Pass all Final Inspection Requirements - approval from all involved City Departments

Obtain City Business License

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

  • Contact Info
  • Business Liaison 
  • Address11110 Johnson Drive Shawnee, Kansas 66203 
  • Telephone(913) 742-6011 
  • Email
  • Hours8am-5pm