New Commercial Structures & Additions
The City of Leavenworth utilizes the 2018 International Building Code for all aspects of construction related activities that involve new commercial structures and commercial additions.
Construction of new commercial buildings and additions will require permit application along with the follow plans to begin the permitting and review process.
Plans must include but are not limited to:
2 sets of plans - 1 sealed paper set and 1 digital set
1 digital copy of specifications. Specifications must be sealed by the engineer or architect
1 digital copy of structural calculations. Calculations must be sealed by the engineer or architect
1 digital copy of code footprint per K.A.R 22-1-7
See Commercial Plan Review Packet for additional requirements
To determine if you need a permit for your project, please call 913-684-0378, or email us at permits@firstcity.org
The Inspections Department suggests that during the planning of your project, please contact the following departments:
Community Development at 913-680-2626 for planning, zoning, signs, fence, and historic district requirements for potential location of new commercial structure.
City Clerk's Office at 913-682-9201 for any business licenses that may be required
Our goal is to complete the application review process as quickly as possible, but the initial review may take 3 to 5 weeks depending on the complexity of the project and the volume of applications being reviewed. Please plan your project with this timeline in mind. You should not start your project until after your application has received approval and a permit has been issued. Once the project begins it is subject to various inspections and approvals prior to completion of the project.
Inspections are required and performed at various points throughout projects and when the work is completed. Separate permits are required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing please see M.E.P. license and permit page. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade licenses are required and issued for those doing this type of work in the City and inspections are performed by the City of Leavenworth staff on a daily basis for both Commercial and Residential structures.
