Development Services Department

Right-of-Way Management

• City Projects
• Damage Prevention
• Easement Forms
• Permit Requirements
• Street Closures

Permits to work within the Right-of-Way are regulated by Shawnee Municipal Code Chapter 12.06 "Right-of-Way Management".

• Right-of-Way Procedures Flowchart (pdf) explains procedures for obtaining a right-of-way permit.
• Right-of-Way Work Permit (.pdf) is required for all work performed within the public right-of-way.
• Street Excavation Procedures Flowchart (pdf) explains procedures for obtaining a street excavation permit.
• Street Excavation Permit (.pdf) is required to excavate the pavement or curb and gutter.

Right-of-Way Ordinance and Policy Statements

• Ordinance 2805 (pdf)
• PS-10 - Installation of Culverts on Ditch Section Streets (pdf)
• PS-24 - Utility Junction Boxes (pdf)
• PS-27 - Public Works Department Development and Services Fees (pdf)
• PS-35 - Temporary Closure of Public Streets (pdf)
• PS-51 - Sump Pump Discharge Facilities within the Right-of-Way (pdf)
• PS-52 - Landscaping within the Right-of-Way (pdf)

Right-of-Way Utility Information

Utility companies and their contractors are required to obtain permits from the City when excavating in the public right-of-way.  The City of Shawnee does not provide utility services.  Questions regarding utility services should be directed to the respective utility company that are listed on our Community Directory web page.

For questions or complaints regarding utility bills and services, contact the Kansas Corporation Commission.

City of Shawnee, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 631-2500 Fax (913) 248-2314 E-Mail