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Public Works Department

The Public Works Department is comprised of the following four divisions:

Codes Administration

Responsible for ensuring that new construction on private property complies with all municipal construction codes, issues building permits, plan review, building inspections, and property maintenance ordinance enforcement.

Field Operations

Responsible for all public maintenance activities on public right-of-ways along with maintenance of public stormwater drainage facilities.

Stormwater

Responsible for the Stormwater Management Program which includes FEMA Floodplain issues, Watershed Studies, Stormwater Utility issues, Floodplain Development Permits, NPDES Ph II Compliance, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, Stormwater Maintenance Inspections and Contract Repairs, Stormwater Improvement Project Planning to reduce flooding problems, and other related issues.

Traffic

Oversees the maintenance and inspection of thousands of City signs, miles of pavement markings, streetlights, flashing beacons, and traffic signals.

Public Works Department Mission Statement: To provide a high quality, safe, appropriate, well maintained, built and natural public infrastructure for our citizens, businesses, and guest.

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