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1. How can I watch the Planning Commission meetings online?

The Planning Commission meetings are streamed live and on-demand via our YouTube page here-https://www.youtube.com/c/RenoCounty/featured.

2. What is the zoning on my property?

Visit Parcel Information to view the county zoning map. The County Zoning map is a general depiction of the various zoning districts within the county. Contact the Planning Department for detailed information or a zoning determination.

3. What is the process to obtain a zoning permit?

Need to make application to the County Planning Department to determine if the proposed improvement/s are in compliance with the land development regulations and complete the water / wastewater form from the health department to determine if the location interferes with the waste water system or well. Please call and/or schedule an appointment with the County Planner to ensure that he is available to help you.

4. If my property is currently un-zoned, do I still need to contact the planning department if I want to build a structure?

Yes. There may be other required permits that must be obtained. Such permits may include a floodplain development permit, an entrance permit, or septic system and well permits.

5. Does Reno County enforce building codes?

Reno County does not enforce or implement building codes. Reno County suggests all construction be built to the latest building code standard, but there are no inspections required for HVAC, concrete, or any other building code related inspection.

6. What size structure does not require a zoning permit?

Any structure 120 square feet or less does not require a zoning permit. However, any size structure located in a floodplain requires a floodplain development permit even if a zoning permit is not required.

7. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding a septic system or well?

Contact the Reno County Health Department at 620-694-2900.

8. Who do I contact to obtain an address to my property?

Contact the Planning Department. Addresses are not assigned to vacant property until a zoning permit is issued for a structure. The Planning Department does not assign zip codes. This is the responsibility of the U.S. Post Office. These boundaries may shift over time so when setting up mail service contact your nearest post office.

9. Who do I contact for a new entrance to my property?

An entrance application and entrance policy are located under the Reno County Public Works Department / Policies and Permit Applications or contact the Public Works Department at 620-694-2976.

10. How do I apply for a job with Reno County?

Go to HR ePartners or Reno County Jobs

11. How do I find out if a survey of my property has been completed?

Please contact the Reno County Public Works Department at 620-694-2976.

12. Will the county surveyor, survey my property or stake the right-of-way along my property line?

The County does not survey private property. Please contact a Licensed Surveyor of your choice.

13. Who should I contact to survey my property?

Any registered land surveyor licensed in the state of Kansas can survey your property. Engineering companies often times have a licensed surveyor on staff. Surveyors and engineers can be found in the phone book. Reno County does not make recommendations on who you should hire to survey your property.

14. If I am interested in serving on the planning commission who should I contact?

A citizen can learn about all of the functions the planning department handles and the role of a planning commissioner member by contacting the county planner. All appointments to the planning commission are handled through the Board of County Commissioners. Contact your county commissioner if you are interested in serving. Planning Commission members are eligible to serve three 3-year terms.

15. Is my property in a floodplain?

Contact the Reno County Planning Department. Reno County will not disclose floodplain information over the phone for legal reasons. The Planning Department will provide a map showing the current floodplain designation on the property. A citizen may schedule an appointment to view the floodplain map or visit the FEMA website to view the actual floodplain map. The Planning Department will only disclose the floodplain of a property when in conjunction with issuing a zoning permit. Be prepared to provide the address of the property and/or the ¼ section, section, township, and range of the location if you are requesting a copy of the floodplain map.

16. When do I need a floodplain development permit?

Any man-made change to your property within a floodplain will require a floodplain development permit from the planning department. Any size structure, dirt work, channel changes, channel improvements, some septic systems all require a local floodplain permit and may require a state permit and/or a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Contact John Roth at the Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Water Resources (DWR) at 620-234-5311 or john.roth@kad.ks.gov for more information on non-structural floodplain permits and procedures. The state floodplain development permit will be required to be issued before the local permit is issued. Written notice from DWR will be required if it is determined no state permit is required for a project.