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Homeowner's Portal

A "One Stop Shop" for homeowners and contractors for residential projects. Please see the associated services and links to get you to where you need to go. 

If you have questions, please reach out to the Building Services division at [email protected] or call us at 785-309-5715.

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Planning & Zoning

Economic Incentives

Contractor Education

Property Maintenance Enforcement

Residential Accessory Buildings include storage sheds, workshops, garages, carports, etc. and must:

  • Comply with Zoning Code (Information Sheet)
  • Be visually compatible with the primary residence on the property (Compatibility Checklist)
  • Placed in an allowable location that complies with the required setbacks (Allowable Locations Example)

Associated Permit Forms: Submittal Checklist, Construction Details Worksheet

Thinking of finishing your basement? If so, the resources below should help you get started!

Finishing Your Basement Handout

Submittal Checklist

Exits-Emergency Access Handout

Wanting to build a new detached garage or a carport? See the documents below to get you started!

Detached Garage or Carport Handout

Free Standing Metal Carport Handout

Submittal Checklist - Metal Carport

Are you constructing a new deck, porch, or patio? Are you wanting to build a covered deck or patio? If so, see the helpful documents below!

Residential Deck Guidelines

Deck Requirements

Submittal Checklist - New Patio & Decks

Submittal Checklist - Deck & Patio Covers

Looking to alter the interior of your home? See the document below for submittal requirements:

Submittal Checklist - Interior Alterations


Not everything requires a permit. See the "When do I need a permit?" page here!

Wanting to add a pool to your property? There are different types of pools that each have different requirements. Please see the helpful documents below:


Seasonal Swimming Pool: a pool designed to be set up and used for the spring/summer season and then taken down and stored for fall/winter (See applicable handout)

Permanent Above Ground Pool: a pool/hot tub/spa designed as a permanent fixture but is above ground (See applicable handout)

Permanent In-Ground Pool: a pool/hot tub/spa designed as a permanent fixture but is placed in-ground 


Permits are required for all of three types of pools. Please see the submittal checklists below.

Submittal Checklist - Seasonal Swimming Pool

Submittal Checklist - Above Ground & In-Ground Permanent Pool


Need to drain your pool? Click here for guidance.

Residential Accessory Buildings include storage sheds, workshops, garages, carports, etc. and must:

  • Comply with Zoning Code (Information Sheet)
  • Be visually compatible with the primary residence on the property (Compatibility Checklist)
  • Placed in an allowable location that complies with the required setbacks (Allowable Locations Example)

Associated Permit Forms: Submittal Checklist, Construction Details Worksheet

Thinking of finishing your basement? If so, the resources below should help you get started!

Finishing Your Basement Handout

Submittal Checklist

Exits-Emergency Access Handout

Wanting to build a new detached garage or a carport? See the documents below to get you started!

Detached Garage or Carport Handout

Free Standing Metal Carport Handout

Submittal Checklist - Metal Carport

Are you constructing a new deck, porch, or patio? Are you wanting to build a covered deck or patio? If so, see the helpful documents below!

Residential Deck Guidelines

Deck Requirements

Submittal Checklist - New Patio & Decks

Submittal Checklist - Deck & Patio Covers

Looking to alter the interior of your home? See the document below for submittal requirements:

Submittal Checklist - Interior Alterations


Not everything requires a permit. See the "When do I need a permit?" page here!

Wanting to add a pool to your property? There are different types of pools that each have different requirements. Please see the helpful documents below:


Seasonal Swimming Pool: a pool designed to be set up and used for the spring/summer season and then taken down and stored for fall/winter (See applicable handout)

Permanent Above Ground Pool: a pool/hot tub/spa designed as a permanent fixture but is above ground (See applicable handout)

Permanent In-Ground Pool: a pool/hot tub/spa designed as a permanent fixture but is placed in-ground 


Permits are required for all of three types of pools. Please see the submittal checklists below.

Submittal Checklist - Seasonal Swimming Pool

Submittal Checklist - Above Ground & In-Ground Permanent Pool


Need to drain your pool? Click here for guidance.

Contact Us

Community & Development Services

Location

300 W. Ash St. Room 205 Salina, KS 67401

Office Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Phone

(785) 309-5715

General Permit Forms
Owner Occupant Exemption Affidavit Permit Extension Request Residential Survey Requirements General Residential Plan Conditions Residential Plan Review Checklist Solar Panel Property Owner Consent Form
Helpful Links
One-Stop Permits & Licensing Salina Municipal Code Active Contractors List
Homeowner's Portal

A "One Stop Shop" for homeowners and contractors for residential projects. Please see the associated services and links to get you to where you need to go. 

If you have questions, please reach out to the Building Services division at [email protected] or call us at 785-309-5715.

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  • Residential Survey Requirements

  • General Residential Plan Conditions

  • Residential Plan Review Checklist

  • Solar Panel Property Owner Consent Form

Sample Drawings

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