Frequently Asked Questions

Public records, City Council resolutions and ordinances, and other information can be requested by submitting the Records and Information Request Form to the City Clerk's Office. Historical information that is not available from the City Clerk's Office can be obtain from the Civic City Historical Society.

If you have sustained an injury or damage for which you believe the City or one of its employees is responsible, you may file a claim against the City.

In the case of life-threatening emergency, we will dispatch a fire truck along with an EMS unit to provide extra assistance since all of our personnel are trained to provide at least Basic Life Support.

Normally, citizens are allowed to burn small piles of leaves or small limbs as long as the fire is out by sunset and the resident obtains a burn permit by calling the Fire Marshal at (785) 587-1853.

Our average response time within City limits is five minutes.

Vendors who are interested in selling products and services to the City can find the requirements and opportunities from

If you have any questions or concerns regarding payroll, contact the Payroll Office at (785) 587-1853.

You can register for classes

We have a wide range of rooms and facilities available. We can accommodate your wedding reception, family party, or business meeting. View

The Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety classes and camps throughout the year. For a complete listing, please view

The current population of Civic City is 200,000 people.

Yes, the City has the Civic Shuttle and other cost-effective methods of public transportation.

Contact the Public Works Department at (785) 587-1853 to establish new utility service. The consumer will need to submit an application with two forms of identification and pay adequate deposits based on their personal credit history.

Residential streets within the Civic City limits are swept two times per year. For more information, please visit

If you are having problems with your cable or internet service, please contact the Public Utilities Service Center's Cable / Internet Unit at (785) 587-1853.

Driving records are maintained by the Kansas Department of Public Safety (KDPS). To obtain a certified copy of your driving record, contact KDPS at (785) 587-1853.

For a copy of an accident report, please contact the Records Division at (785) 587-1853 or come by the Police Department at 317 Houston Street between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

No, however, the Civic City Police Department will assist you in obtaining the services necessary, such as certified locksmith, to unlock your vehicle.

Zone changes and General Plan amendments require Planning Board review and the approval of the City Council. Zone changes require a General Plan amendment if the proposed zoning district is not consistent with the General Plan.

Applications to amend the General Plan are accepted during the months of January and June. For more information, please visit

The term setback means the required distance separating a building or structure from a property line. Setback regulations for buildings are included in the Zoning Ordinance under Title 18. Setback regulations for accessory structures are included in the Zoning Ordinance under Chapter 18.45. For more information, please view the Civic City

First, determine the zoning district your property is located in by checking the City's zoning map or calling the Planning Division at (785) 587-1853.

Next, look up the permitted uses for your zoning district. If your use is not listed in the permitted use section, check the conditional use section to determine if your use requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUOP).

Some general uses that typically require a CUP include drive-through restaurants, gas stations, childcare facilities, and educational facilities. For more information, please visit

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