Businesses
How We Can Help
Whether you’re an existing business in Civic City or planning to relocate or start a new business in town, the city is here to help you. There are a number of programs in place designed to assist business owners, and the information provided on the city’s website should get you on the right track. For more information, call 785-779-7447.
Existing Businesses
The Business Assistance and Housing Services Department offers a number of programs to assist existing Civic City businesses including the following:
New Businesses
Business License
Before opening up your doors for business, you will need to obtain a Business License from the Finance Department to operate in Civic City. Contact the Finance Department with any questions.
Zoning
The city is divided into various zoning districts. For each zoning district, there is a list of uses that are permitted in that specific zoning district and conditionally permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. When looking for a place to start or relocate your business, it is important to make sure the zoning on the site allows the proposed use. Refer to the city’s Zoning Map and Zoning Code for details.
Whether you’re an existing business in Civic City or planning to relocate or start a new business in town, the city is here to help you. There are a number of programs in place designed to assist business owners, and the information provided on the city’s website should get you on the right track. For more information, call 785-779-7447.
Existing Businesses
The Business Assistance and Housing Services Department offers a number of programs to assist existing Civic City businesses including the following:
- Facade Improvement Program
- Impact Financing Program
- Business Guidelines
- Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program for Downtown Small Businesses
New Businesses
Business License
Before opening up your doors for business, you will need to obtain a Business License from the Finance Department to operate in Civic City. Contact the Finance Department with any questions.
Zoning
The city is divided into various zoning districts. For each zoning district, there is a list of uses that are permitted in that specific zoning district and conditionally permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. When looking for a place to start or relocate your business, it is important to make sure the zoning on the site allows the proposed use. Refer to the city’s Zoning Map and Zoning Code for details.