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Building, Planning & Zoning

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1. Do I need a building permit?

Building permits are required for projects such as new construction, remodel work, alterations, accessory buildings, fences, irrigation, and other connections to the City of Eudora, including portable water systems and electrical, plumbing, heating, and mechanical work. If you are not sure if a project requires a building permit, contact the codes administrator at (785) 542-3124.

2. How do I find out what my property or a property nearby is zoned?

To find out what your property or nearby property is zoned, please refer to the Zoning Map.

3. When do I need to fill out a complaint form?

If you have a complaint about a surrounding property, please download the Complaint Form and explain the situation to the fullest extent. All complaint forms require two separate signatures. Completed complaint forms can be returned to:
Eudora Municipal Building
4 East Seventh Street
Eudora, KS 66025

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City Clerk

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1. What hours is the city brush pile open and what items are accepted?

The city brush pile is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Only tree debris, brush, leaves, and grass clippings are accepted.

2. What days will trash service accept bulk items?

Bulk collection of larger items, such as household furniture, appliances, bicycles, etc. will be made on the first service day of your collection each month. Appliances containing refrigerant must be responsibly evacuated before disposal. For more information visit Honey Creek Disposal's website. Honey Creek Disposal

3. What do I need to do to get my dog out of impoundment?

A Citizen Guide to Licensing Dogs and Impoundment Process is located at: Department/Police/Animal Control.

4. How do I request or return an extra trash cart?

Contact the city office at 785.542.2153 or by email located at: Department Directory/City Clerk's Office/utility billing clerk.

5. What animals are not allowed inside the City Limits?

Animals not allowed inside the city limits - shall include, but shall not be limited to, cattle, horses, mules, goats, fowl, hogs, sheep, and undomesticated animals.

Fowl shall include, but shall not be limited to, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas and pigeons.

Undomesticated animal means and includes any wild mammal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame but is of wild nature or disposition.

However any person may petition the governing body for a permit to keep animals otherwise prohibited by subsection (a) above and the governing body may grant such permit upon finding that the keeping of such animals will not constitute a nuisance or otherwise be detrimental to the public welfare of the city, and upon payment of an annual permit fee, as set by resolution of the governing body.

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Fire Department

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1. How do I volunteer?

Persons interested in joining the department may pick up an application at the Eudora Fire Department at:
15 E. Seventh St.
Eudora, KS 66025

Return the application to:
City of Eudora Fire Department
P.O. Box 650
Eudora, KS 66025.

Minimum qualifications are the Firefighter I and II certifications. EMT Certification is not required but encouraged. For questions regarding membership, please call (785) 542-3653.

2. Who do I contact for a day care provider inspection?

Please call (785) 542-3653 and leave a message for Ben Green, the City's fire inspector, and he will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Home Daycare Handbook 2011

3. Are fireworks allowed in the City of Eudora?

Class C fireworks are allowed in the city limits on July 2, 3, and 4 until midnight. Use of fireworks outside of these dates will require a permit. Permit Information

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Parks & Recreation

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1. What are the hours of the Eudora Community Center?

The hours of the Eudora Community Center vary by season:

Summer Hours

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  
• Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  
• Sunday: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
  
• Friday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  
• Saturday - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  
• Sunday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2. How much are membership fees?

For information on membership fees, please visit the following page. Membership Fees

3. How do I register to become a member of the Eudora Community Center?

To register with the Eudora Parks and Recreation, pick up an application at the community center, located at 1630 Elm Street, or register online: Eudora Online Registration

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Police Department

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1. What is the number for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office?

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office can be reached by calling (785) 841-0211.

2. Where do I pay my tickets / fines?

Tickets and fine payments are processed at the City of Eudora Public Safety Building located at 840 Main Street in downtown Eudora. The Municipal Court accepts cash, check, money order, and credit card payments.

3. Who is the city prosecutor?

The city prosecutor is
Jeff Heiman
900 Massachusetts, Suite 500
Lawrence, KS 66044
Ph: (785) 843-0811
JHeiman@stevensbrand.com

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Public Works

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1. What do I do if my sewer backs up?

If your sewer backs up, call the Public Works Department at (785) 542-3100 and the city will send an employee to check the sewer main and inform you if the problem is in your service line or the city's main main. If the problem exists within the city's right of way, we will jet the main line.

2. What do I do if my power goes out?

If your power goes out, please call the Public Works Department at (785) 542-3100 and report the outage and a city employee will come and address the problem.

3. How do I report a pot hole in the city streets?

Call Public Works at (785) 542-3100 and the city will place the pot hole on a list to be repaired. If the pot hole is large enough the city will temporarily repair it. Typically, pot holes are not addressed until the city has received enough complaints to warrant a load of asphalt.