FAQ
To serve you better, we are trying to assemble a list of our residents' most frequently asked questions. If you have a question please feel free to contact us so we can add your question and hopefully help someone else.
Frequently Asked Questions
City Hall
What hours is City Hall open?
City Hall is open on Monday thru Thursday from 7am - 4pm and Friday from 7am to noon.
Ordinances
May I burn trash and leaves inside the city limits?
Yes, you will just need to call dispatch to get a permit from the County. Please contact city hall if you have any questions.
Permits/Applications/PDF forms
What is the process for getting a building permit?
You must obtain a building permit from the cityShould you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
What type of fence is allowed
There are specific requirements for fencing please read the ordinance for more information. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
What do I do for new sewer and water
There is an application to fill out to proceed. You must call the city and schedule a time for them to come out and mark their lines along with call 811 to locate any other lines before digging. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
What am I required to do if I have an animal
Please refer to the city ordinances for more information. All animals are required to have some sort of permit. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
What if I want to hold a Special Event in the City
Please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
I want to have a firework stand. What do I need to do.
Please feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We will be happy to help you.
FAQ
How do I report a street light out?
Most street lights are maintained by Evergy (previously Westar Energy). Report an outage by calling 1-800-544-4857 or online at https://ops.evergy.com/streetlight.
New Resident Resources
How do I sign up to receive Alerts and News & Notices?
Simply click the "Sign Up for Alerts" button located ……fill out the brief form with your preferred contact information and click submit
Where do I go to vote?
All City elections are conducted by the Butler County please visit their elections page for locations and upcoming election information.
Where is the storm shelter located
The storm shelter is located in the Senior Center basement at 112 S. Main. No animals are allowed.