About the Department

Development includes planning and zoning, as well as various community development incentive programs.

Call 785-594-6907 to schedule an inspection or to inquire if an inspection is necessary, as part of a development project.

Please note: A minimum 24-hour notice is required for most inspections.
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Contact Information

Contact Dave Hill, EDC President

Assistant City Administrator

Russ Harding
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Codes & inspections

Stuart Young
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Incentive Programs

  • Neighborhood Revitalization Program
  • Main Street Program
  • Sidewalk Match Program
  • Facade Grant Program
  • Rural Housing Incentive District

Planning Commission & Zoning Board

The City of Baldwin City is zoned according to ordinance within corporate city limits.

A volunteer citizen Planning Commission appointed by the Mayor with approval from City Council, which also functions as the Board of Zoning Appeals.

2025 Planning Commission Members
  • Dustin Baker
  • Richard Dechant
  • Dan Elder
  • Matt Kirby
  • Kelsey Mullis

The Planning Commission is primarily an advisory body.  Under the Zoning Code, a primary duty of the Planning Commission is to hold public hearings where public opinion can be expressed with respect to proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, final plats, conditional use permits and rezoning of land.  

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