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.

Incentive Programs

Contact Information

Contact Dave Hill, EDC President

Assistant City Administrator

Russ Harding
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Codes & inspections

Stuart Young
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Other information

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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Current Projects

Brick Street Restoration Project

At the May 5th, 2022, Council Meeting, City Council unanimously approved Phase I of a brick street restoration plan presented by Public Works Director Rob Culley. The plan designates fourteen blocks of brick streets that are most important to preserve the character of the downtown area and Baker campus.

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Department News & Events

Maple Leaf Trail Phase I Nears Completion
November 15, 2024

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Open House May 23rd, 2024, for US Highway 56 Reconstruction Project West of Baldwin
May 13, 2024

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