The City of Salina is committed to welcoming a variety of activities and events to increase interest and promote downtown Salina. Staff understands that businesses and property owners want to put their best foot forward when it comes to promoting their services and attracting visitors. We will work with you to ensure your project meets applicable codes and that you acquire the necessary permits to complete a successful project. Common commercial permits are listed below.
Certificate of Compatibility
A Certificate of Compatibility must be applied for and approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) before certain work can occur on a property located in the Business Improvement District (BID). Examples of such work include constructing, demolishing or changing the existing exterior design, material, color, texture, finish or appearance of any building; introducing, changing, substituting or removing any physical feature affecting the appearance or property in the BID.
Application | Downtown Design Guidelines | 2024 Schedule
Code: Salina Municipal Code Section 2-207
Contact: Planning Division | plangroup@salina.org | 785.309.5720
Signs
Alternations or New
Application: https://salina.govbuilt.com/
Code: Salina Municipal Code Chapter 42, Article X
Contact: Planning Division | plangroup@salina.org | 785.309.5720
Sidewalk Dining
Application: https://salina.govbuilt.com/
More Info: Sidewalk Dining Area Guidelines, Sidewalk Dining Area Site Plan Example
Code: Salina Municipal Code Section 35-40.2
Contact: Planning Division | plangroup@salina.org | 785.309.5720
Commercial Building Permit
A commercial building permit is required for construction, demolition, enlargement, alteration or repair to any building (See Salina Municipal Code Sec. 8-1-1-105.2 for exemptions to permit requirements).
Application | Commercial Submittal Requirements
Code: 2012 International Building Code as amended by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8
Contact: Building Services | buildingservices@salina.org | 785.309.5715
Residential Building Permit
A residential building permit is required if any building is constructed, added on to, remodeled, renovated, repaired, altered or converted. A permit may also be required for standalone electrical, mechanical and plumbing work not associated with a residential building permit.
Application
Code: 2012 International Residential Code as amended by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8
Contact: Building Services | buildingservices@salina.org | 785.309.5715
Change of Occupancy / Use
A permit is required when there is a change in occupancy (new tenant, etc.) or use (from retail to restaurant, for example).
Application
Code: 2012 International Building Code as amended by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8
Contact: Building Services | buildingservices@salina.org | 785.309.5715