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Downtown Salina Information

Thank you for your interest in Downtown Salina! City of Salina staff is here to assist property owners, business owners and tenants with activities, events and projects in the downtown. Coordination between multiple agencies is often necessary and it is important to allow ample time in your project timeline for required reviews and approvals, licensing, permitting, inspections, etc. The information provided on this page is intended as a guide and may not fully address all activities, events or projects that require City approval. Please contact City of Salina staff with questions (contact information provided for each section, below).

The purpose of the Downtown Arts, Commerce & Entertainment District is to enable and promote downtown as an arts, commerce and entertainment destination by encouraging new public spaces, activities and businesses that expand on the City’s revitalization efforts and transform downtown into a vibrant hub for creating, working, living, and shopping. Together the merchants, building owners, venues, artists, performers, organizations, and government have worked to embrace the established arts and cultural uses within Downtown while promoting new opportunities that further recreation, economic development and the humanities through programming, commerce, and community involvement.

Visit our Downtown Arts, Commerce, & Entertainment page here. 

Special activities and events in downtown Salina often include multiple elements, such as music and other entertainment / performances, parades, festivals, food and more. If you plan to hold an activity or event that includes one or more of the elements listed below, your activity / event may be subject to one or more permits or licenses and you may be required to reserve the location.



Special Event Permit

(Concert, Parade, Run/Walk, Marathon, etc.)

Application:  https://salina.govbuilt.com/

More Info:  See User Guide that accompanies permit application

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Chapter 6

Contact:   Community & Development Services | [email protected] | 785.309.5715



Amplified Sound / Loudspeaker

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Sections 3-5 and 3-6, Section 25-132(d)

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735

Special Use Permit 

(Open Air Markets)

Application | Handout

Code:  Salina Municipal Code Section 42-59

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 785.309.5720



Temporary Use Permit

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/  |  Handout

Code:  Salina Municipal Code Section 42-59

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 785.309.5720

Are you planning an event in downtown Salina at which alcohol will be served and / or sold? If so, one or more of the following permits / licenses may be required. Please review the information provided below and contact the City Clerk’s Office with questions.



Alcoholic Beverage Special Event

Application:   Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Retailer's Permit

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control
Alcoholic Liquor on Public Property

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article II

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735



Alcohol Liquor License

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article II

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735



Cereal Malt Beverage License

Application:   Corporate  |  Individual/Sole Proprietor  |  Partnership, Firm or Association

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article III

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735

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 | [email protected] | 785.309.5720



Signs

Alternations or New

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Chapter 42, Article X

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 785.309.5715


The purpose of the Downtown Arts, Commerce & Entertainment District is to enable and promote downtown as an arts, commerce and entertainment destination by encouraging new public spaces, activities and businesses that expand on the City’s revitalization efforts and transform downtown into a vibrant hub for creating, working, living, and shopping. Together the merchants, building owners, venues, artists, performers, organizations, and government have worked to embrace the established arts and cultural uses within Downtown while promoting new opportunities that further recreation, economic development and the humanities through programming, commerce, and community involvement.

Visit our Downtown Arts, Commerce, & Entertainment page here. 

Special activities and events in downtown Salina often include multiple elements, such as music and other entertainment / performances, parades, festivals, food and more. If you plan to hold an activity or event that includes one or more of the elements listed below, your activity / event may be subject to one or more permits or licenses and you may be required to reserve the location.



Special Event Permit

(Concert, Parade, Run/Walk, Marathon, etc.)

Application:  https://salina.govbuilt.com/

More Info:  See User Guide that accompanies permit application

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Chapter 6

Contact:   Community & Development Services | [email protected] | 785.309.5715



Amplified Sound / Loudspeaker

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Sections 3-5 and 3-6, Section 25-132(d)

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735

Special Use Permit 

(Open Air Markets)

Application | Handout

Code:  Salina Municipal Code Section 42-59

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 785.309.5720



Temporary Use Permit

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/  |  Handout

Code:  Salina Municipal Code Section 42-59

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 785.309.5720

Are you planning an event in downtown Salina at which alcohol will be served and / or sold? If so, one or more of the following permits / licenses may be required. Please review the information provided below and contact the City Clerk’s Office with questions.



Alcoholic Beverage Special Event

Application:   Alcoholic Beverage Special Event Retailer's Permit

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control
Alcoholic Liquor on Public Property

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article II

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735



Alcohol Liquor License

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article II

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735



Cereal Malt Beverage License

Application:   Corporate  |  Individual/Sole Proprietor  |  Partnership, Firm or Association

More Info:   Kansas Dept. of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control

Code:    Salina Municipal Code Chapter 5, Article III

Contact:   City Clerk Office | [email protected] | 785.309.5735

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 | [email protected] | 785.309.5720



Signs

Alternations or New

Application:   https://salina.govbuilt.com/ 

Code:   Salina Municipal Code Chapter 42, Article X

Contact:   Planning Division | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 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 | [email protected] | 785.309.5715


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Community & Development Services

Location

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Office Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Phone

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Downtown Salina Information
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Thank you for your interest in Downtown Salina! City of Salina staff is here to assist property owners, business owners and tenants with activities, events and projects in the downtown. Coordination between multiple agencies is often necessary and it is important to allow ample time in your project timeline for required reviews and approvals, licensing, permitting, inspections, etc. The information provided on this page is intended as a guide and may not fully address all activities, events or projects that require City approval. Please contact City of Salina staff with questions (contact information provided for each section, below).

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