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1. Do I need a building permit?

Yes. Building permits are required for projects such as new construction, remodel work, alterations, accessory buildings, fences, irrigation, and other connections to the City of Eudora, including portable water systems and electrical, plumbing, heating, and mechanical work. If you are not sure if a project requires a building permit, contact the the Building and Codes Administrator, Curt Baumann by phone at: (785) 542-3124, or via email: cbaumann@cityofeudoraks.gov

2. How do I find out what my property or a property nearby is zoned?

To find out what your property or nearby property is zoned, please refer to the Zoning Map.

3. How do I report a code violation or submit a complaint?

If you want to report a code violation or report a complaint about a surrounding property, please fill out the Code Violations Form online. The Building and Codes Office will receive the request and take care of it as soon as possible. 

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1. What days will trash service accept bulk items?

Bulk collection of larger items, such as household furniture, appliances, bicycles, etc. will be made on the first service day of your collection each month. Appliances containing refrigerant must be responsibly evacuated before disposal. For more information visit Honey Creek Disposal’s website.

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2. What do I need to do to get my dog out of the pound?

A Citizen Guide to Licensing Dogs and Impoundment Process can be found under our Police Department Information.

3. How do I request or return an extra trash cart?

Contact the city office at (785) 542-2153, option 3 or by email located at: Departments/Administrative Services/Utility Billing.

4. What animals are not allowed inside the City Limits?

Animals not allowed inside the city limits - shall include, but shall not be limited to, cattle, horses, mules, goats, fowl, hogs, sheep, and undomesticated animals.

Fowl shall include, but shall not be limited to, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas and pigeons.

Undomesticated animal means and includes any wild mammal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame but is of wild nature or disposition.

However any person may petition the governing body for a permit to keep animals otherwise prohibited by subsection (a) above and the governing body may grant such permit upon finding that the keeping of such animals will not constitute a nuisance or otherwise be detrimental to the public welfare of the city, and upon payment of an annual permit fee, as set by resolution of the governing body.

5. What type of grave decorations are allowed?

Fresh flowers, plants, artificial or flower wreaths and shepherd hooks. City of Eudora Ordinance 953

6. What is not allowed as decorations?

All bushes, plantings of floral pieces (either annual or perennial) upon individual graves or lots.
No fences, benches, hedges, shrubbery, floral pieces (either annual or perennial), landscaping or enclosures of any kind.
City of Eudora Ordinance 953

7. Where can grave decorations be placed?

Decorations must be placed within the concrete foundation or on the monument or markers. City of Eudora Ordinance 953

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1. How do I become a volunteer firefighter?

Persons interested in joining the department may pick up an application at the Eudora Fire Department at:
4 E. Seventh St.
Eudora, KS 66025

Return the application to:
City of Eudora Fire Department
930 Main Street
P.O. Box 650
Eudora, KS 66025.

Minimum qualifications are the Firefighter I and II certifications. EMT Certification is not required but encouraged. For questions regarding membership, please call (785) 542-3653.

2. Who do I contact for a day care provider inspection?

Please call (785) 690-7038 and leave a message for Assistant Chief Nathan Stoermer and he return your call as soon as possible. Home Daycare Handbook 2011

3. Are fireworks allowed in the City of Eudora?

Per Eudora City Code, fireworks may be discharged within the city limits during the following times only:

July 1st & 2nd: 10 AM - 10 PM

July 3rd & 4th: 10 AM - 11:30 PM

(a)   It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or fire off any fireworks of any kind within the city limits of the City of Eudora, Kansas. Provided, however, that nothing within this section shall be construed as prohibiting the governing body of the City of Eudora, Kansas, from giving pyrotechnical displays or from granting permission to responsible persons, firms, or corporations to give pyrotechnical displays in places to be designated by the governing body within the city limits of the City of Eudora, Kansas.

(b)   Provided, also, that subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the discharge of fireworks, as authorized under state law, on the 1st and 2nd days of July, each year, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 10:00 o’clock p.m.; and on the 3rd and 4th day of July, each year, between the hours of 10:00 o’clock a.m. and 11:30 o’clock p.m. However, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, fire off, or explode any bottle rocket, as defined at K.S.A. 31-155, within the city limits of the City of Eudora, Kansas, at any time.

(c) It is unlawful for any person to discharge, fire off, or explode any fireworks of any kind on City owned property at any time, including parks, property surrounding municipal buildings, and vacant land owned by the City. Furthermore, the City of Eudora, Kansas adopts Chapter 22, Article 6, Section 9 of the State Fire Marshal regulations, that states:
1.  A person shall not ignite or discharge fireworks into, under, or from a car or vehicle, whether moving or standing still, or on a public roadway or the right-of-way adjoining a public roadway.         

  2.  Fireworks shall not be discharged within 100 feet of any "place of institution," as defined by national fire protection association standard no. 101, which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 22-1-3, or any retail fireworks stand or facility where fireworks are stored. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2007 Supp. 31-133; effective Jan. 1, 1973; amended May 1, 1986; amended Dec. 29, 2008.)

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4. How often should I change the battery in my smoke detector?

We recommend the battery in smoke detectors be changed twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. At a minimum, smoke detector batteries should be replaced annually. Detectors should also be checked monthly to be sure the audible alarm is operating properly.

5. Do I need a carbon monoxide detector?

If your home has any gas-fired or wood burning appliances (cook stove, water heater, furnace, fireplace, etc.) or has an attached garage, a carbon monoxide detector is required. Generally, the carbon monoxide detector should be installed in a central location so the occupants can hear it. Carbon monoxide detectors should not be installed inside a furnace room.

6. How often should I replace my carbon monoxide detector and batteries?

We recommend that you replace your Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector every five to seven years from the date of manufacture, which can usually be located on the back of your CO detector. We recommend that you replace the batteries annually.

7. How can I schedule a fire station tour?

The City of Eudora Fire Department provides fire station tours for various community groups and residents on a scheduled basis.

For more information or to request a tour, call the Fire Station at 785-542-3653.

8. What regulations apply to recreational fires?

The size of the fire must be limited to a three foot diameter and must be at least 25 feet from any building or combustible structure such as decks or fences. Only wood may be burned, no brush, yard waste or treated wood may be burned. No rubbish can be burned at any time.

9. How can I schedule a car seat safety inspection?

Douglas County Safe Kids offers free car seat safety inspections to residents for car seats of all sizes. Car seat inspections are usually held on the first Saturday of the month at the Eudora Fire Station, these are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment with one of the certified car seat technicians, please contact Douglas County Safe Kids at 785-505-5800.

10. Should I have a fire extinguisher in my home and what type should I purchase?

We recommend you keep at least one fire extinguisher in your home, preferably one extinguisher per level. A fire extinguisher should be placed in your kitchen near cooking appliances in case of emergencies. An extinguisher should also be available in the garage area or where mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical panel) are located.

11. How can I report a fire hazard?

To report a possible fire hazard, you may contact the City of Eudora Fire Department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 785-542-3653. This is not an EMERGENCY number that is answered 24 hours. For an EMERGENCY, call 911.

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1. What are the hours of the Eudora Rec Center?

The hours of the Eudora Community Center vary by season:

Summer Hours

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  
• Sunday: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Winter Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  
• Friday - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  
• Saturday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  
• Sunday - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2. How much are membership fees?

For information on membership fees, please visit the following page. Membership Fees

3. How do I register to become a member of the Eudora Community Center?

To register with the Eudora Parks and Recreation, pick up an application at the community center, located at 1630 Elm Street, or register online: Eudora Online Registration

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1. What is the number for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office?

The Douglas County District Attorney's Office can be reached by calling (785) 841-0211.

2. Where do I pay my tickets / fines?

Tickets and fine payments are processed at the City of Eudora Public Safety Building located at 930 Main St. in downtown Eudora. You can pay your tickets and fines online. The Municipal Court also accepts cash, check, money order, and credit card payments.

3. Who is the city prosecutor?

The city prosecutor is Jeff Heiman. His office is located at 900 Massachusetts St., Suite 500 Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: (785) 843-0811; Email: jheiman@stevensbrand.com

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1. What do I do if my sewer backs up?

If your sewer backs up, call the Public Works Department at (785) 542-2153 and the city will send an employee to check the sewer main and inform you if the problem is in your service line or the city's main main. If the problem exists within the city's right of way, we will jet the main line.

2. What do I do if my power goes out?

If your power goes out, please call the Public Works Department at (785) 542-2153 and report the outage and a city employee will come and address the problem.

3. How do I report a pot hole in the city streets?

Call Public Works at (785) 542-2153 and the city will place the pot hole on a list to be repaired. If the pot hole is large enough the city will temporarily repair it. Typically, pot holes are not addressed until the city has received enough complaints to warrant a load of asphalt.

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1. How many plows does the city have for snow removal?

The City owns and uses 4 trucks with plows and a skid steer and rubber tire loader with snow pushers. 

2. What is the City's annual snow removal budget?

The City budgeted $10,000 in 2021 to obtain salt, sand, and brine. When additional equipment is needed for snow removal efforts, the Public Works Department pulls money from the General Street fund as necessary. 

3. Does the city salt the roads?

The City treats the roads with a 50/50 mixture of sand and salt. The City will pre-treat the roads when ice or sleet is expected. Sometimes Douglas County will provide a brine (calcium chloride mixture) that the City uses as a pre-treatment on the roads. If not, the city uses the sand/salt mixture for pre-treatment. 

4. How are the roads prioritized for snow removal?

The City’s approach to snow removal is to clear the main routes first to ensure emergency vehicle access. Once those streets are completed, the local/residential roads are plowed. 

The map below demonstrates the main and secondary routes that are prioritized:

• Red Lines = Main Route
• Yellow Lines = Secondary Route
• All other streets will be plowed and treated after the main and secondary routes are completed

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1. Does trash need to be placed in a bag before it is put in the cart?

Trash bags are not required, but placing household waste in bags will help keep the cart sanitary. 

2. Can I use my trash cart for yard waste?

No. Yard waste needs to be placed in compostable craft paper bags specifically designed for yard waste or bundled for collection. Plastic bags are not allowed. 

3. What if I need more than one trash cart?

Residents who find one cart is not enough can request additional 95 gallon carts at a charge of $4.00 a month. 

4. Can I use my personal cart?

No. The carts provided by Honey Creek are designed to withstand the demands of the truck’s equipment placed on them. Please use the supplied cart. 

5. What are the dimensions of the cart?

The standard issued cart is 95 gallons measuring approximately 29" wide, 34" deep, and 45" tall. The footprint on the ground is just slightly larger than a standard 30 gallon refuse container. 

6. What do I do with extra trash if my cart is full?

You can request an additional cart for $4.00 per month or you can buy a bag tag at Eudora City Hall for $1.00 per tag. 

7. What do I do if my cart is lost or damaged?

Please contact Honey Creek Disposal at 913-369-8999 for replacement or repair. Damage from abuse or modifications to the cart are the responsibility of the customer. Please do not modify the cart. 

8. What do I do with my cart if I move?

The cart is to remain at your old address. The carts are assigned to each address, not the customer. 

9. When and where can I leave my cart at the curb?

When: Place your cart on the curb by 7:00 AM on the day of collection. The cart must be removed within 24 hours after collection. 

Where: Place cart within 3 feet of the curb and at least 3 feet from any obstructions. The arrows should be facing the street and the handle facing your house.

10. What can I recycle?

Accepted recyclables include plastics, paper and cardboard, cans, and glass bottles. Use the graphic below as a guide to determine what can and cannot be recycled:

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11. Can I upgrade to a 95 gallon recycling cart?

Yes, please call City Hall at 785-542-2153 option 3 to request the larger size. There is no additional charge for upgrading to a 95 gallon recycling cart. 

12. Can I opt out of curbside recycling?

If you prefer to not participate in curbside recycling, you may return your cart to Honey Creek by calling Eudora City Hall at 785-543-2153, option 3. However, you will still be charged for recycling in your monthly bill, which is the regular rate. There is no option to opt out of the regular rate. 

13. Do I qualify for a decreased recycling rate?

Residents aged 65 or older qualify for a reduced rate, regardless of income. Any senior resident wanting to opt into this reduced rate must first contract the City’s utility department by visiting City Hall of calling 785-542-2153, option 3. 

14. How does yard waste collection work?

Yard waste needs to be placed in compostable craft paper bags specifically designed for yard waste or bundled for collection. Honey Creek will accept up to 12 bags of yard waste per trash day. Bundled hedge and tree trimming must not be more than 18 inches around, 4 feet long, or weigh more than 45 pounds.