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Building & Zoning

Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals Members
Chairman: Leonard McDonald (County)
Vice Chairman: Milt Seigrist
Commissioners:
Gary Berry, (County)
Steve Merz
Sherry Farrell
George Roldan
Secretary: Lina Hill (620) 626-2260
City Zoning Administrator: Steve Guerrero

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Building Department Purpose
The purpose of the Building Department is to administer and enforce the adopted codes of Liberal. This department also provides the minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use of occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the jurisdiction of the City of Liberal Building Inspection Department.

The Code Enforcement Department is to protect, preserve, upgrade and regulate the environmental quality of the city of Liberal through enforcement of regulations, which prohibits conditions, which are injurious to the health, safety, welfare, or aesthetic characteristics of the neighborhoods within the City of Liberal.

Planning and Zoning
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are comprised of a seven-member board, appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City governing body. The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are charged with the responsibility of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated and harmonious development of the city.

The goals and objectives of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are as follows:

Assure that all land regulated by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is used effectively and economically and in the best interest of the public;
Designate the general location of land projected for use as agricultural, residential, business, industry, recreation, education, public buildings, and other community facilities, both private and public, and other uses that may be deemed necessary;
Assure that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances properly regulates and restrict the use of the land and location of buildings and structures, the height and bulk of buildings and structures, and the required area of yards; and
Reviews and recommends to the governing body all requests for amendments or changes to the zoning ordinance, zoning map, flood insurance rate map, or plat and re-plat of land within the City.

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Public Services

Fire Department

The Liberal Fire Department was established on June 5th 1906, and incorporated Liberal's first fire chief and thirteen volunteer firefighters. Liberal's first fire department apparatus was a newly bought American LaFrance fire truck, this apparatus was purchased at a price of $3000.

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court, presided over by the Municipal Judge serving on a full-time basis, hears misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases occurring within city limits. Types of cases include domestic violence, theft, disorderly conduct, DUI, animal control and city code violations. Court policies and procedures follow the Kansas Code of Municipal Courts K.S.A. 12-4101, et seq., The Municipal Court Supervisor oversees 6 full-time municipal court employees. The Municipal Court is located at 325 N. Washington, Liberal, Kansas.

Police Department

With an authorized strength of 42 sworn officers and 15 non-sworn personnel, we are committed to working with our community to keep all of our citizens safe and secure. Our principles of Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork are more than just words; they are exercised in the daily work ethic of our employees. Our employees are well-trained, well-equipped, and eager to serve our diverse community. Our primary goals are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in Liberal.

Recycling

Liberal Recycling Program

In order to help contribute to a better environment, the City of Liberal is involved in a recycling program. Containers are located at the Recycle Center, 1931 Airpark Avenue, which is adjacent to the Mid-America Air Museum in the Airport Industrial Park. The containers are clearly marked to assist you in depositing your items.

Solid Waste

PICKUP SCHEDULES:
1. Polycarts curbside pickup two (2) times a week. Have out by curb by 7:00 AM.
2. Residential 3-yard dumpster pickup is one (1) time a week.
3. Commercial 3-yard dumpster pickup from one (1) to six (6) times a week.
4. All trash needs to be bagged and tied except for larger boxes.
5. Please call (620) 626-0136 for exact scheduled pickup day.

Water / Sewer

Located at City Hall, 324 North Kansas Avenue (620) 626-2230

In order to start service, please bring two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture I.D. Examples are: Valid driver's license, social security card, student ID, Kansas ID or work ID. All services are billed monthly on one invoice.