Development Services issues permits for a number of activities.
See a complete list of applications and access our Permit Portal here.
Our Building Permit Map is now available!
Visit the Building Permit Map to view current and past approved/issued building permits.
Information about Residential Construction Processes
The Commercial Development Process
Commercial development includes 3 phases:
The Planning Phase involves assuring the proper zoning and potentially a Site Plan Review.
The Permitting Phase includes applying for all necessary building and trade permits then staff review and permit issuance.
The Construction Phase includes proper inspections and ultimately culminates in a Certificate of Occupancy.
Additional Information about the Commercial Construction Processes
Basic Development Review Flow Chart
Development Process Flowchart – Commercial New Construction
Development Process Flowchart – Commercial Remodels
Building Applications & Information
- Permit Application Forms
- Permit Fees – Commericial Construction (chart)
- Permit Fees – Municipal Codebook
Helpful Links
Permit Catalogs (monthly permit info)
Permit Staff
Jennifer Taylor
Intake Specialist
785-368-3704
785-368-3915 Fax
jtaylor@topeka.org
Annie Driver
Land Development Coordinator
785-368-3611
adriver@topeka.org
Fran Hug
Architect – Special Projects Manager
785-368-1613
785-368-3915 Fax
fhug@topeka.org
Kevin Taylor
Compliance Inspector
785-368-1609
785-368-1650 Fax
kdtaylor@topeka.org