Code Enforcement

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Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division administers and enforces all building codes and ordinances adopted by the City. This includes field inspections, plan checking and public information as related to new construction and the responsibility of issuing permits and ensuring safe buildings.

To report nuisance code violations call the Action Center at 405-878-1602 or use the Report Nuisance Form.

For questions about Licenses and Permits call 405-878-1616 or 405-878-1666.
Licenses and Permits issued by the Code Enforcement office include:

Ambulance Service
Boating, Fishing & Hunting
Auctioneers
Pyrotechnic
Fireworks Displays
Beer
Mechanical Contractors
Bowling Lanes
Mobile Home Parks
Concession permits-Parks only
Paving Contractors 
Demolition
Pawn Brokers
Electricians Plumbers
Exterminators & tree sprayers
Alcoholic beverage
Occupational Tax
Family recreation & Special recreation centers
Retail Liquor
Fire Extinguisher
Salvage
House Movers 
Sign Hanger
Kennels
Skating Rink
Lake site Leases
Snow Cone Merchants
Storm cellars
Special permit for Hardship Mobile Home Cases
Taxicab & buses
Tree trimmers
Residential Sales permits
(See Note Below) 


NOTE: Residential sale: commonly known as garage, porch, room, yard, or patio sale, estate sale not conducted pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Applications can be filled out and issued immediately upon payment which is granted for one or two days. No location shall be eligible for more than three (3) licenses in any calendar year.

Permit Application Forms
PDF based printable forms for City of Shawnee permits and applications
Forms require Acrobat 4.0 or better PDF viewer

Water Meter and Tap Requirements
Detailed information regarding requirements for City of Shawnee water meter and taps

Currently registered Residential Sales can be viewed online on the Online Garage sales Page