Special Event Permits

Special event permits allow you to hold short-term events at your business. Our review process ensures that the event will not be disruptive or incompatible with surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.

What you need to know

  • Total duration of events for one business: Up to four events totaling up to 14 weeks per year.
  • Total duration of allowable events in one shopping center: 26 weeks per year.
    • All events of individual businesses in the shopping center will be counted toward the shopping center’s total.
  • Christmas tree and pumpkin sales are limited to six weeks.
  • Live plant sales are allowed for up to 14 weeks.
  • We may approve temporary signs and attention-getting devices as part of your event, and they do not require separate sign permits.
  • You must provide adequate parking for your event without creating a parking shortage for other business owners.
  • If you are using parking from neighboring business, you must have written permission from each owner.

Events that do not require a permit

Certain types of events do not require you to get a special event permit, but we do ask you to contact us with the date and time of the event, so we can ensure adequate emergency response, if needed. This includes:

  • Groundbreaking or ribbon-cutting ceremonies or other events celebrating the beginning or completing of the construction of a new facility.
  • Auctions and estate sales held inside existing buildings that will not generate traffic or parking issues in the surrounding neighborhood.
  • Parade of Homes.

When and how to apply for a permit

For most events, you need to apply at least 15 days before your event is scheduled to begin. For large-scale events — like a concert, circus, carnival, etc. — you must apply at least 30 days prior to the event.

Apply online

Step 1.How to apply

Complete the special event permit application online. You can start it now, save your progress and come back to finish later, if necessary.

You will need to upload the following:

  • Written approval from property owner or property manager.
  • Sketch or map of event layout (showing tents, food trucks, picnic tables, grills, bounce houses, etc.)

Apply now

Step 2.Permit type and fee payment

Once we receive your application, we will determine which type of special event permit is required. We will contact you to collect the fee and obtain any additional documents or information needed to review your application.

Fees range from $20–$150, depending on the event type.

Once the fee is paid and we have all necessary information, the application is sent for review.

Step 3.Review process

City staff will review your application to ensure your proposed event plans comply with City codes and are compatible with the surrounding properties. Police, Fire, Parks, Legal and Municipal Services departments will also review your application.  

Staff will reach out if reviewers have any questions or need additional information.

Step 4.Permit approval

Once we've completed the review process, we will notify you whether your application has been approved. 

If approved, we will issue the permit for your signature, with any applicable comments and/or stipulations. Once you have signed the permit, you have an approved final permit.

Step 5.Displaying your permit

You must post the approved permit — along with associated paperwork — during your special business event.

Apply in person

Need help submitting your online application? Stop by and use our computer kiosk. Staff are here to assist.

Location:
Lenexa City Hall
Community Development – 2nd floor
17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219

Business hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Us

Phone

913.477.7725

Email

permits@lenexa.com

Location

Lenexa City Hall
17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Lenexa, KS
66219
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