State License
Any Drinking Establishment or Private Club
operating in the City of Shawnee must have
a state license. This may be obtained by
contacting the State of Kansas, Department of
Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division,
915 SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS, 1-785-2967015. The Alcoholic Beverage Control web site
www.ksrevenue.org/abc.htm also contains a
great deal of information which may prove
helpful.
Building Inspection
All new businesses are required to have a
building inspection prior to opening. This
inspection may be scheduled by contacting the
Codes Administration Division at Shawnee City
Hall,(913) 742-6010.
Fire Inspection
All new businesses are required to have a
fire inspection prior to opening. This may
be scheduled by contacting the Shawnee Fire
Department at 631-1080.
City Drinking Establishment/
Private Club License
Any Drinking Establishment or Private Club
operating in the City must have a city license.
The licensing year runs from January through
December. Applications for a Drinking
Establishment or Private Club license may be
obtained from the City Clerk’s office, City Hall,
11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, (913)
742-6014. The City cannot issue a Drinking
Establishment or Private Club License without
first obtaining a copy of your state license.
Bi-Annual Fee
$500.00
Food
Any Drinking Establishment or Private Club
serving food must contact the Johnson County
Health Department, (913) 715-6900.
Zoning Approval
City ordinance has certain restrictions on
locations of Drinking Establishments and Private
Clubs. You must obtain approval from the
City Planning Department indicating that your
location or planned location is appropriately
zoned. This may be obtained by contacting the
Planning Department, City Hall, 11110 Johnson
Drive, Shawnee, KS, (913) 742-6011.
Sign Permit
City ordinance requires any business erecting
a sign to obtain a sign permit. If a company is
erecting a sign for your business, please make
certain that either you or the sign company
acquire a permit. This may be accomplished
by contacting the Planning Department, City
Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS,
(913) 742-6011.
Final Certificate of Occupancy
All businesses operating in the City of
Shawnee are required to have a Certificate
of Occupancy posted on their premises. This
document is issued by the City Clerk’s office,
City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS,
(913) 742-6014. The City Clerk’s Department
will not issue a Certificate of Occupancy until
verification has been received that your business
meets the City’s zoning requirements and has
successfully passed both the fire and building
inspection.
Fee
$ 5.00
Sales Tax Number
Any retail business operating in the State of
Kansas is required to have a state sales tax
number. Information may be obtained from the
Kansas State Revenue and Sales Tax Office at
1-785-368-8222. Use prompts 5 & 1.
City Drinking Establishment/
Private Club Ordinances
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT/
PRIVATE CLUB
Minors - No alcoholic liquor shall be given,
sold or traded to any person under the age of 21.
Hours - No Drinking Establishment shall allow
the serving, mixing or consumption of alcoholic
liquors on its premises between the hours of
2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on any day of the week.
Hours - No Private Club shall allow the serving,
mixing or consumption of alcoholic liquors on
its premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and
9:00 a.m. on any day other than Sunday, and
between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and noon on
Sunday.
Questions
The State of Kansas may have additional
regulations related to Drinking Establishments
and Private Clubs. Additional questions
regarding the state statutes may be directed to
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division,
1-785-296-7015.
Should you have further questions regarding
City ordinances, please feel free to contact the
City Clerk’s office at (913) 742-6014.
Shawnee City Hall
11110 Johnson Drive
Shawnee, Kansas 66203
12/01/2106
(913) 631-2500