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1. Can I have chickens in my back yard?

Chicken Permits are required to keep up to 6 hens. Roosters are prohibited.

Chicken Permit

2. How many pets can I have?

Each residence is allowed 3 pets. Additional pets (up to 7) may be kept with an approved Kennel Permit.

Kennel Permit

3. WHat should I do if I have lost or found a pet?

If you have lost a pet, contact Animal Control at 913-422-7800 ext. 1579.  You can also email us at kanthony@bonnerpd.org

If you have found a pet, call our Dispatch at 913-596-3000. Officers will collect the animal, scan for a microchip and keep the pet safe until an owner can be located.

4. Are Animal Licenses required in Bonner Springs?

Yes.  Dogs and cats over 6 months of age are required to be spayed/neutered and registered with the City annually.  The permit application is located here>> Animal License Permit

Here are some other license applications as well:

Breeder Permit

Kennel Permit

Livestock Permit

5. I have a raccoon getting in my trash. What can I do?

Secure your trash cans and eliminate any food source on your property. If the problem persists, contact a wildlife removal company.

Animal Control will only respond for sick/injured wildlife.

6. My neighbor's dog barks constantly. What can I do?

Call Animal Control (913) 422-7800 or after hours (913) 596-3000. There IS an ordinance for nuisance/noisy animals.

7. If I've lost (or found) a dog / cat, what's my first step?

Call Animal Control to report a lost / found animal at (913) 422-7800. Animal Control will assist in reuniting it with its owner(s).

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1. What incentives does the City of Bonner Springs offer to potential businesses and developers?

The City Council may consider on a case-by-case basis any of the following incentives to attract industrial, commercial, retail, office, and residential development: Community Improvement District Financing, Industrial Revenue Bond Financing, Neighborhood Revitalization Property Tax Rebate Plans, Retail Attraction and Retention Incentive Program, Special Benefit District Financing, Tax Increment Financing, and Transportation Development District Financing. For more information, call Community and Economic Development Department at (913) 667-1719.

2. What licenses and permits do I need in order to move a business into an existing building?

The licenses and permits you will need include an occupational license; sign permit; building permit if construction, plumbing, electrical, gas, or HVAC improvements are made; alcohol license if selling cereal malt beverages or liquor; and wastewater discharge permit for restaurants and eateries. For more information, call (913) 667-1710.

3. I am interested in starting a business and need assistance with a business plan, marketing, financial projections, and product costs analysis and pricing. Where can I get help with these items?

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College provides free, confidential, one-on-one consulting designed to find practical solutions to business problems. They provide education and guidance in these area plus many more. For more information, call (913) 469-3878.