Information reguarding buiding permits for Westwood Hills Kansas.

Building Permits for Westwood  Hills




Construction in Westwood Hills generally requires a building permit unless you are undertaking minor repairs such as painting, decorating, minor landscaping, patching, and maintenance.  You need a permit for all of the following:


  • Demolishing a structure
  • Major landscaping
  • Replacing a roof
  • Installing exterior mechanical equipment
  • Replacing windows
  • Adding on to an existing structure
  • Building a porch
  • Replacing an air conditioner compressor and/or moving its location
  • Installing siding
  • Building a fence, retaining wall, or installing a hedge
  • Installing a skylight
  • Installing a detached children’s playhouse
  • Driveway replacement
  • Construction of a dormer
  • Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical work
  • Building a deck


This list is not all-inclusive. Please view the City Ordinances or contact the Westwood Hills City Clerk for additional information.