Planning and Community Development
The Planning and Community Development Department is a multi-functional city department responsible for the orderly development, planning, zoning and code enforcement of private property in the City of Leavenworth.
Scam alert: City of Leavenworth has been made aware of false invoices circulating claiming to be from our Department of Planning and Community Development. Our staff are happy to take any questions about invoices via phone or directly emailing staff:
- Kim Portillo, Director of Planning and Community Development, kim.portillo@firstcity.org.
- Michelle Baragary, City Planner, mbaragary@firstcity.org or 913-680-2633.
- City Planning office main line, 913-680-2626
If you believe you are the victim of a similar scam or question the validity of invoices supposedly coming from the city please call the Leavenworth Police Department's non-emergency number at 913-682-4411.
We always welcome in-person visits to our office during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the second floor of Leavenworth City Hall at 100 N. Fifth Street.
Building permits are issued by the Building Inspections Division. Please click here to be directed to the Building Inspections Division or you may call (913) 684-0378 or email permits@firstcity.org.