Print Friendly   Email Page

Proposed Recycling and Trash Program Contact Us City Departments Governing Body HOA information Local Codes, Policies & Regulations Employment Opportunities Meeting Agendas & Minutes City Map Quick Links City Parks Youth Sports Facility Reservations Andover Street Guide Butler Road Corridor Analysis New Resident Information

The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category. Search All categories City of Andover FAQs Fire Department Police Department Stormwater FAQs City of Andover FAQs Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. Do I need a building permit?   Building permits need to be obtained before constructing fences, sprinkler systems, remodels, additions, sheds and many other projects. A checklist of various permits and associated requirements is available on the Building Departments web page for download. WORK COVERED UNDER THE PERMIT IS NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL THE PERMIT HAS BEEN APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL AND/OR THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Follow this link for details 2. How do I enroll my child in the current sports program?   Forms are available at City Hall or can be downloaded and printed from this web site. Deadlines are listed on the forms. Forms for sports programs 3. What are City Hall hours?   8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday More... 4. What is the current sales tax in Andover?   The current sales tax in Andover is 6.3%. The City has dedicated 1% to street rehabilitation. 5. Where do I go to get a driver's licence or Kansas State ID?   The Driver's License station is located in the Andover Square Shopping Center (111 W. Central Ave.) The phone number is 316-733-0106. They are closed on Mondays. 6. How do I reserve a building in one of the parks?   Visit our Parks Department page. The information on each building and reservation forms are on line for your convenience. More... 7. How do I find the zoning of a piece of property?   Contact City Hall for any zoning questions. The Zoning Department can be reached at 316-733-1303, ext. 221. 8. Where is Andover Kansas?   Andover Kansas is located in the Wichita metropolitan area on the west edge of Butler County. For a map click here. More... Fire Department Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. Do I need a Burn Permit   Yes you do. Burn Permits may be obtained from either calling the Fire Department at 733-1863 or by stopping by Headquarters at 911 N. Andover Road between 7AM and 5PM 7 days a week. The permits are free of charge and require a site inspection prior to burning. Burn Permit 2. What are the Fire Department Hours?   Andover Fire is staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The department business hours are from 7AM to 5PM 7 days a week. If you have an emergency please call 911. The headquarters phone number is 733-1863. 3. Can I get my blood pressure checked?   Yes you can. Stop by the headquarters station at 911 N. Andover Road between 7AM and 5PM 7 days a week and a member will be happy to assist you. Police Department Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. What do I do if my street light is out?   Call the Andover Police Department at 316-733-5177 ext. 0 and report street lights out. An officer will be sent out to confirm the correct pole and we will provide the information to Westar. The Police Department will follow-up that Westar has made the repair after 3 days. 2. May I "opt-in" to be notified if my garage door is found open overnight?   Yes! The Andover Police Department may make a note for an address that the homeowner wishes to be contacted if their garage door is found open during the night. Call 316-733-5177 ext. 0 if you wish to "opt-in". 3. Can I place my garage sale/real estate/business sign in the easement?   Signs are not allowed to be placed in the easement (usually the street side of the sidewalk). Signs placed in the easement are confiscated and may be claimed within 30 days for a $20 fine. After 30 days, the signs are destroyed. Questions may be referred to the Police Department. City Sign Policy Stormwater FAQs Expand/Contract Questions and Answers 1. Isn't stormwater runoff natural and harmless?   The rain is not to blame for the stormwater runoff problems. In fact, rainfall is completely natural. The problem is the pollution that contaminates runoff during its journey over roads, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces. Stormwater can also pick up fertilizers and chemicals from lawns and landscaped areas. 2. How can I get involved?   The City of Andover is going to form a stormwater management panel and implement a volunteer Storm Drain Stenciling Program for local organizations. If interested in either call us at 316-733-1303 ext. 235 or email us at rlanzrath@andoverks.com 3. What kinds of pollutants are found in the stormwater system?   Oil, paint products, pesticides, fertilizers, antifreeze, human and animal waste, and styrofoam cups are only a few of the many pollutants that can be found in the stormwater system. 4. What is NPDES?   NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, which is the compliance system for the Clean Water Act. NPDES requires that all stormwater discharges to water of the United States meet minimum federal water quality requirments More... 5. Does the City have to follow the same rules?   Yes, all operations of the City are treated the same as a private individual. 6. Is it okay to wash or sweep leaves, grass, soil, and/or other natural elements down the storm drain?   Grass and leaves repeatedly swept or washed into the storm drains can become a breeding ground for rodents and insects and can clog drains, causing localized flooding. Plant matter washed into bodies of water deprives aquatic life of oxygen as well. Soil is easily washed into storm drains when it rains and is a serious problem at many construction areas. This sediment clouds water and destroys aquatic habitats. 7. Why should I care about what goes down the storm drain?   Everyone should be concerned about stormwater quality becuase what we put down the storm drain ends up in locations used for drinking water and recreation areas. Everyone lives downstream from someone. 8. What Is Soil Erosion?   The wearing away of land surface by wind or water. Erosion occurs naturally from weather or runoff, but can be intensified by land-clearing practices related to farming, residential or industrial development, road building or timber cutting.