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Amplified Sound Permit/Agreement
- Amplified Sound Permit/Agreement
Apply for an amplified sound permit. Loud noise is prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on weekdays (except Fridays, which will be until 12:00 a.m./midnight) and before 8:00 a.m. and after midnight on weekends (except on Sundays, which will be 10:00 p.m.) Even with a permit, amplified sound cannot be used during these times.
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Animal Licensing
- Animal Licensing
All cats and dogs, six months of age and older, must be licensed with the City. The licensing process ensures that animals have current rabies vaccinations which must be current in order to obtain an animal license. Each household is permitted to have a maximum of four pets with no more than three of one species (dog or cat). Licenses must be renewed every one, two or three years depending on the license purchased. Rabies vaccinations must be valid for the duration of the license being purchased. If an animal cannot tolerate the rabies vaccination, a letter stating the intolerance must be provided by the vet.
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Code Violation
- Code Violation
If you think a property in your neighborhood is not being maintained in compliance with the city code, you may report a code violation online.
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Discrimination Complaint
- Discrimination Complaint
It is unlawful in the City of Prairie Village to discriminate against individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation or gender identity. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a claim with the City Clerk’s office using this claim form. All discrimination claims must be filed with the City within 60 days of the last act of discrimination.
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eNews Sign Up
- eNews Sign Up
Stay in touch with current issues and events.
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House Watch
- House Watch
Sign up for the Prairie Village Police Department's House Watch Program
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Jobs with the City
- Jobs with the City
See current job openings and apply now.
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Neighborhood Special Event Permit
- Neighborhood Special Event Permit
The term “neighborhood special event” means the temporary outdoor use of private property in a district zoned residential.
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Noise Complaint
- Noise Complaint
The Prairie Village Code of Ordinances outlines the allowable hours for loud noises in Prairie Village. Learn more in the Code of Ordinances. Then, to report a violation, please contact the Prairie Village Police Department as the violation is occurring - 913-642-6868 or 913-642-5151.
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Parade Permit
- Parade Permit
If you or your organization is considering conducting a parade, a permit must be obtained from the City.
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Park Pavilion Reservation
- Park Pavilion Reservation
Reserve a park shelter
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Pay Ticket Online
- Pay Ticket Online
Certain violations can be paid online. The links will take you to a new website where your payment will be processed. A transaction fee of $1.50 is charged for online payments by Tyler Technologies.
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Pool Memberships
- Pool Memberships
Purchase a Pool Membership
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Recreation Programs
- Recreation Programs
Prairie Village offers a variety of recreational activities including Swim Team, Dive Team, Tennis Lessons and Ball Field Reservations. Register now.
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Report a Crime
- Report a Crime
Report Drugs or Illegal Activity in The Community.
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Report missed trash
- Report missed trash
To report a missed trash, recycle, or yard waste pick up, please contact Republic Services at 913-281-4343.
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Request ADA Accommodations
- Request ADA Accommodations
The City of Prairie Village is committed to making its services, programs, activities, and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Request an accommodation.
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Request Records
- Request Records
Easily request records online using this form.
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Short-Term Special Use Permit
- Short-Term Special Use Permit
Apply for a short-term special use permit.
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Sponsor a Block Party
- Sponsor a Block Party
Looking for a way to have fun, energize your neighborhood, and get to know your neighbors? Sponsor a block party!
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Street Race Permit
- Street Race Permit
If you or your organization is considering conducting a street race, a permit must be obtained from the City.
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Submit a Service Request
- Submit a Service Request
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Volunteer for a City Committee
- Volunteer for a City Committee
Volunteer applications will be accepted from November 1 - January 1, with appointments made in early 2020.
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- Amplified Sound Permit/Agreement
Apply for an amplified sound permit. Loud noise is prohibited before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on weekdays (except Fridays, which will be until 12:00 a.m./midnight) and before 8:00 a.m. and after midnight on weekends (except on Sundays, which will be 10:00 p.m.) Even with a permit, amplified sound cannot be used during these times.
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Departments » Police Department
Traffic Safety
These signs warn drivers of school crossing and crosswalk locations on the street ahead. Upon seeing these signs, drivers should use caution approaching the crosswalk and prepare to slow or stop to yield to pedestrians.
These signs, along with the arrows, are used to indicate the exact location of a crosswalk to drivers. These signs are to remind drivers of the locations of mid-block crosswalks and school crosswalks. Drivers should be prepared to slow or stop in order to yield the right of way to pedestrians at these locations. Drivers also must yield the right of way to pedestrians at any crosswalk located at intersections controlled by stop signs and traffic signals.
Kansas traffic regulations require that:
- Drivers shall yield the right-of-way, by slowing down or stopping, to pedestrians entering or crossing streets within a crosswalk
- Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the street, other drivers approaching from the rear are prohibited from passing the stopped vehicle
- No drivers or pedestrians shall fail or refuse to comply with directions of uniformed school crossing guards
Several related ordinances are specific to the actions of pedestrians. For instance:
- Pedestrians are prohibited from suddenly leaving a curb and entering the path of an oncoming vehicle
- Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing intersections diagonally unless within a crosswalk
- Between adjacent intersections with traffic-control signals pedestrians shall only cross in marked crosswalks
Tips for pedestrians:
- Always cross at marked crosswalks or intersections
- Wait for gaps in traffic before attempting to cross streets
- Wait for vehicles to stop before entering the street
- Watch for turning vehicles and make sure the drivers see you before crossing
- Be wary- look left, right, and left again before crossing a street
- Don’t rely on pedestrian signals- look for vehicles before crossing the street
- Prevent Pedestrian Crashes Guide (PDF)
What can happen when you leave your vehicle running and unattended?
Article 13, of the Standard Traffic Ordinance Section 107
Unattended Vehicles:
No person either operating or in charge of a motor vehicle shall leave the vehicle unattended and unlocked on either a public or private area within the City unless the ignition of such vehicle is in the locked position, the keys are removed from the ignition and effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway. These provisions shall not apply if the windows are closed and the doors locked or the vehicle is in a closed and secure building or when an engine has been activated by a remote starter system when the keys are not in the motor vehicle. A vehicle shall be presumed unattended if the owner or person in charge of the vehicle is not in the vehicle or is not in the immediate vicinity so as to have direct control or access to the vehicle.”
The Code of the City of Prairie Village specifically designates certain routes within the City as truck routes in order to keep commercial vehicles on streets in neighborhoods that can better accommodate this type of traffic. Typically, these are four-lane thoroughfares (although some two lane roads are also included) leading to and from the business districts. Article 7 "Local Traffic Regulations" of Chapter XI "Public Offenses and Traffic" defines the type of vehicles affected by this ordinance and the designated routes. Below is a summary of the ordinance with some examples of the different types of vehicles referenced. A full version is available for download here (PDF).
Truck Traffic Definitions
(Images are provided as examples, and are not all inclusive)
“Bus” shall mean a motor vehicle designed or used to carry 10 or more passengers, other than vehicles commonly referred to as passenger vans, full size vans or minivans.
“Commercial vehicle” shall mean any motor vehicle other than bus or a passenger vehicle (as each is defined in this article) or a recreational vehicle (as defined in Section 11-1501 of Article 15 of this Chapter).
“Passenger vehicle” means a motor vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of people as opposed to equipment, freight or other vehicles, and sold primarily to individuals for personal use, and includes cars, except as excluded below, vehicles commonly referred to as passenger vans, full size vans or minivans (whether or not seats have been removed to allow the carrying of cargo), and, except as excluded below, vehicles commonly referred to as pickup trucks.
A motor vehicle shall not be excluded from the definition of “passenger vehicle” (a) because such vehicle is carrying items commonly found in residential areas, such as ladders, saw horses, or building materials, or (b) because accessories, such as racks, storage boxes or shells have been added to the vehicle, provided that the original exterior walls of the vehicle remain intact.
The following vehicles are excluded from the term “passenger vehicle” (images below are examples and not completely inclusive):
- Pickup trucks that do not have the traditional pickup bed and side walls;
- Vans that have extended height or width and are primarily designed to carry cargo instead of passengers;
- Vehicles with aerial buckets or platforms (e.g. "cherry pickers"), welding equipment, mechanical lifts or arms designed to assist in loading and unloading freight; and
- Vehicles commonly referred to as step vans, box vans, flatbed trucks, buses, as defined in this article, semi-tractors and trailers, former military vehicles, cement mixers, construction equipment, and any vehicle with dual rear axles.
“Truck” means any bus or commercial vehicle as defined in this article.
Truck Traffic Regulation & Map
No truck as defined in this article (except those owned and/or operated by the City, emergency vehicles, or those operated by public utilities and engaged in repair, maintenance or construction of utilities, and buses picking up and dropping off passengers in residential areas) shall be allowed to enter upon any of the streets of the city except the following named streets:
(a) 75th Street;
(b) 95th Street;
(c) Nall Avenue;
(d) State Line, from 75th Street to 79th Street;
(e) Mission Road from Tomahawk to 95th Street;
provided, that at the time of any alleged violation of these restrictions, there shall be posted upon the streets of the city, signs indicating streets which allow truck traffic. Trucks delivering or receiving goods or merchandise to or from any house or premises within the city shall be permitted to enter thereon while delivering the goods or merchandise, provided that the trucks travel as close to their destination point as is reasonably possible on the closest designated truck route, then from that truck route using the most direct route to the point of pick up or delivery and shall return to the nearest designated truck route after the delivery as is reasonably possible.
As electric bikes and scooters continue to rise in popularity across our city, more juveniles are choosing these modes of transportation to get from one place to another. While we enjoy seeing kids have fun with their friends throughout the city, the police department continues to get inundated with complaints and concerns regarding the overall safety of the riders and those they share the sidewalks and roads with.
We are fortunate not to have experienced an increase in the number of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters in the last year, and we want to keep it that way! Recently, the Prairie Village City Council passed laws related to electric-assisted bicycles and scooters.
New City Laws
- Operators must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and give an audible signal before passing or overtaking them.
- Operators must not ride in a reckless, careless, or negligent manner.
- Operators must not operate the device while distracted (i.e., texting, phone).
- Operators must ride with due regard to conditions and be aware of fixed objects, vehicles, pedestrians, animals, and the like.
- Operators must abide by the manufacturer's recommendations for the # of riders.
- Class 3 e-bikes (maximum speed of 28 mph) are required to be driven on the roadway and by an operator who is 16 years of age or older.
- Any rider under the age of 18 must wear a helmet (already included in previous law).
Riders, pedestrians, and drivers alike must understand the rules and responsibilities that come with sharing space. While the police department is unable to legally enforce traffic laws on private property (this includes the Corinth Square and Village Shops areas), all riders are highly encouraged to abide by the ordinances in all areas, whether public or private.
Parents: Be Careful What You Buy
As a parent, you need to know what you’re purchasing for your child. There are three e-bike classes defined by U.S. regulations:
Pedal Assist means the rider must be pedaling for the motor to help.
The e-bike images below show just how difficult it can be to tell the difference between Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e-bikes just by looking at them. So, we encourage you to do your research before buying.
NOTICE: Mopeds, off-road electric bicycles, or anything else that travels greater than 30 mph or is larger than 49 cc’s is illegal to drive on the sidewalk, and these devices often require a driver’s license and registration.
For E-Scooters, it’s not quite as complex, but it's still important that parents purchase an e-scooter that is appropriate and safe for their child. Though both e-scooters below look similar, the scooter on the right is sold as an “off-road” scooter and can reach a speed of 36 mph.
Stay safe, ride smart, and ride legally! Electric bikes and scooters are here to stay—and that’s okay. But their success depends on responsible and respectful riding and a shared commitment to safety. Let’s work together to make our city’s streets safer for everyone!
The Prairie Village Police Department Traffic Unit is responsible for educating the driving public on the proper use and installation of child safety restraints. The officers of the Traffic Unit are generally available by appointment only on Wednesdays to assist you in the installation of your child safety restraint. To make an appointment, please email carseat@pvkansas.com.
- Child seat restraint installations and inspections are available for Prairie Village and Mission Hills residents, as well as employees of businesses in either Prairie Village or Mission Hills.
- Please ensure the child seat is in good working order and not past expiration date. Expired or damaged seats will not be installed by the Department.
- To help in the installation of your child safety seat, please have the seat installation
manual and your vehicle owners manual with you at your scheduled appointment. - For more information about child safety seats or listings of recalled child seats, visit the Safe Kids sites at https://ucsg.safekids.org or http://www.kansassafekids.org/child_passenger.htm or https://www.safekids.org/product-recalls
- The Kansas Highway Patrol, Troop A, 1220 South Enterprise, Olathe, Kansas 66061 can
also assist you with the installation and inspection of your child safety seat. Their contact number is (913) 782-8100.
What should you, as a caregiver, expect from a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician? The car seat installation experience is an interactive one. As the caregiver, you should leave confident that your child’s seat is installed correctly AND that you are comfortable reinstalling and using it correctly. To ensure that you have the best experience you should prepare for an education.
- If expecting, schedule an appointment one to two months prior to Mom’s due date. Many CPS Technicians and their agencies require appointments several weeks in advance and some moms deliver early.
- If your child is already born, know your child's weight and height.
- If your child is already born, bring your child with you. If possible, also bring another adult to help watch the child while you are learning.
- Using the Child Car Seat Instructions, install the seat into your vehicle prior to your appointment.
- Look up “Child Safety Seats” in your Vehicle Owner’s Manual. You will learn how a child’s car seat should be installed in YOUR car. The Car Seat Manual may not reference the requirements specific to your vehicle.
- Bring the Car Seat Instructions AND the Vehicle Owner’s Manual with you to your appointment!
- Be prepared to learn, not just watch the CPS Technician install the car seat. They're trained to teach you, not install it for you. This one-on-one education typically takes 20-30 minutes, depending on the car seat and the vehicle. The CPS Technician should take all the time necessary to ensure that you feel competent and confident in re-securing the car seat into the vehicle and re-buckling your child into the car seat on your own.
During the check up, a competent CPS Technician will:
- Fill out a checklist form (including car seat type, location in vehicle, misuse observations, if any, etc.).
- Review car seat selection appropriate for your child’s age, size, and review factors affecting proper use.
- Review the Car Seat Instructions and the Vehicle Owner’s Manual with the caregiver and ensure that both are being followed correctly.
- Ensure that an appropriate seating position in the vehicle is being used, especially when using LATCH.
- Check the car seat for recalls, visible damage and an expiration date.
- Have you install the car seat(s) correctly using either the seat belt or LATCH system. You are encouraged to ask to learn how to install the seat with either options or in different seating positions.
- Discuss the next steps for each child, such as when to move to the next type of car seat.
- Discuss the benefits of everyone riding properly restrained, including all adults.
- Discuss safety in and around the vehicle.
- Discuss your state laws and best practice recommendations for occupant safety.
After the check up, ensure you can say yes to ALL of these questions:
- Did you perform the installation?
- Do you feel confident about installing and using the car seat correctly?
- Were your questions answered? If not, were you given direction as to who you should contact or will the CPS Technician follow up with you?
