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1. How can I request annexation?

If you want to request annexation in order to obtain public utilities or other City services, or want to know what areas have been annexed recently, call the City of Joplin Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 500.

2. Who can I have perform concrete work within the city?

Concrete work on city rights-of- way (such as sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches) must be done by a licensed and bonded contractor and requires a permit and inspection. For permit information, contact the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 533. To obtain a license, call the Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 242.

3. How can I learn more about downtown revitalization?

For information regarding downtown revitalization, call the City of Joplin Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510 or The City of Joplin City Manager at (417) 624-0820 ext. 200.

4. Do I need a permit to build a driveway?

The placement and construction of a driveway that provides access to and from a City street requires a permit. For questions, or to obtain a permit, call the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

5. Where can I learn about economic development?

For information about special redevelopment areas or other economic or industrial development programs, call the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce at (417) 624-4150 or the City Manager’s Office at (417) 624-0820 ext. 200.

6. Where can I learn about City engineering projects?

For information on current engineering projects, contact the Public Works Department at (417) 624-0820 ext.530. To request a project in your neighborhood, such as street paving, sewer lining or storm water, see "Petitions for Engineering Projects."

7. Do excavation projects require a permit?

Any excavations in the public right-of-way requires a permit and must be performed by a licensed contractor. To obtain a permit, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

8. How to I find flood plain information?

To find out if a property lies within the flood plain, call the City of Joplin Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

9. How can I find out more about local land use?

If you need information on the comprehensive land use plan, local development trends data, or census information, call the City of Joplin Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 511.

10. Can I create or change a no parking zone?

To request parking restrictions or changes in existing restrictions on city streets, contact the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

11. How can I learn about City purchases?

For information on bidding for supplies and services the city purchases, call the Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 244.

12. Can I have help planning a subdivision?

If you own land that you want to divide into smaller tracts for resale purposes and want to know the procedure of subdividing your land, call the Planning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 510.

13. Who do I call about subdivision improvements?

If you need information about paving or sewer lines for a new subdivision, call the Engineering Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 530.

14. Can City land be vacated to private use?

If you think a street, alley right-of-way, or easement dedicated for drainage and/or utility purposes is no longer needed and want to know the process for "vacating" this property so it reverts to private use, call the Planning & Zoning Division at (417) 624-0820 ext. 511.

15. How do I obtain zip code information?

Zip code numbers can be obtained by contacting the main Joplin Post Office at (417) 623-6176.

16. Where do I direct questions or complaints about zoning?

If you need information on the zoning of your property, possible zoning changes in your neighborhood or zoning restrictions that may apply (such as the uses and density permitted, required parking, information on how to change zoning classifications or how to obtain a "variance" from the zoning rules), call the Joplin Planning Division (417) 624-0820 ext. 511.