Welcome to the City of Riley! 

Check out our Quick Facts and Frequently Asked Questions! 

Animals in City Limits: 

• City ordinance does allow for a maximum of four dogs, four cats, or a combination the two options, but no more than four animals total.  
• The City also allows for chickens within city limits, but  not roosters.  Please visit or call Riley City Hall if you are interested in having chickens. 
• City ordinance states that dogs must always be fenced in or on a leash. 

Building Permits: 

• The City of Riley does require building permits.
• Building permits can be found at Riley City Hall or on the Planning and Zoning section of this website. 

City Wide Clean Up:

• The City of Riley has a city wide clean up each year in April and September. Information will be posted on our website, on our Facebook page, and in the newspaper. 

Community Garden: 

• The City of Riley has a community garden.  Information is available by calling (785) 410-7938. 

Digging: 

• Please don't dig before calling Dig Safe at 811.   http://www.digsafe.com/index.php

Dumpsters: 

• There is a dumpster available for cardboard only at the south end of the pool parking lot. 

Fencing: 

• Please ensure that you know your property lines before you build fencing. Fence Permit Application

Flood Safety: 

• The City of Riley has adopted recent flood plain maps under Ordinance 1010. 

Noise: 

• Please note that Riley borders Fort Riley Military Base. We do sometimes hear testing, drills, and other activity happening on the base. 

Nusiances:

• Grass cannot be over 12" tall 
• Property must be kept in good condition
• No nusiance vehicles
• See city ordinances for more information

Propane:

• The City of Riley has four vendors for propane
  • • Home Oil - 800-794-0945
    • Wanklyn - 800-794-2019
    • Propane Central - 866-539-4399
    • Ferrell Gas - 913-236-5656
  • Residents that own their own tank can buy from any of the vendors
  • Residents that rent their tank must buy propane from the vendor that supplied the tank 

Rental Spaces: 

• We do have rental spaces available in the City of Riley.  

Riley Cemetery: 

Snow Removal: 

• The city will clear main roads first, then neighborhood streets, and alleys last. We will not remove snow from driveways. 

Television and Internet: 

• The City of Riley has two internet and television providers
  • Twin Valley
  • Vyve Broadband

Utilities: 

• To connect to utilites, residents must fill out a Utiliy Application Form and return it to Riley City Hall and must pay a $75.00 connect fee. 
• Visit our Public Works page for more information on utilities. 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

• Fire Department: Volunteer firefighters
• Riley City Library
• Riley PRIDE: Community Events

Voter Information: 

• Registration Forms are available at Riley City Hall, and must be returned to Riley County. 

Other Information: 

• Check out the rest of our website for information on: 
  • Businesses
  • Water, Sewer, and Trash
  • Riley City Pool 
  • Riley City Parks
  • Police Department
  • Fire Department
  • Riley PRIDE
  • Churches
  • Burn Site
  • Post Office