Lawrence, Kansas

oread neighborhood

a quality, mixed density neighborhood
Sunday, 20-May-2012 03:18:14 EDT

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Meeting Minutes and Newsletters

Oread Neighborhood Association Bylaws

Upcoming Meetings


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April 19, 2012
May 24, 2012
June 21, 2012
July 19, 2012

District Reports

Oread Historical District

Join the Oread Neighborhood Association

Oread Area Map

oread neighborhood association

2011-2012 ONA Board of Directors.

ONA Board of Directors 2011- 2012 (download rtf file)

Interested in advertising in the ONA Newsletter?

Send questions and information to oreadneighbor@gmail.com.

Download the Fall 2011 Newsletter

next monthly meeting scheduled for april 19nd


Membership is open to any person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property within the geographical boundaries of the neighborhood. All members of the neighborhood association can serve on the Board of Directors.

The ONA depends on active residents and property owners of the neighborhood to issues such as short and long range planning and development, historic preservation, neighborhood character, city ordinances, and residential safety.

January 2012 Board Meeting Mintues (download rtf file)

City Commission Considering Development Code Changes to Boarding House - Congregate Living Standards

Oread Neighborhood RM32 Property List (download pdf)
Oread Neighborhood Parcel Zoning for RM32 District (download pdf)
Oread Neighborhood Statistics of parcels RM32 District (download pdf)

2012 CDBG Applications Submitted

Project Applications include Operating Expenses, Crosswalk Realignment , Tree Trimming , Alley Overlay , Neighborhood Cleanup , Rock Garden and Stonewall Maintenance , Edgehill & Louisiana Street Sidewalk and Staircase Repair

CDBG 2012 Project Funding Requests

CDAC Reviewing CDBG Application

The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) is currently reviewing 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications submitted by neighborhood organizations, non-profit groups, and various City Departments and is tentatively schedule to form recommendations on funding the various projects in April. The City Commission will approve CDAC recommendations sometime in May.

Full Copies of submitted 2012 project applications can be viewed at: http://www.lawrenceks.org/planning/DevServices/2012Applicants.pdf

Information regarding the CDAC policies and procedures, board members, meeting dates/agendas/minutes, as well as full copies of each CDBG application, past CDBG funding levels, and recommendations for 2011 funding levels is located on the city's Planning and Development website at: www.lawrenceks.org/pds/development_services_agendas

responsible alcohol use in the neighborhood

The Oread Neighborhood Association advocates responsible alcohol use.

Click here to go to the Alcohol and KU web site
Click here for Important Health Information about Alcohol
Click here for "Hosting Smart Parties" brochure from the University of Colorado at Bolder
Click here to report a City Code Violation

good neighbor ordinances from the city of lawrence


PETS - You are responsible for control of your pets--Animals should not disturb the peace. Long-term barking, howling or other sounds are distracting and can annoy your neighbors.

Animals should be under owner's supervision and on a leash when off their owner's property to prevent creating a hazard or disturbance to people, animals and property.

TRASH - Please don't put trash out earlier than Monday, or 24 hours before collection:
Tues: Mississippi St. -- Downtown;
Wed: Mississippi St. -- Michigan St.

NOISE - Music should not be heard outside of your house. It is illegal to play music from a vehicle that can be heard from 50 feet away.

Brawling and offensive language are a disturbance of the peace and aren't allowed in public. Fireworks are not permitted within the City limits.

PARKING - Do not park on lawns or sidewalks. Vehicles parked on streets must be moved every 48 hours.

Never park your bike where it can get in another person's way. If you park in an alley, make sure it doesn't block stairs or doors.

It is illegal to lock your bike to a tree, fire hydrant, street sign, stop sign, or streetlight. A parking meter is acceptable unless it is in front of a handicapped parking spot.

MOWING - Property owners are responsible for mowing, trimming and maintaining their property including areas in the right-of-way.

OUTSIDE STORAGE - You may not store loose items of trash in your yard or on your front porch

This page last updated on Tuesday 17 April 2012