Zoning & land use in Kansas local government
What Kansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,428 Kansas meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kansas with the most zoning & land use activity
- Wichita, KS (345)
- Lawrence, KS (120)
- Green, KS (110)
- Mission Hills, KS (97)
- Wyandotte County, KS (92)
- Andover, KS (79)
- Manhattan, KS (70)
- Olathe, KS (67)
- Hays, KS (66)
- Finney County, KS (63)
- Basehor, KS (55)
- Goddard, KS (55)
Latest matching meetings
Committee to review five subdivision plats and one vacation request
The Wichita Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee will review five subdivision plats, including final plats for St. John Paul II Independence School Addition, Spangler Addition, Cadillac Lake 3rd, and Moreno First Addition, plus a right-of-way vacation request. The meeting is open for in-person attendance and…
Bel Aire zoning board meets; agenda mostly procedural
The Bel Aire Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting on September 10, 2026, immediately after the Planning Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and adjournment. There is an informational update on case VAR-26-02, but no old or new business, and no…
Planning Commission to consider zone changes, plats, and easement vacations
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several subdivision plats, zone changes, and easement vacations. Items include a tattoo parlor PUD, a multi-family rezoning, and a duplex rezoning. Two plats and one item are deferred to September 24, 2026.
Board to rule on two variance requests, including sign height and home width
The Wichita Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests: one to reduce setbacks on a single-family property and another to increase sign height and area on a commercial property. Staff recommends approval for the setback variance and denial for the sign variance. The board will also approve minutes…
Bel Aire Planning Commission holds procedural meeting with no major decisions
The Bel Aire Planning Commission will conduct a routine meeting with no public hearings or major decisions. Members will approve the agenda and minutes, discuss potential bylaw amendments, and hear a presentation on the annexation process from the city attorney. No zoning cases or enforcement actions are scheduled for…
Discussion of new regulations for battery energy storage systems
The Planning Commission will discuss a staff memo regarding regulatory considerations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Unincorporated Area. The discussion focuses on establishing thresholds for different system scales, siting criteria, and development standards. This follows a 2024 initiative to…
Andover City Council to consider 2027 budget and mill levy increase
The City Council will discuss the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a mill levy increase to 44.951 mills. The meeting also includes discussions on new housing developments and various city ordinances.
Andover Subdivision Committee reviews Green Valley Plaza and Green Meadow.
The Andover Subdivision Committee meets on September 8, 2026, to review a final Planned Unit Development for Green Valley Plaza and a lot split for Green Meadow. The agenda also includes communications, staff reports, potential residential development updates, and the approval of minutes from the August 11, 2026…
Kechi Planning Commission to review zoning regulations and capital plan
The Kechi Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Capital Improvement Plan, and review zoning regulations. No decisions are scheduled; the body will only discuss items including a zoning change request and a setback variance that were previously recessed.
Planning Commission to vote on three major development proposals
The Basehor Planning Commission will decide on revisions to the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens development plan, a new Final Development Plan for Sundance Villas, and a text amendment for residential architectural standards. The meeting also includes a work session to amend parking regulations.
Council to consider rezoning 27.8 acres on Massillon Road from industrial to residential
The Green City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning of 27.8 acres on Massillon Road at Stein Road from I-1 (General Industrial) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential), new regulations for smoke shops and vape establishments, and a street lighting district for Stoney Creek…
Linn County planners to finalize energy and digital infrastructure rules
The Linn County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review and finalize the draft of Article 25 – Energy and Digital Infrastructure Regulations, followed by a regular meeting to welcome new board member Earl Nation and approve August minutes. The workshop will reconvene after the meeting for further…
City Council workshop on zoning code updates, joint with Planning Commission
The Bel Aire City Council is holding a workshop, jointly with the Planning Commission, to discuss zoning code updates. This is the second workshop on the topic. The City Manager will present a report. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion.
Commission to review Hess Second Addition replat, economic development policy, and Exit 161 naming
The Hays City Commission will hold a work session to discuss three main items: the final plat for the Hess Second Addition (a replat of the Hess First Addition), a review of the City's Economic Development Policy with proposed non-substantive changes, and the naming of City-owned property at Exit 161. The commission…
Committee to review 7 plats, 3 vacations, 1 deferred item
The Wichita Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee will review several subdivision plats and vacation requests. One item, SUB2026-00032, is deferred to December 10, 2026. The committee will also consider three vacation requests, including one for a utility easement and one for street right-of-way.
Commission to consider 2027 budget, stormwater rates, and major K-10 annexation
The City Commission will hold public hearings on the fiscal year 2027 budget and a proposed property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and consider first reading of stormwater rate increases for 2027-2029. The consent agenda includes final adoption of ordinances to annex and rezone about 288 acres near K-10…
Commission to consider bond authorization and property purchases
The City Commission will discuss several major financial items, including bond authorization for an animal shelter and public works building. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a sidewalk replacement project and several resolutions regarding property and grant applications.
Council to adopt 2026 amended budget for 24-7 Travel Store TIF Fund
The Russell City Council will vote on the 2026 amended budget for the 24-7 Travel Store TIF Fund, a decision preceded by a public hearing. The council will also declare a Stage II Water Warning and review the 2025 financial audit. Additionally, the body will request public hearings for a Neighborhood Revitalization…
Committee to approve land bank sales, transfers, and extensions
The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee will consider a series of land bank property applications, including grouped approvals for sales and transfers with no opposition, one opposed transfer, and two extension requests. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
County board to review zoning case, COF budget, bridge report
The Coffey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with three scheduled items: a planning and zoning case review, a budget discussion, and a bridge evaluation report. Public comments are welcomed at the meeting.
Commission to vote on rezoning, short-term rentals, and emergency declaration extension
The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a rezoning for agriculture, several short-term rental permits, and a downtown improvement district finding. They will also consider a special use permit for a short-term rental that was recommended for denial, a budget workshop…
City Commission to issue bonds, award HVAC bid, approve consent items
The Hays City Commission will consider adopting ordinances and resolutions to issue general obligation bonds and temporary notes, award a $43,700 HVAC bid for the Parks Department, and approve a consent agenda that includes adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance, a landscaping code…
Council votes on 2027 budget, sewer repairs, and two rezonings
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget and a request to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The agenda includes approval of an appropriation order totaling $2,519,193.54 and a task order for emergency sewer repairs. Council members will also vote on two rezoning applications and the…
Planning Commission to decide on plats, zone changes, and a used-car lot
The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, zone changes, and a conditional use request. Items include a used car lot, two planned unit developments, and a zone change with a conditional use permit. One vacation request has been withdrawn by the applicant.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled due to no cases filed
The regular meeting of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no cases being filed. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
BZA votes on patio variances and reviews a generator setback violation
The Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on resolutions for two patio variances and continue a hearing for a generator that violates a platted setback. The board will also discuss compliance for a replacement fence and review a new application for a rear addition variance. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom and phone…
Council to vote on 2027 budget, property tax rate, and five-year capital plan
The Basehor City Council will hold public hearings to approve the 2027 operating budget and a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate. The council will also vote to accept the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and approve a first amendment to a development agreement with Basehor Boulevard Holdings, LLC…
Planning Commission to discuss zoning code text amendments and final plat for Ridge Top Homes
The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main business is a discussion on future text amendments to the zoning code, covering a wide range of sections from exemptions to solar panels. They will also review the final plat for the Ridge Top Homes subdivision…
Board to decide variance for smaller park in new subdivision
The Louisburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request (26001-VAR) from JMC Ventures to allow a private recreation area of 0.19 acres instead of the required 0.5 acres for a new subdivision. The request is tied to the final plat (26002-SUB) and staff recommends approval with conditions…
Planning board to review conditional use for 295-ft wireless tower
The Coffey County Planning Board will hold a special meeting to consider a conditional use application for a 285-foot guyed wireless communication facility, with a total height of 295 feet including a lighting rod, within a fenced compound. The board will also hold a comprehensive plan work session with Marvin…
City Commission to hear updates on MSO campus and airport, no votes
This is a special meeting with no binding action and no public comment. The Commission will receive updates on the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Campus and the Lawrence Municipal Airport, and hear a clarification from the Deputy City Attorney about an error in prior advice on rezoning options. The attorney…
Special election called on data centers and battery storage ban
The El Dorado City Commission is considering a resolution to call a special election for voters to decide on an ordinance that would prohibit high-impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The stated purpose is to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. This is the only…
Council to vote on 2027 budget, tax rate, and new plumbing code
The Park City City Council will hold public hearings and consider approving the 2027 budget of $84,938,767 with a mill levy of 42.392 mills, along with a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. They will also vote on adopting the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, several internal improvement resolutions (traffic…
Council to vote on 30-year tax breaks for Chick-fil-A and Brenneman
The City of Green's committee meetings include third readings of ordinances granting 100% property tax exemptions for 30 years on improvements to properties owned by Arlington Ridge Market Place, LLC (Chick-fil-A) and Bull Run Ventures, LLC (Brenneman Group). The council will also consider a third reading authorizing…
Committee reviews design compatibility for new garage at 341 N. Elizabeth St.
The Delano Design Advisory Committee will advise on a request to demolish an existing garage and build a new 20-foot by 40-foot detached garage at 341 North Elizabeth Street. The primary issue is whether the proposed 8-inch-wide SmartSiding synthetic siding is compatible with the principal building, as required by…
Council to adopt 2026 budget, capital plan, and zone changes
The Wichita City Council will hold its regular evening meeting, primarily acting on the consent agenda and several planning items. Key actions include adopting the 2026 budget and the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program, as well as deciding on multiple zone change requests. The meeting also includes a public agenda…
ARB to review six home projects, including fence variance and large addition
The Mission Hills Architectural Review Board will review six residential projects at its August 25, 2026 meeting, including fence replacement, changes to previously approved projects, a second-floor addition, a new rear wing, and a major home addition with accessory buildings. Two items are continued from the August…
Planning Commission to weigh annexations, rezoning, and a variance
The Lawrence Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including two annexation requests, two rezoning requests, a variance for a minor subdivision, and a text amendment to the Land Development Code. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, receiving committee reports…
Board reviews 2026 bond bid results and 2027 budget/rate hearing
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review the bid results for 2026-A GO Bonds and a 2026-1 Temporary Note. The meeting includes a public hearing for the 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget, as well as a continued hearing for a road name change in Heritage Hills Unit 2. Routine items include…
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on rezoning, quarry expansion
The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on six rezoning and special use permit requests, including a multifamily development, an industrial park, a quarry expansion, and two commercial/residential projects. All six items request continuance to a future meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of…