Zoning Regulations Update

The Zoning Regulations update is a major undertaking that will require input from and collaboration among a wide range of community interests. If you have questions or comments, please contact us:

Planning, Housing, and Community Development Department
Planner of the Day
913-715-2200

Installment 1: Zoning Districts & Land Uses available for public review

As part of Johnson County’s Zoning Regulations Update, the draft of the first installment of the proposed new zoning code is available for public review and feedback. This draft includes zoning districts and allowed land uses.

We are interested in your feedback, input and questions on the proposed code. A commentable PDF version of the full draft is available at johnsonctykansas.konveio.com.

In August 2024, Johnson County started the process of updating its Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to implement the vision and policies of the Rural Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Regulations are the rules that guide how development should occur within the county.

Goals for the Zoning Regulations Update

Implement the Johnson County Rural Comprehensive Plan and other relevant plans and policies.
Improve user-friendliness through the use of clear, common sense language, graphics, tables, and flowcharts that make it easier to understand and interpret the regulations.
Modernize the regulations using a community-based process, regulating what matters to the community without overregulating.
Create regulations that reflect modern development methods, are tied to infrastructure capacity, and align with the planned growth of incorporated communities.
Incorporate standards that are both predictable (people know what to expect from applications and future development) and flexible (there are opportunities to adjust standards to reflect on-the-ground realities.
Reduce conflicts and inconsistencies between the regulations and other codes.
Integrate best practices in planning and zoning from Kansas and around the nation, tailored to Johnson County.
Ensure legally sound and defensible regulations that align with state statutes and federal law.

Module 1 Draft Regulations