Overland Park Zoning & Land Use Guide
Notable local initiatives in Overland Park
Named ordinances, statutes, and reforms specific to Overland Park — each linked to an official source you can verify directly.
FrameworkOP Comprehensive Plan (2024)(2024)
On May 6, 2024, the Overland Park City Council adopted FrameworkOP, the city's new comprehensive plan and the first major comp plan update in nearly 40 years. FrameworkOP plans for growth through 2045 and replaces the prior 1986 plan. It establishes a Future Development Character Framework Map with character-area-based planning instead of strict use-based districts.
Source · opkansas.govUnified Development Ordinance (UDO) Update (2024-2026)(2024)
Overland Park launched a two-year UDO update in 2024 to implement FrameworkOP. The proposal would consolidate ~33 zoning districts into 11 character-based districts, potentially eliminating single-family-only districts and permitting duplexes and townhomes in additional residential areas. The rewrite covers all ~76 square miles of the city, with adoption targeted for fall 2026.
Source · opkansas.govOverland Park Municipal Code (Chapter 18 Zoning)
Overland Park's current zoning regulations are in Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code on Municode, governing R-1 through R-5 residential, C-1/C-2 commercial, and other districts. The code is the operative zoning document pending adoption of the post-FrameworkOP UDO rewrite.
Source · library.municode.comKansas Cities Zoning Enabling Statute (K.S.A. 12-741 et seq.)
Overland Park exercises zoning authority under K.S.A. 12-741 et seq., the Kansas statute authorizing cities and counties to adopt zoning regulations. Kansas does not impose a statewide ADU mandate or preemption, so ADU rules are entirely set locally.
Source · kslegislature.gov
Key Zoning Facts
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Overland Park
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA flood mapping: check parcel-specific flood-zone status
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Kansas
- Building Code: No mandatory statewide code; locally adopted 2018 IBC
County — Johnson County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The municipality's zoning ordinance, building-code enforcement, and local permits form the primary local layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- Private covenants, deed restrictions, condominium rules, or association rules can impose requirements beyond zoning.
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 30 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 30 ft
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 30 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 45 ft
- Front Setback
- 30 ft
- Side Setback
- 10 ft
- Rear Setback
- 20 ft
ADU Rules in Overland Park
- Max Size
- N/A
- Max Height
- N/A
- Rear Setback
- N/A
- Side Setback
- N/A
- Parking
- N/A
- Owner Occupancy
- N/A
- Permit Timeline
- N/A
Permit Costs & Timelines
Check Current Permit Fees & Timelines
Permit fees and review times can vary by project type, scope, valuation, and required approvals. Check the current schedule with the local permitting authority before filing.
Check current Overland Park permit information →Official Sources
City-specific