Salina Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Salina Zoning Overview
Salina is a regional hub in central Kansas, located at the junction of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135. The city serves as a commercial and service center for the surrounding agricultural region and is home to Kansas Wesleyan University and Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus. Salina's zoning reflects its role as a crossroads community with significant commercial activity along its interstate corridors and a traditional grid-pattern downtown.
The city's zoning code addresses a relatively stable population base while managing commercial and industrial growth driven by the city's central location and transportation access. The former Schilling Air Force Base, now the Salina Regional Airport and industrial park, represents a significant land use area with specialized zoning provisions.
Key Zoning Districts
Salina's zoning ordinance includes single-family (R-1, R-2), multi-family (R-3), commercial (C-1 through C-5), and industrial (I-1, I-2) districts. The city also has planned unit development provisions and specific zoning for the airport area and surrounding industrial parks.
ADU Regulations
Salina does not currently have specific ADU provisions in its zoning code. Kansas has no statewide ADU mandate. Property owners interested in secondary dwelling units should consult with Community & Development Services to explore available options, which may include conditional use permits or variances in certain districts.
Development Process
Development projects in Salina begin with consultation at Community & Development Services. Building permits are processed through the city's building inspection division, which enforces the locally adopted 2018 IBC. Rezoning requests go through the Salina Planning Commission for recommendation before City Commission action.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Salina
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
State — Kansas
- Building Code: No mandatory statewide code; locally adopted 2018 IBC
County — Saline County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 7,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- 6,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 25 ft
- Side Setback
- 8 ft
- Rear Setback
- 25 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 15 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 0 ft
ADU Rules in Salina
- 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
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Salina are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
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