| LINKS BOCC - Board of County Commissioners CARNP - A 5-Year Road Improvement Plan Countyscape - A forecast of Johnson County, Kansas in the year 2020 Visioning Reports - A 20-Year Vision of Johnson County |
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| WHY PLAN? Community land use plans represent the preferences of the local populace and express “how” and “where” development should occur. Good planning recognizes the need to balance the demands of growth with the need to maintain existing development and at the same time protect the environment and overall quality of life. Good planning facilitates orderly development patterns that maximize opportunities for choice and at the same time reflects the wise expenditure of limited public funds and resources. Towards these ends, community plans establish general guidelines for development. Click here for more information on Planning and sprawl. |
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| PROTEST PETITION Click here for a description and filing instructions. |
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| WHAT IS ZONING? Zoning is the classification of land into districts for the purpose of regulating the use of land such as placement, size of buildings, and activities associated with property. Zoning is the primary means of ensuring that nearby land uses are compatible. Click here for more information on Zoning and districts. |
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WHAT IS A PLAT? In contrast to a “certificate of survey” or “plot plan” often required by lenders for mortgage purposes, a plat is a legal document that is approved by the governing body and recorded with the County Register of Deeds. Click here for more information on Plats. |
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| WHAT IS A LOT SPLIT? A “Lot Split” is the division of a lot or a tract of land into no more than two portions. It is a one-time administrative procedure requiring the approval of the Zoning Administrator and notification of the appropriate Zoning Board. Click here for more information. |
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| WHAT IS PLANNED ZONING? Planned zoning districts promote flexibility and innovation in design through the preservation of natural site features and the creation of open spaces. Commercial and employment center development should be limited and must be carefully planned to be compatible with adjacent residential areas. Click here for more information on Planned Zoning. |
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| DIRECTORY OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Click here for the list of services. |
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