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In the Agricultural District “AG”
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Ag stays at a minimum of 40 acres. (Art. 2-107)
Splits of Agricultural land 40 acres and above remain exempt from platting requirements.
(Subdivision Regulations Art. 1-105(2))
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In the Rural Residential District “RR”
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Accessory Uses:
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Accessory structures may be constructed in the Rural Residential district prior
to the construction of a dwelling – no special exception necessary through the Board
of Zoning Appeals.(Art. 23-109(2)(a))
Limited to placement of one van box/shipping container per parcel. Building Permits
are required. (Art. 23-109(2)(g))
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RR lot width to depth ratio changed to 4:1 (Art. 3-107(5))
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In the Suburban Residential District “SR”
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Accessory Uses:
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Accessory structures may be constructed in the Suburban Residential district prior
to the construction of a dwelling – no special exception necessary through the Board
of Zoning Appeals.(Art. 23-109(2)(a))
Placement of a van box/shipping container prohibited in the SR district. (Art. 23-111(5))
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New Lake Lot “LL” District
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New district created to accommodate existing subdivisions surrounding Lake Perry.
(Art. 6)
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Areas near cities and highway corridors open for commercial and
industrial rezoning applications.
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Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map and city referral areas
will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (Map available)
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New Planned Commercial Districts
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Planned Commercial Districts
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Planned Light Commercial District “CP-1” (Article 8)
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Such development will be restricted to a minimum lot size of one (1) acre in areas
indicated in the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan.
This District provides for limited retail shopping and personal service uses to
be developed either as a unit or in individual parcels to serve the needs of nearby
residential areas.
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Planned General Commercial District “CP-2” (Article 9)
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Such development will be restricted to a minimum lot size of one (1) acre in areas
indicated in the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. .
This district will provide sufficient space in appropriate locations, for certain
commercial and service activities within the County.
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Planned Highway Service Commercial District “CP-3” (Article 10)
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Such development will be restricted to a minimum lot size of two (2) acres in areas
indicated in the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. .
This district will provide space in appropriate locations, along the existing major
highways or major paved county roads for those uses of a more intensive commercial
nature which require more land area to function efficiently.
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New Planned Light and Medium Industrial Districts
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Planned Light Industrial District “IP-1” (Article 11)
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This district is intended primarily for light manufacturing, fabricating, warehousing,
and wholesale distribution with access by major streets and/or railroads. .
Such development will be restricted to a minimum lot size of two (2) acres in areas
indicated in the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan.
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Planned Medium Industrial District “IP-2” (Article 12)
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This district provides for industrial operations that are more intensive in nature
and, as a result require more consideration in siting, and greater access to major
facilities and services such as highways, railroads, utilities, etc. .
Such development will be restricted to a minimum lot size of two (2) acres in areas
indicated in the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map in the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan.
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Conditional Use Permits
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No expiration of the Conditional Use Permit
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A Conditional Use Permit shall be allowed to continue, unless specified otherwise
as a condition of its original authorization, as long as all conditions placed on
it are met. However, if that particular use ceases to exist for a period of one
(1) year, it will forfeit its Development Plan and will not be allowed to exist
again unless a new application is made, a public hearing held, and a new Development
approved in conformance with the requirements of these Regulations. (Art. 23-106)
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Existing businesses are grandfathered in commercial district application areas.
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No effect on existing residential use.
Existing conditional use permits will be granted its corresponding commercial zoning
in the areas indicated on the Future Commercial/Industrial Development Map.
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Conditional Use Permit required for Registered and Licensed home daycares. (Art.
23-105(28))
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Conditional Use Permit required for Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS).
(Art. 23-105(13))
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A single Wind Energy Conversion System exceeding 25 kW or exceeding 199 feet in
height or more than one Wind Energy Conversion System of any size proposed and/or
constructed by the same person or group of persons on the same adjoining parcels
or as a unified or single generating system. (Art. 1-105(212))
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Conditional Use Permits and Commercial Zoning required for the following:
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Sexually oriented businesses. (Art. 23-105(59))
Taverns and other establishments that serve alcohol. (Art. 23-105(17))
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Accessory Uses allowed by Right.
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Small Wind Energy Conversion Systems.
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A wind energy conversion system which has a rated capacity of not more than 25 kW,
less than 199 feet in height and intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption
of utility power.
Allowed by right in LL, V-1, R-1, SR, RR and AG districts. (Art. 23-107(1)(i),(2)(f))
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Accessory structures on property before a dwelling.
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Building an accessory structure is now allowed by right in the Rural Residential
and Suburban District with no special exception necessary through the Board of Zoning
Appeals. This right is unchanged in the Agricultural District.
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Guest Houses allowed in LL, V-1, R-1, SR, RR and AG districts..
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Kitchens in a guest house are no longer prohibited; However, shared utilities with
the principal/main residential structure continues to be a requirement. (Art. 1-104(98);
23-109(1)(h); 23-109(2)(a))
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Prohibited Uses
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Van Boxes/Shipping Containers – prohibited in V-1, R-1 and SR and limited to one
in the Rural Residential district. (Art. 23-111(5))
Singlewides prohibited on less than 40-acre parcels created by an Agricultural Lot
Split. (Art. 2-102(7))
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Building Permits
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Temporary Dwellings
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The temporary use of a non-traditional dwelling (RV or 5th Wheel) while building
a permanent dwelling is no longer prohibited. (Art. 23-110(2))
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Exemptions from Building Permit Fees
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Persons desiring to build an accessory structure 120 square feet or less (10’ x
12’) are no longer required to pay a building permit fee.
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Administrative Permits
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Emergency Permit
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Time extended in emergency circumstances from six months to one year for temporary
placement of a singlewide. After one year, an application must go to the Board of
Zoning Appeals. (Art. 28-111)
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Special Events
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The temporary placement of an asphalt or concrete plant during construction work
on any public road is now permitted without a conditional use permit. (Art. 29-102(5))
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Wind Energy Conversion Systems
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The combination of mechanical and structural elements used to produce electricity
by converting the kinetic energy of wind to electrical energy.
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Small WECS
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A wind energy conversion system consists of a wind turbine, a tower and associated
control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of not more than 25
kW, less than 199 feet in height and intended to primarily reduce on-site consumption
of utility power. (Art. 17-102(5))
Allowed as an accessory use in the LL, V-1, R-1, SR, RR and AG Districts.
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Commercial WECS
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A single Wind Energy Conversion System exceeding 25 kW or exceeding 199 feet in
height or more than one Wind Energy Conversion System of any size proposed and/or
constructed by the same person or group of persons on the same adjoining parcels
or as a unified or single generating system. (Art. 1-104(212); Art. 23-105(13))
Requires a conditional use permit.
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Development Plans
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Required as part of any Planned Commercial or Industrial Rezoning Application in
addition to any conditional use permit application. (Art. 16-102)
Existing Development Plans in the Commercial Districts may be amended by Application.
(Art. 16-105)
An Affidavit is filed with the Jefferson County Register of Deeds office indicating
that the Development Plan has been approved and is on record with the Zoning Administrator’s
office. In addition, the Affidavit indicates that any revision or alteration of
the Development Plan must be made in accordance with the Jefferson County Zoning
Regulations. (Art. 16-105)
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Sign Regulations
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A rural business directional sign has been added as an off-premise sign which provides
direction to the location of a business. (Art. 20-103(2)(a)(18))
A First Amendment sign has been added which gives the non-commercial opinion of
the sign owner and which is located on the property owned or occupied by the owner
of the sign. (Art. 20-103(2)(a)(9))
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Mixed use within the new Commercial Districts
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Properties within the areas indicated on the Future Commercial/Industrial Development
Map.
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Which properties zoned in the commercial district also maintain a residential use
and those that retain a Conditional Use Permit.
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Subdivision Regulations
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Procedure Changes in Platting Requirements
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All splits of land not currently platted must file an application to plat with its
subsequent public hearing process excepting those splits provided for Agricultural
Lot Splits. (Subdivision Regulations Art. 3-101; 3-106)
Title Reports on all plats are now required. (Subdivision Regulations Art. 2-103(2)(D))
Preliminary plats are sent to appropriate utility companies for review. (Subdivision
Regulations Art. 2-103(4))
Sketch plat plan is required to be submitted for review prior to submission of a
preliminary plat. (Subdivision Regulations Art. 2-102)
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Agricultural Lot Splits
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Continues to restrict further division of a parcel by requiring a plat with the
creation of more than two parcels under 40 acres. (Subdivision Regulations Art.
3-101)
Subsequent divisions of property created by an Agricultural lot split will require
full platting only on the remainder of the original tract. (Subdivision Regulations
Art. 3-106(4))
Revised Agreement will allow the County to initiate rezoning and platting as allowed
by Kansas State Statute.
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