The City has adopted three sets of design guidelines and standards to shape the character of new multi-family and commercial developments.

The guidelines work in conjunction with the Unified Development Ordinance and the Master Plan.

Areas covered by the guidelines:

• Site layout
• Open space
• Preservation of natural features
• Pedestrian and vehicular circulation
• Landscaping
• Screening and transitions
• Lighting
• Building design

Guidelines:
(.pdf files)

• Infill and Redevelopment Design Guidelines (4mb) - tailored for commercial and multi-family developments north of I-435 and include a component for new single-family projects.
• Multifamily Design Guidelines (2.3mb) - cover multi-family developments south of I-435, including apartments, townhomes and patio homes.
• Commercial Design Guidelines (2.9mb) - apply to new retail developments south of I-435.

Checklists:
(.pdf files)

These checklists are intended as a summary to assist in developing projects in conformance with the guidelines. They are not a substitution for the complete text.

• Commercial Design Guidelines and Standards Checklist
• Infill and Redevelopment Design Guidelines and Standards:
  • Commercial Checklist
  • Multi-Family Checklist
  • Single Family and Duplex Checklist
• Multi-Family Design Guidelines and Standards Checklist

For more information, please contact the Planner of the Day, 895-6217 or pod@opkansas.org.