Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Topeka, KS (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Topeka, Kansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Downtown Design Guide
New development in Topeka's D-1, D-2 and D-3 downtown districts skips the standard numeric setback and height table entirely: Topeka Municipal Code § 18.200.090 requires compliance with the Downtown Topeka Urban Design Standards, adopted by reference as part of the downtown master plan under Ordinance No. 20294. The density/dimensional table itself, § 18.60.020, sends D-1 projects to the same guidelines rather than printing a number.
Topeka Downtown Urban Design Standards
Significant RestrictionsTopeka Municipal Code § 18.200.090 (Design standards); § 18.60.020, Note [17] (D-1 dimensional table); § 18.200.020(a) (D-1 district purpose)
The Downtown Topeka Urban Design Standards adopted by reference as part of the downtown Topeka master plan (Ordinance No. 20294) shall be used for all new development within the D-1, D-2, and D-3 districts. ... [17]D-1 district: Refer to Downtown Topeka Urban Design Guidelines. ... (a) D-1 District. The purpose of this district is to facilitate a compatible mixed use activity center within the ...