Olathe, KS Historic Preservation: Historic-Cultural Monuments (2026)

“Historic landmark” means a historic resource that has been designated, with the written consent of the owner(s) of record, as having historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural importance or value which the City’s Governing Body determines shall be protected, enhanced and preserved in the interest of the culture, prosperity, education and welfare of the public. “Historic landmark” may also include the interior of a structure with written consent from the owner(s) of record. “Historic landmark” includes all state and national registered structures provided the owner(s) of record consents in writing to the inclusion. “Historic resource” means a site, land area, building, structure or object, including appurtenances and environmental setting, which has historical, cultural, aesthetic, architectural and/or archaeological significance, or is a site, land area, building, structure, or object with potential importance or value. “Maintenance” means any cleaning, painting or restoration that does not result in the alteration of a historic landmark, site or structure. “Original Town” Overlay District Zoning means the additional zoning standards in Section 18.20.280 of the Unified Development Ordinance of the City of Olathe.