Overland Park, KS Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum lot area
- 20 acres per dwelling
- Livestock building setback
- 100 feet from residential zoning
- Waste disposal buffer
- 300 feet from residential zoning
- Max residence height
- 35 feet (2-1/2 stories)
- Max agricultural structure height
- 50 feet
- Misdemeanor fine
- up to $500 per offense
Summary
Overland Park zones farmland as the A Agricultural District to preserve crop and livestock operations and hold land for future urban growth. Farming is allowed with no restriction on equipment use or produce sales, but livestock buildings must sit 100 feet from residential zoning and lots run a 20-acre minimum.
Agricultural uses are permitted with no restrictions as to operation of such vehicles or machinery as are customarily incidental to such uses, and with no restrictions to the sale or marketing of products raised on the premises; provided that any buildings, structure or yard for the raising, feeding, pasturing, housing or sale of livestock or poultry shall be located at least 100 feet from residentially zoned land, and provided further that there shall be no disposal of garbage, rubbish or offal, other than regular removal, within 300 feet of property residentially zoned land.
Full Breakdown
010 states the A, Agricultural District is intended to "maintain and enhance agricultural operations and preserve agricultural lands utilized for crop production or the raising of livestock" and to serve as a holding zone until urban services reach the area. 390, utility structures, and wind turbines. 030 set a 20-acre minimum lot area per dwelling, a 300-foot minimum lot width and depth, a 50-foot minimum front yard, 25-foot side yard, and 75-foot rear yard, with a 3:1 maximum lot depth-to-width ratio. Building heights cap at 35 feet (2-1/2 stories) for residences, 50 feet for agricultural structures, and 20 feet for other accessory structures.
060(A): agricultural uses "are permitted with no restrictions as to operation of such vehicles or machinery as are customarily incidental to such uses, and with no restrictions to the sale or marketing of products raised on the premises," though livestock or poultry buildings, yards or feeding areas must be at least 100 feet from residentially zoned land, and no garbage, rubbish or offal disposal (other than regular removal) is allowed within 300 feet of residential zoning. 060(B).
Violations & Fines
Violating any Unified Development Ordinance provision, including the A District standards, is a misdemeanor under Section 18.100.110(A) pursuant to K.S.A. 12-761, punishable by a fine up to $500 or up to six months imprisonment per offense, with each day of a continuing violation counted as a separate offense. The City Attorney may also pursue injunction, mandamus or other civil action under 18.100.110(B) to stop unlawful construction or use or to abate the violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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