Effective April 1, 2026, unincorporated Johnson County STRs must provide adequate off-street parking outside the roadway for all guests. Parking on lawns is prohibited. Vehicles may not block the public right-of-way, and the host's designated 24/7 local representative is responsible for resolving guest parking complaints. Cities — Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee — set their own STR parking standards inside city limits.
Authority: K.S.A. 19-2901 et seq. (county zoning) and the STR regulations adopted by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners on March 12, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The County rule requires that adequate off-street parking outside the roadway be provided for all guests; on-street parking is restricted to County right-of-way rules and may not block emergency access, mailboxes, or driveways. County zoning staff briefings explicitly proposed banning parking on lawns at STR properties — confirm exact final language and any per-bedroom space count with the Planning Department at 913-715-2200. The host's designated 24/7 local representative must be reachable to resolve parking complaints during any rental period; unresolved complaints route to Code Enforcement (913-715-2205). Confirm whether your specific zoning district imposes additional driveway-surface or front-yard parking standards under the Johnson County Zoning Regulations. Cities such as Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, and Leawood enforce their own parking standards under their city codes — for example, Mission limits STR guest vehicles by city ordinance — so city-located STRs must check city rules separately.
Allowing guest parking on lawns, in the public right-of-way, or in violation of County zoning standards is a zoning violation enforced by Code Enforcement (913-715-2205). Penalties include notices of violation, STR permit revocation, and referral to the County Counselor; each day a violation continues may be treated as a separate offense. Vehicles blocking emergency access can also be towed at the owner's expense under Sheriff's Office authority.
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