Wichita and Sedgwick County share the Unified Zoning Code adopted in 2003. It governs use districts, overlay zones, and conditional uses for both jurisdictions through the Metropolitan Area Planning Department.
The UZC is administered by the Metropolitan Area Planning Department and Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, jointly serving Wichita and unincorporated Sedgwick County. Districts include SF-5, SF-6, MF, NR, GO, LC, GC, LI, and GI. Overlay districts address airport approach paths near McConnell Air Force Base and Eisenhower National Airport, plus historic overlays for College Hill and Riverside. The Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Places for People sub-plan guide amendments. Conditional use permits go before the MAPC, with appeal to the City Council or County Commission. Zoning text amendments are common as the city updates standards for ADUs, breweries, and short-term rentals.
Operating a use prohibited in the underlying district can trigger code enforcement notices, daily fines up to 500 dollars, and injunctive relief through municipal court.
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