Housing (Land Use)

HB 2701 allows Kansas cities and counties to implement different zoning regulations for specific building types or land uses within a single zoning district, rather than requiring uniform rules across the entire district. This change replaces the existing requirement that all regulations within a district must be uniform, permitting variations like allowing apartment buildings in one part of a neighborhood while maintaining single-family home rules elsewhere. The bill amends Kansas law to explicitly permit this flexibility and updates the process for public hearings and approval by planning commissions and local governing bodies. It directly affects local governments and developers by providing more tailored zoning options for housing and land use.