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Community Development
The Community Development Department handles long-range and current planning, zoning administration, historic preservation and grant administration.
Aggieville Community Vision
The Aggieville Community Vision was adopted in Spring 2017. Lead by the public input of over 4,200 participants, stakeholders, and Manhattan citizens, it identifies several redevelopment and public improvement opportunities in the district. The plan's implementation is now underway. See the plan's page for project updates.
Fort Riley Joint Land Use Study
Fort Riley, in cooperation with its regional partners, is updating its Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to incorporate the growth that the region has experienced in the last decade.
Manhattan Development Code
The city is under contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative to develop a new unified development ordinance (UDO) that consolidates existing zoning and subdivision regulations, as well as land use and design guidelines, into a comprehensive guide for development in the community. Once adopted it will be called the Manhattan Development Code (MDC). You can view the public roll-out site here.
The Planning Division is responsible for performing long-range planning functions for the community, as well as providing current planning and zoning administration services. The division also monitors and provides census and demographic information and assistance to the public on economic development matters. The Planning Division works closely with the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board, Manhattan Board of Zoning Appeals and the Historic Resources Board.
Long-Range Planning Initiatives
- Developing land use plans and neighborhood, corridor and district plans
- Developing policy guidelines to guide the preservation, growth and development of the city and urbanizing area
- Addressing historic preservation issues
- Examining the patterns and implications of various growth alternatives
Current Planning Initiatives
- Assisting property owners, developers, business and neighborhood groups, and residents by facilitating the planning and zoning review and approval process and administering zoning, subdivision and floodplain regulations.
Zoning is a function of the Community Development Department. If you have questions about zoning or floodplain regulations and how they apply to your particular situation, please call Community Development at 785-587-2412.
Prior to initiating improvements to your property, please contact Community Development to make sure you understand any applicable regulations. Contact the Code Services Office 785-587-4506 to see what building permits are required and what you need to submit to obtain a permit.
Building and sign permits are reviewed, processed and issued through the Code Services Office. However, floodplain permits are processed and issued through the Community Development Department.
Please remember that all construction and improvements to private property, such as adding or expanding driveways and parking areas, must conform with applicable zoning regulations, regardless of whether a building permit is needed.
View the Zoning Regulations
Prior to initiating improvements to your property, please contact Community Development to make sure you understand any applicable regulations. Contact the Code Services Office 785-587-4506 to see what building permits are required and what you need to submit to obtain a permit.
Building and sign permits are reviewed, processed and issued through the Code Services Office. However, floodplain permits are processed and issued through the Community Development Department.
Please remember that all construction and improvements to private property, such as adding or expanding driveways and parking areas, must conform with applicable zoning regulations, regardless of whether a building permit is needed.
View the Zoning Regulations