EPIC Overland Park Rezoning Champions Affordability Against Single-Family Homes

The basics of the debate that's too simple for local newsies to point out . . .

WE'RE WATCHING OVERLAND PARK OPEN UP FOR AN EPIC APARTMENT BUILDING SPREE AND EVERYTHING THAT COMES WITH IT!!! 

Here's the word . . . 

On Monday night, the Overland Park City Council will discuss updating its zoning code for the first time in more than 30 years; a change city officials say could make it easier to build a wider range of housing options, including more affordable ones.

The Unified Development Ordinance update is designed to bring the city's zoning regulations in line with Framework OP, Overland Park's comprehensive plan adopted in 2024.

The proposal could reduce more than 30 zoning districts to just 14. Planning Director Leslie Karr says that would reduce hurdles to get projects approved while supporting a broader range of housing types, including options that may be more affordable.

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Overland Park wants to update zoning code for first time in over 30 years