Planning & Zoning Policies & Practices
Accessory Structure Policies
Greenhouses, high tunnels, gardens, tool sheds, and other accessory structures may not ? on their face ? appear to be related to energy efficiency and conservation, but a closer inquiry reveals they are very much a part of the picture. Accessory structures allow yard space to yield maximum return on agricultural products. Increasing the amount of locally grown foods available in the region?s food system increases energy conservation and efficiency.
Jackson County
- Allows non-commercial greenhouses as an accessory use in all residential zoning districts
- Allows gardens
Johnson County
- Greenhouses are subject to the criteria listed in Article 18, Section 6.
- Rain gardens may be used to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) post construction runoff control requirements on development sites greater than one acre
- Green roofs may be used to meet NPDES post construction runoff control requirements
- Requires all accessory structures to have building permits
- If air conditioned, structure must meet energy efficiency standards
Lee?s Summit
- Allows greenhouses, rain gardens and gardens.
Lenexa
- Allows greenhouses if they meet size and setback requirements and have proper architectural elements
- Does not allow temporary structures
- Permits gardens
- Encourages rain gardens because they meet level-of-service requirements
- Residential properties may be retrofitted to include ran gardens
Olathe
- Does not have any policies against greenhouses, gardens or rain gardens
Shawnee
- Permits one greenhouse on residential lots (41)
Wyandotte County
- All accessory structures must be equal to or less than 1000 square feet
- If residents have two or more accessory structures, they must apply for a variance
- Greenhouses are allowed through a special permit
- Allows gardens and rain gardens on residential lots
Last updated January 27, 2011 Communities that wish to update their information |