Future Plan vs. Typical Land Uses

The Future Development Plan covers a range of residential and non-residential land uses. This table provides examples of the types of land uses that are typical for each category of the Future Development Plan Map.

Some land uses appear in more than one category.

Residential land uses - the appropriate category depends on the density of the development. For example: Low-Density Residential is generally thought of as limited to single-family homes only; however, duplexes and other forms of attached housing such as triplexes, townhomes and garden apartments can appear in this category when part of a Planned Residential Neighborhood (PRN) District.
Commercial, office, residential and special uses such as hotels and motels - can be found in the Mixed-Used category as well as in other Future Development Plan categories.

These land uses are representative only; they are not all inclusive and exceptions do exist.

Future Development Plan Land use categories	Existing land uses & Typical land uses
1. Rural Policy Area One dwelling unit per 10 acres. More intense development is not appropriate at this time.	Agriculture Single family homes
2. Growth Policy Area One dwelling unit per 10 acres or two- three- or larger acre lots in planned residential developments * Currently found only in unincorporated portions of Johnson County identified on the map as the Blue Valley Plan - Urban Fringe Area.	Agriculture Single family homes
3. Transition Area No specific single-family residential density at this time * Currently found only in unincorporated portions of Johnson County identified on the map as the Blue Valley Plan - Urban Fringe Area.	Agriculture Single family homes
4. Very-Low-Density Residential Less than or equal to one unit per acre	Single family homes (large-lot subdivisions and Planned Open Space Residential subdivisions)
5. Low-Density Residential Greater than one and less than or equal to five units per acre	Single family homes (most subdivisions fall under this category) Patio homes Duplexes (most duplexes would be in the Medium-Density Residential Category unless part of a PRN District) Attached housing (duplex, triplex, townhomes, garden apartments, etc. when part of a PRN District)
6. Medium-Density Residential Greater than five and less than or equal to 12.5 units per acre	Attached housing (duplex, triplex, etc.) Townhomes Garden apartments Nursing care facilities*
7. Medium-High-Density Residential - Greater than 12.5 and less than or equal to 16.5 units per acre	Garden apartments Nursing care facilities*
8. High-Density Residential - Greater than 16.5 and less than or equal to 43 units per acre	Garden apartments Mid- and high-rise apartments Nursing care facilities*
9. Commercial The Future Development Plan identifies areas zoned for commercial uses but not yet developed or planned for commercial uses but not yet zoned as Neighborhood (N), Community (C), or Regional (R). * A neighborhood center is limited to a maximum of 150,000 square feet of building space or a 16-acre tract, whichever is less. A community center is greater than 150,000 square feet and up to 400,000 square feet of building space or a 43-acre tract, whichever is less. A regional center will have greater than 400,000 square feet of building space on a tract of 43 acres or more.	Retail shops and shopping centers (neighborhood, community and regional) New and used car dealerships Gas stations and car service and repair shops Restaurants and bars Entertainment centers (movie theaters, etc.) Private, technical and business schools Health and fitness centers Loft apartments
10. Mixed Use/Proposed Mixed Use	Retail General offices Loft apartments
11. 151st St. Corridor Design Concept Plan Area	General offices Retail (limited to CP-1 uses) Financial institutions Day care centers Loft apartments
12. Office	General offices Private, technical and business schools Day care centers Financial institutions Retail (Planned Mixed Use District) Loft apartments (Planned Mixed Use District)
13. Hotels and Motels	Hotels and motels*
14. Light Industrial/Business Park Business Park is intended to allow a mix of office; light industrial; and limited retail and service uses in a planned setting of 15 acres or more.	Warehousing Light manufacturing Limited offices Screened outdoor storage Public storage Business park (mix of warehousing, light manufacturing, office and limited retail)
15. Industrial	Warehousing Light manufacturing Bus barns Lumber yards Moving, transfer or storage plants Offices Retail commercial
16. Public and Semipublic These uses are allowed in residentially zoned areas. The city considers areas shown for the various residential categories as appropriate for church and school sites.	Public buildings and facilities (government, post offices, police and fire stations, etc.) Public and parochial schools Churches and temples Utilities* Hospitals* Nursing care facilities Private clubs and service organizations Airports and other major transportation facilities Cemeteries
17. Parks, Recreation and Open Space The location of future parks is based upon the following criteria: Maximum use by surrounding residents Continues development of the neighborhood park concept Where possible, park sites will be located adjacent to proposed school sites to ensure maximum usage and to avoid duplication of services For optimum management and conservation of natural waterway, floodplains and open space areas of unique environmental or historical value	Public parks and open space Private parks and open space Public and private golf courses Softball, soccer and other sports complexes Conservation areas Floodplain Greenway Linkages Low-Intensity agriculture Reserves and urban forests

* These require a special use permit.

Future Plan vs. Typical Land Uses

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