The Master Plan is reviewed annually to ensure that it accurately reflects current city land use policy and is updated to reflect recent approved changes and recommended changes, such as a development proposal or other land use map or policy change.

Conformance to the city's Master Plan is only one of eight factors, as determined by the Kansas Supreme Court, that the city must use to
evaluate the appropriateness of a development proposal, such as
a rezoning, preliminary development plan, or special use permit.

As such, the Governing Body of the city may choose to approve a development proposal even though it may conflict with the current Master Plan as the other seven factors may outweigh the desire to conform with the city's Master Plan.

Annual review of the plan as mandated by state statute prevents it from becoming obsolete and making sure it accurately reflects city policies and the changing needs of residents.

For more information about the Master Plan, email Mary Hunter, senior planner, or John Rod, manager of Community Planning and Services.