ZONING INFORMATION
Lyon County, KansasQUICK LINKS
PlanELC Joint Comprehensive Plan
New Lyon County Zoning Regulations (LC-Z)
Lyon County Housing Study (2020)
Planning/Appeals Archive (Public Information)
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Zoning Process
The application deadline is the first Wednesday of each month. To apply for rezoning, you must have a list of adjacent landowners within 1000 feet (200 feet in an incorporated area or within the City’s Limits) supplied by a certified Abstract Company, a completed application form, and the fee. For certain specific types of zoning, other special conditions may be required.
Before the Planning/Appeals Board meeting, a legal notice of the meeting will be published in the newspaper. At that time, letters will be sent to the adjacent landowners on the list from the certified Abstract Company.
Before the meeting, an agenda will be sent to the radio station and the newspaper media, Board of Realtors, Board of County Commissioners, and County Counselor.
Before the meeting, a packet will be prepared and mailed to the Lyon County Planning Board members. The packet will contain copies of the zoning application and other related information.
On the second Wednesday of each month, there will be a Lyon County Planning Board meeting at 7:00 pm.
At the meeting, the applicant will make the request to the Lyon County Planning Board. The 7 unpaid volunteer members of the Planning Board will vote on the application. It could be tabled for more information. It could be recommended for approval. It could be recommended for approval with conditions. It could also be recommended for denial.
Remember that the vote by the Planning Board is a recommendation only. It is a recommendation to the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners to either approve or deny the application.
If a person wishes to file a protest petition against the application, there is a 14-day period after the Planning Board meeting in which to do so. Protest Petition forms are available at the Zoning Offices. For information about how to file a valid protest petition, contact the Zoning Offices.
Approximately 3 weeks after the Planning Board meeting, a time will be scheduled for the application to go before the Board of County Commissioners. The vote by the County Commissioners is the final say in the matter. A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Commissioners will be signed and published.
Zoning FAQ
How many acres do I need for a home?
5 acres minimum. (Could change if platted)
If I have more than 40 acres, do I need to go through zoning?
No, but you are required to verify that the development, use, or structures are in a floodplain. Floodplain determination are done by the Zoning Office. Other uses will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
How long does it take to get zoning?
It is a process that can take about two months. A meeting must be scheduled in advance with the Lyon County Planning/Appeals Board and then later with the Board of County Commissioners.
What is a Protest Petition?
A Protest Petition is filed within 14 days after the Planning Board meeting and before the Board of County Commissioners meeting. The forms and instructions are available in the Zoning Office at the Lyon County Courthouse and online under forms. To be valid, the forms must be signed by owners of land within 1000 feet of the area requested for rezoning and filed with the County Clerk.
I have a zoning problem, for example, too many junk vehicles on my neighbor’s property. What should I do?
If talking to your neighbor does not work, you can file a complaint by clicking here.
What else should I know?
Every piece of property and every situation are different. If you have any questions at all, check with the Lyon County Zoning Office at the phone number (620) 341-3471 or email us at sseeley@lyoncounty.org. Don’t buy a property without looking into any potential zoning issues.