Development Services News

Department Newsletter Archive

Recent news 

  • Posted January 23, 2012

The City of Olathe is updating its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and Design Guidelines to implement PlanOlathe – its recently adopted citywide comprehensive plan. More information is available here.

  • Posted  February 26, 2010

    The February 2010 Development Services Newsletter is now available. 

  • Posted February 17, 2010

    The 2009 Development Services Newsletter Review of Accomplishments is now available.

  • Posted; February 12, 2010

    Olathe’s next Development Forum will be:Thursday, March 11, 8:30-10:00 a.m., City Council Chambers.
     

    The main topic will be the Comprehensive Plan update: The Comprehensive Plan documents the community's vision for how Olathe will grow and develop today and in the future, and influences policies that have a direct bearing on the quality of life that citizens enjoy in Olathe.

    The Comprehensive Plan section of the Forum will begin with a thirty minute overview of the draft Plan.  The remainder of the Forum will be a workshop format that will provide an opportunity for participants to review the information and learn more about the Plan, ask questions, and provide critiques and suggestions.

    The meeting will also include:

    • A brief presentation from Municipal Services on the South Cedar Creek Benefit District
    • Announcements of development ordinances that have been recently updated or are in the process of being updated and opportunities to provide input
    • Tips for expediting building permits and planning applications
    • Introductions of new or promoted staff and their roles (key contacts for our development customers)
    All those involved in development in Olathe—developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and others—are invited and encouraged to attend. Reserve the date--and if you have suggestions for topics, please talk with Steve Franks (971-8503).

      Building Codes has instituted a new policy for inspections.

  • Posted June 16, 2009

      Information on Federal energy efficency incentives is now available.

  • Posted  May 19, 2009

    The May 2009 Development Services Newsletter is now available. 

  • Posted May 19, 2009

    Invitation to the May 27, 2009 Development Forum

  • Posted April 27, 2009

    Updated information regarding Initiatives to Address Resident Concerns in Prairie Haven Subdivisions    

  • Posted  April 24, 2009

    The April 2009 Development Services Newsletter is now available.

  • Posted  April 6, 2009

    Public Hearing on Johnson County Fare Increases

    Olathe residents (regardless of your age) utilizing the Route K will start paying $1.00 in June depending on the outcome of the public hearings. If you would like to voice your opinion, mark your calendar to attend a public hearing meeting on the fare increases. For more information, please visit http://www.thejo.com/pdf/RateChangeHearing.pdf

  • Posted  March 26, 2009

    The March 2009 Development Services Newsletter is now available.

  • Posted February 27, 2009

    The February 2009 Development Services Newsletter is now available.  

  • Posted February 02, 2009

    All those involved in development in Olathe-developers, contactors, architects, engineers, and others-are encouraged to attend the City of Olathe's next Development Forum.

    When: Wednesday, February 18, 8:30-10:00 a.m.

    Where: City Council Chambers, Olathe City Hall

    Topics will include:

    • The City's important new initiative: updating Olathe's Comprehensive Plan-preparing a new guide for Olathe's future
    • Updates on our work to improve Olathe's building permit and development review processes

    Olathe's Development Forums, which are held 3-4 times per year, provide updates on key City development-related initiatives. They are a joint initiative of the following City departments: Development Services, Public Works, Municipal Services, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Information Technology Services, and Resource Management.

    To help us estimate the number of people who will attend, please contact Sharyn Mueller at 913-971-8956 if you plan to attend.

  • Posted February 02, 2009

    The January 2009 Development Services Newsletter is now available.

  • Posted January 29, 2009

    The 2008 Development Services Newsletter Review of Accomplishments is now available.

  • Posted December 22, 2008

    Next Development Forum: February 18, 2009

    The City of Olathe's next Development Forum will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 8:30-10:00 a.m., City Council Chambers, Olathe City Hall. It had been tentatively scheduled for January 21.

    Forum purpose/goals

    Provide updates on key City development-related initiatives
    Follow-up previous forums and other input received--what we have heard
    Discover topics of interest for future Development Forums

    Who is invited to attend: All those involved in development in Olathe-developers, contactors, architects, engineers, and others-are welcome and encouraged to attend.

    Questions/Suggestions?

    If you have questions about or suggestions for the Development Forum, please contact Steve Franks, AICP, Development Services Director at 971-8503.

  • Posted December 22, 2008

    Updated information regarding Initiatives to Address Resident Concerns in Prairie Haven Subdivisions  

  • Posted December 11, 2008

    COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE-  Your Plan, Your Future Planning for Olathe's future is underway with an update to the City's Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan is the official statement of the City setting forth the goals and vision for future growth and development, and directly or indirectly affects residents' transportation, parks and green spaces, housing choices, community economic issues, and other areas.

    The update to the Comprehensive Plan will help shape Olathe’s long-term quality of life.  We need to hear what kind of community you want Olathe to be.  Residents are invited to participate in a series of public workshops throughout the winter and spring.  The first of these workshops are scheduled for early January:
            Wednesday, January 7, 2009              6-8 pm             Olathe Northwest High School
            Wednesday, January 7, 2009              6-8 pm             Oregon Trail Junior High School
            Thursday, January 8, 2009                  6-8 pm             Olathe East High School
            Thursday, January 8, 2009                  6-8 pm             Olathe South High School

    At these initial workshops, residents will be able to identify key issues that the plan should address, and share their vision for the community’s future.  Future workshops will build upon the input received to create a number of alternatives for the future growth of the community.

    In addition to the public workshops, a plan website is available for direct citizen input.  At www.planolathe.com you can explore plan topics, learn about the update process, find upcoming workshops and meeting dates, provide feedback, and more.  For more information about these events or the Comprehensive Plan update process, or if you would like a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan update at your group or organization meeting, you can contact the Department of Development Services at 913-971-8750 or email Plan Olathe.

  • Posted November 26, 2008

    The November Development Services Newsletter is now available.

  • Posted November 24, 2008

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
    2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE APPENDIX B-C-D
    ADOPTION HEARING

     

    The City of Olathe, Kansas Board of Code Review will conduct a public hearing at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 18, 2008 in the City of Governors room at Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, Kansas to discuss and recommend to the City Council the adoption of Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution), and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) of the 2000 International Fire Code.  These code sections were inadvertently not included in the adoption process of the 2000 IFC.  All persons desiring to express views or ask questions concerning this adoption process are invited to attend this public hearing.

  • Posted November 20, 2008

    Follow-up to Housing Summit

    Approximately 50 people attended the City's Housing Summit on November 12. Attendees came from a variety of fields involved in housing--developers, contractors, investors, realtors, affordable/workforce housing advocates, and schools. Staff will now focus on follow-up to the Summit - making use of and addressing the comments we received from the Summit, which are documented in a Housing Summit summary document. Section III of the summary describes next steps and follow-up as we know it today. If you have additional suggestions for follow-up, please contact Steve Franks, Development Services Director at (913) 971-8503.

  • Posted November 03, 2008

    The City of Olathe invites you to attend its November 12th, 2008 "Housing Summit."  Additional information.

    We are eager to hear from our customers involved in developing, selling, and providing housing in Olathe and what they are experiencing now.  We hope you will be able to attend.  Also, please share this invitation with others who may be interested.

    Space is limited, so please contact Sharyn Mueller at 913-971-8956 if you plan to attend.   

  • Posted October 30, 2008

    The October Development Services Newsletter is now available.  

  •  Posted October 27, 2008

    The City of Olathe 3rd Quarter Report is now available. 

  • Posted October 15, 2008

    The City of Olathe Building Codes staff will be participating in the Johnson County Contractor Licensing program 2008 Fall Education Seminar being held on October 27-31. This education opportunity provides valuable continuing education training for our staff.

     In order to accommodate this training it will be necessary to limit the number of inspections scheduled during this time. For those utilizing our services, we appreciate your patience and cooperation.

  • Posted October 10, 2008

    Please join us for the City of Olathe's 7th Development Forum on Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 8:30 am in City Hall.

  • Posted October 08, 2008

    The Development Review Survey is now online on the "Forms & Guidelines" webpage under Survey.

  • Posted September 29, 2008

    Updated information regarding Initiatives to Address Resident Concerns in Prairie Haven Subdivisions

  • Posted September 29, 2008

    The September Development Services Newsletter is now available.  

  • Posted August 12, 2008

    Updated information regarding Initiatives to Address Resident Concerns in Prairie Haven Subdivisions

  • Posted July 7, 2008

    The August Development Services Newsletter is now available (note: there was no July newsletter).     

  • Posted July 28, 2008

    Please join us for the City of Olathe's 6th Development Forum on Wednesday July 30, 2008 at 8:30am in City Hall.

  • Posted July 15, 2008

    Information regarding Initiatives to Address Resident Concerns in Prairie Haven Subdivisions

  • Posted July 7, 2008

    The June Development Services Newsletter is now available.   

  • Posted June 9, 2008

    The May Development Services Newsletter is now available.   

  • Posted May 12, 2008

    The April Development Services Newsletter is now available.  

  • Posted April 10, 2008

    Please join us for the City of Olathe's 5th Development Forum on Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 8:30am in City Hall.

  • Posted March 26, 2008

    The March Development Services Newsletter is now available. 

  • Posted March 19, 2008

    The City of Olathe Engineering Department will hold a meeting regarding the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) on Thursday March 27, 2008. Please see the Engineering announcement for details.

  • Posted March 14, 2008

    Quarry cases rescheduled for April 1st

    The City Council discussions regarding quarry and construction and demolition landfill renewals, quarry and construction and demolition landfill expansions and commercial/industrial rezoning in the vicinity of the southwest corner of 151st and Lone Elm has been rescheduled for the Tuesday, April 1, 2008 City Council meeting.
    Items include:

    • Quarry and construction and demolition landfill renewal cases:
      SU-07-023
      SU-07-024
    • Quarry and construction and demolition landfill expansion cases:
      SU-07-021
      SU-07-022
      RZ-07-038
    • Commercial and industrial zoning in the vicinity of the southwest corner of 151st Street and Lone Elm Road:
      RZ-07-039
      RZ-07-040

    For more information call the Development Services Department, (913) 971-8750.

  • Posted February 26, 2008

    The February Development Services Newsletter is now available. 

  • Posted February 15, 2008

    The City Council discussions regarding quarry renewals, quarry expansions and commercial/industrial rezoning for 151st and Lone Elm scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 will be rescheduled after coordinating schedules.

    Items include:

    • Quarry Renewal Cases:
      SU-07-023
      SU-07-024
    • Quarry Expansion Cases:
      SU-07-021
      SU-07-022
      RZ-07-038
    • Commercial and Industrial Zoning at the Southwest Corner of 151st Street and Lone Elm Road:
      RZ-07-039
      RZ-07-040

    For more information call the Development Services Department, (913) 971-8750.

  •  Posted January 24, 2008

    The January 28, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting will start at 6pm (rather than 7pm) to accommodate a robust agenda.

  • Posted January 17, 2008

    The January Development Services Newsletter is now available.   

  • Posted January 11, 2008

     BOARD OF CODE REVIEW/PUBLIC HEARING

     

     

    You are invited to attend a Board of Code Review/Public Hearing meeting on Thursday January 31st 2008.   We will discuss the 2006 International Building Codes and the concerns of the city council members before formal adoption.

              Where:       City Hall Building

                                 100 E Santa Fe, Olathe KS

                                 Governor's Meeting Room - Across from Codes Office

              When:        January 31st - 2:00 - 5:00 PM

              Contact:    Herb Warren, Building Official

                                 913-971-8748

  • Posted January 9, 2008

    Please join us for the City of Olathe's 4th Development Forum on January 23, 2008 at 8:30am in City Hall.

     The November Development Services Newsletter is now available.