This bill amends K.S.A. 12-749 to restrict the authority of city planning commissions regarding the adoption of planning and zoning regulations. Specifically, it eliminates the ability of cities to apply subdivision regulations to land located outside their city limits, including land within three miles of the city, which was previously allowed under the law. The new language specifies that a city planning commission may only apply subdivision regulations to land within the city itself. Additionally, the bill repeals K.S.A. 12-715b, 12-715c, and 12-715d, which may have contained related provisions.

The bill maintains the existing framework for subdivision regulations, which can include provisions for street location, vehicular congestion reduction, open space dedication, and stormwater management, among others. It also outlines the process for adopting or amending subdivision regulations, including the requirement for public hearings and the governing body's options for approval or disapproval of the planning commission's recommendations. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 12-749, 12-715b, 12-715c, 12-715d
As introduced: 12-749, 12-715b, 12-715c, 12-715d