This bill amends K.S.A. 12-749 to restrict the authority of city planning commissions in Kansas by eliminating their ability to adopt planning and zoning regulations for land located outside of city limits. Previously, cities could apply subdivision regulations to land within three miles of their limits, provided it was in the same county and did not extend beyond a certain distance to another city. The new language removes this provision, allowing city planning commissions to only apply 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 also outlines the process for adopting and amending subdivision regulations, including requirements for public hearings and the governing body's approval process. It specifies that subdivision regulations may include various provisions such as street location, flood protection, and stormwater runoff management. The changes aim to streamline the planning process and clarify the jurisdiction of city planning commissions, ensuring that their authority is confined to the land within city boundaries. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

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