Focus Area: Economy, Community Development
Staff Contact: Jessica Schuller, Senior Planner
Subject: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 18.50 and Olathe Municipal Code Amendments to Chapter 12.10.050
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Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-42 (UDO25-0001), amending Unified Development Ordinance Section 18.50 pertaining to signs and consideration of Ordinance No. 25-43 amending Olathe Municipal Code 12.10.050 pertaining to signs in the public right-of-way. Planning Commission recommends approval 7 to 0.
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Summary:
These proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and Olathe Municipal Code were presented as a report item at the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting. As part of the annual update program, staff recommends changes to Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) 18.50.190 pertaining to rooftop signs, wall signs, projecting signs, and canopy signs in the Downtown zoning district. The proposed amendments necessitate general sign code updates, as well as an amendment to Olathe Municipal Code 12.10.050 pertaining to signs in the public right-of-way, for consistency.
A copy of the ordinance to update this Chapter of the Unified Development Ordinance and Olathe Municipal Code are attached. The draft language addresses the goals and direction previously provided by the City Council and Planning Commission. The updates will result in greater process efficiencies and increase flexibility for business owners, along with meeting several Olathe 2040 Strategic Plan goals.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
1. Approve Ordinance 25-42 and 25-43. amending Title 18 Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 18.50 (UDO25-0001) and Municipal Code 12.10.050.
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Attachment(s):
A. Ordinance No. 25-42
B. Exhibit A (18.50.190 Amendments)
C. Ordinance No. 25-43 (Municipal Code Redline Amendments)
D. UDO25-0001 October 7, 2025 CAI with Attachment