The City of Prairie Village has adopted ordinances to regulate land uses within the City. The purpose of these regulations are to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Prairie Village and maintain property values throughout the community. The Zoning and Subdivision Regulations have also been developed in order to allow for the orderly development and redevelopment of properties within the City.

These regulations are available in the online code of ordinances:

Zoning Regulations

Subdivision Regulations

Neighborhood Design Guidelines

In October 2018,  the City Council adopted new neighborhood design standards which took effect February 1, 2019. The design standards are incorporated into the zoning regulations. 

Summary of zoning changes

Summary of design guidelines and examples

Neighborhood design guideline interpretations

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While the City of Prairie Village makes every attempt to maintain and update the online Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, some ordinances may have been adopted or have become effective since the most recent online posting. The official printed copy of the City's Zoning and Subdivision regulations is available during normal business hours in the City Clerk's Office.

For questions or additional information about the City Code, contact the City Clerk at 913-381-6464 or cityclerk@pvkansas.com.

For questions about setback requirements, contact our Building Codes Department at 913-385-4604 or permits@pvkansas.com. 

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