Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

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​Creation

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning Commission was created through City Ordinance 29-610, County Resolution Number 135-1967; and an Interlocal agreement between Wichita and Sedgwick County.

What We Do

The Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations on planning cases to the governing bodies. The Planning Commission also plays an influential role in implementing The Community Investments Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for Wichita-Sedgwick County. Planning Commissioners spend additional hours outside of meetings studying and preparing for agenda items.

​Board Members

The Planning Commission is comprised of a group of 14 local residents that are interested in the future of Wichita and unincorporated Sedgwick County.

Wichita City Council members and the Mayor appoint seven members to the Planning Commission, while Sedgwick County Commissioners appoint the other seven members.

• Commissioners appointed by the Wichita City Council serve 2-year terms with the potential to serve four consecutive terms.
• Commissioners appointed by the Board of County Commissioners serve 4-year terms and until their successors have been duly appointed.

Openings on the Planning Commission will be announced by the City and County, along with notice of opportunities for individuals to submit applications to be considered for appointment to the Planning Commission.

Submit an online application - CitySubmit an online application - County

Subcommittees and Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commissioners also serve on either the Advance Plans or Subdivision Sub-Committee of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning Commission, as well as on the Wichita-Sedgwick County Board of Zoning Appeals.

How We Operate

The Planning Commission has adopted bylaws that are written policies that guide the Planning Commission's processes and actions.

Meetings

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Planning Commission meetings are open to the public. The meeting location is identified in the agenda and often includes a virtual participation option.

Consent Approvals

The Planning Commission may select to approve items by consent, this typically occurs if they have not received an indication that someone wants to hear those items. Consent approval means that one or more items are approved by the Planning Commission in a single motion - without a staff presentation, applicant presentation, or public comment. In order to determine which items will be considered for consent approval, the Planning Commission Chairperson will call off each item on the agenda - asking of any member of the Planning Commission or public wants to hear that item.

Wichita City Council Appointees

Sedgwick County Commission Appointees

Meeting Calendar

2022 Wichita-Sedgwick County MAPC Meeting Calendar