Legislative, Quasi-Judicial and Review Groups
The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews variance requests, nonconforming situation permits, and administrative appeals to provide relief from zoning and subdivision regulations when unique property conditions, hardship, or ordinance interpretation warrant consideration under state statute.
The Civil Service Commission reviews, approves and assists the police department in the promotions process for officers below the rank of captain, and serves as an appeals board when commission officers below the rank of captain are terminated, demoted, or suspended.
The Code Board of Appeals reviews building and construction code appeals, holding public meetings to consider requests and ensure fair interpretation and application of municipal codes in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board
The Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the governance of the Downtown Business Improvement District. All meetings are open to the public.
Independent Community Advisory Board
The Independent Community Advisory Board advises and assists in policy development, education and community outreach and communications related to racial profiling and other non-biased policing efforts of the Overland Park Police Department.
The Land Bank Board of Trustees acquires, maintains and sells abandoned properties to help address challenges caused by distressed real estate. The board works to eliminate blight, strengthen neighborhood stability, expand opportunities for affordable and mixed-income housing and support economic development.
The Planning Commission reviews all applications for final development plans and plats. It holds public hearings and makes recommendations to the Governing Body on rezoning, special use permits and preliminary development plans. The Commission also prepares the Comprehensive Plan and reviews the Capital Improvements Program.