Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shawnee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in zoning with medium priority
Short-Term Rental Permit at 3316 N Union Ave
Mark and Christina Hanson got unanimous approval to run a short-term rental in the R-1 residential zone. Staff and the Planning Commission both recommended it and no neighbors objected.
Oakland/Kickapoo rezoning to split two houses into two lots
After the 2024 citywide rezoning, some existing single-family homes sit in R-3 zones where they're technically not allowed. A tornado or major fire could have forced owners to rebuild as something denser. This amendment keeps single-family homes legal in R-3.
Short-term rentals at Twin Lakes
Resident Linda Agey asked the commission to revisit the short-term rental ordinance for the Twin Lakes district, citing environmental, safety and oversight concerns — six Airbnbs are advertised but the city can only find inspection reports for two. She asked for a future agenda discussion.
Zoning correction at 1510 N. Beard Ave
A home that's been a residence for 18+ years was inexplicably zoned commercial, which blocked the owners' refinancing. The commission's recommendation fixes a likely decades-old mapping error and brings the lot in line with surrounding residential zoning.