Part 1 — The Development Process in Andover (last updated January 1, 2019)
City of Andover Unified Development Manual

WHICH REGULATIONS MAY APPLY Generally, Zoning Regulations apply to all buildings, structures and land uses inside the city limits. They affect new structures or uses, changes in use, and structures being relocated. Structures and uses must be appropriate for the zone in which they are located. To find out which zone your property is in, look at the interactive Zoning Map on the City's website or contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (316) 733-1303, or at planning&zoning@andoverks.com. Subdivision Regulations apply to any landowner who wishes to divide or subdivide land, develop a plat, alter the boundaries of an existing lot or parcel, or vacate a right-of-way, easement, public reserve, or recorded plat. Subdivision Regulations apply both inside the City, and outside the city limits within Andover's extraterritorial jurisdiction . (Map and description of Andover's extraterritorial jurisdiction are available in Subdivision Regulations, Section 1-102.) Site Plan Review Procedures & Standards are intended to maintain and enhance the quality of the built environment in Andover. They apply inside the City , to any parts of a development project which can be seen from public rights-of-way, including exteriors of buildings, accessory structures, signs, parking areas, lighting, and landscaping. They do not apply to single-family or two-family residential projects unless they are in a group setting (see Zoning Regulations, Section 3-107C) . The Building & Construction Codes, Stormwater Management & Riparian Buffer Regulations , and Floodplain Management Regulations address the details of construction, and are generally implemented by professional architects, engineers and contractors who are familiar with their many detailed requirements.
PROJECT REVIEW & APPROVAL If your project is large enough to require public review and approval, it may need to be presented in a specific sequence to some or all of the following City organizations. • The Andover City Planning Commission (PC) , whose members are appointed by the City Council to 3-year terms. Members of the Planning Commission also serve as the City's Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), making decisions on variances from the terms of the regulations, appeals of Zoning Administrator determinations, and conditional uses . Certain members of the Planning Commission also serve on its Subdivision Committee (PCSC), which focuses on the development and redevelopment of subdivisions, and provides recommendations to the Planning Commission as a whole. • The Andover Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) , whose members are appointed by the City Council to 3-year terms. SPRC Committee members have backgrounds in such fields as architecture, landscaping, construction, urban planning, historical preservation, traffic control, public safety, civil engineering, and local business ownership. The Site Plan Review Committee reviews all multi-family residential and all nonresidential projects , considering the arrangement of buildings, visual appearance, and safety issues. • The City Council (CC) of Andover consists of six elected City Council members. Together with the elected Mayor, they are the Governing Body of the City of Andover. Agendas & Minutes: Current Agendas and Minutes from previous meetings of these organizations are available on the City website at www.andoverks.com/122/Agendas-Minutes .

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