The mission of the Planning Department is to help create a vibrant city of lasting value by engaging the community through neighborhood revitalization, sustainable land use and infrastructure choices, regional transportation planning, historic preservation, and zoning administration. A look at our organization chart.
Recent News/Announcements
May 13, 2013
Draft Temporary Sign Ordinance | Draft EMC Draft Ordinance
April 15, 2013
Historic Preservation Progress | Invitation to Historic Preservation Meeting | Kickoff Meeting Packet | Kickoff Meeting Survey Results
April 12, 2013
Draft Temporary Sign Ordinance | Draft EMC Sign Ordinance | EMC Comparative City Standards Chart | Sign Code Update Powerpoint | 150 ft Buffer Map
March 4, 2013
New Neighborhood and Bikeways Planners added to staff
March 1, 2013
Q&A Sessions for Sign Code Update on March 18
March 1, 2013
2nd Public Workshop to be held on Historic Preservation Plan on March 7
February 13, 2013
Citizen Participation Process presented to City Council
January 18, 2013
Fiander Named Topeka Planning Director
January 16, 2013
Q&A Sessions for Neighborhood Conservation Districts | Proposed Ordinance
June 27-28, 2012
EPA Sustainable Communities Smart Growth Workshop Presentations
March 26, 2012
Neighborhood Element/2011 Neighborhood Health Maps adopted by Governing Body
March 12, 2012
Topeka Bikeways Master Plan (Adopted by MTPO)




