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Topeka council adopts Monroe School overlay amid UNESCO nomination progress
Summary
The council approved a Monroe School Overlay District that adds design and use restrictions atop existing zoning; councilwoman Hiller praised the site's UNESCO World Heritage nomination as staff detailed 32-foot height limits and accessory building standards.
The Topeka governing body on Sept. 2 approved a Monroe School Overlay District that applies design standards and use restrictions atop existing zoning for properties near Monroe School. Dan Warner, the city’s planning division director, described the draft standards — including a 32-foot height limit and rules for accessory buildings — and said the overlay would layer restrictions on the existing zoning…
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