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Willard, Kansas
Willard is a small Shawnee County community near Topeka, offering small-town living with access to the capital city.
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What’s new in Willard
What the city is approving, building and planning
Pulled from council and planning agendas, city news and local reporting, checked November 6, 2026. Older items move to our Update Archive.
Data centers
October 2026
Compass data center plan still has no hearing date
Shawnee County’s case page for the Compass Datacenters conditional use application (CU-26-203, SW 85th Street, south of Topeka) still says no public hearing has been scheduled. The county deemed the application complete on September 9, 2026, and staff and an outside engineering firm are now doing the full case review. The county says the October 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting had no data center items on its agenda.
Road work
June 2026
County funds study of a new I-70 interchange at Auburn Road
On June 18, 2026, Shawnee County commissioners approved an $820,000 regional study of a possible new I-70 interchange at Auburn Road in western Shawnee County. One idea is to extend K-4 north across I-70 and the Kansas River to U.S. 24. KDOT pays 40% and the county’s special road fund pays 60%, and the study is expected to take about 16 months, finishing around November 2027.
Data centers
September 2026
Shawnee County deems Compass data center application complete
Shawnee County Land Use & Development deemed Compass Datacenters’ conditional use permit application (case CU-26-203) complete on Sept. 9, 2026, after the company filed revised site plans, an operations plan and an Evergy service letter on Aug. 28. The site is on SW 85th Street in the Wakarusa area southwest of Topeka, not near Willard. The county says completeness is not a decision on the project; staff and an independent engineering firm are now reviewing it, and no public hearing has been scheduled.
Data centers
August 2026
Shawnee County pauses final action on new data center applications until February 2027
On Aug. 13, 2026, Shawnee County commissioners voted 2-1 for a temporary moratorium on data center applications that runs until Feb. 17, 2027. Applications can still be filed and the planning commission can still hold hearings, but the county will not take final action during the pause. In September, commissioners voted to hire an engineering firm to review data center applications independently, with the applicant paying for the review. The application that started the debate, from Compass Datacenters, is for a site on SW 85th Street southwest of Topeka.
Your taxes
September 2026
Shawnee County adopts a nearly $163 million budget for 2027
Shawnee County commissioners approved a 2027 budget of nearly $163 million on Sept. 17, 2026, on a 2-1 vote, using $1 million from reserves to trim the county mill levy from 52.09 to 51.68 mills. Commissioners cited higher costs for goods and services, wages and employee health insurance. They also unanimously approved the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan within its $2.5 million budget.
Your taxes
Aug 2026
Shawnee County starts 2027 budget work with a $10 million gap
On Aug. 6, 2026, Shawnee County leaders said 2027 spending requests run about $10 million above what a flat mill levy would cover, driven mostly by health insurance and salaries. The county plans to post the budget for public comment and approve it by the end of September.
Road work
May 2026
Culvert replaced on NW Carlson Road north of Rossville
Shawnee County closed NW Carlson Road just north of NW 62nd Street from May 4 to May 7, 2026, to replace a failing culvert, with no detour provided. Carlson Road is the route that crosses the Willard Bridge between Willard and Rossville.
Your taxes
Sep 2025
Shawnee County adopts $151 million budget for 2026
The Shawnee County Commission approved a $151 million 2026 budget that draws about $4.1 million from reserves. The county mill levy rose from 48.326 to 48.917, about $59 more per year on a $100,000 home.
Road work
April 2026
Shawnee County approves design and repair work on more county bridges
Shawnee County commissioners approved removing the NE 46th St. bridge and replacing a nearby bridge over Little Muddy Creek, plus design and repair work on six other county bridges, including NW Landon Road over Soldier Creek and SW Wanamaker Road over Six-Mile Creek. The work is funded by the county's half-cent sales tax and will go into the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. None of the projects is in Willard itself.
Homes for sale
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Living in Willard
Willard at a closer look
Living in Willard, Kansas
Willard is a very small city on the western edge of Shawnee County, Kansas, along the Kansas River within the Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area. A former Rock Island Railroad town dating to the 1880s, it remains a quiet river-valley community and is served by the Topeka-area MLS.
Schools
Willard is served by the Kaw Valley School District (USD 321). School attendance boundaries can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific address with the district.
Working in Willard
Willard is almost entirely residential; residents commute to Topeka and the surrounding Kaw Valley communities for employment.
Parks & Recreation
Willard sits in the Kansas River valley, with river access and outdoor recreation nearby and the greater Topeka park system a short drive away.
Willard Real Estate Market
Willard is one of the smallest incorporated communities in the Topeka metro, offering a rare, quiet river-valley setting. Listings are limited given its size; reach out for current availability in and around Willard.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Census). Figures are estimates and may be revised.
City rules
Can I do that in Willard?
The questions buyers ask before the fence goes up, straight from Willard code and permit pages. Rules change and HOA covenants can be stricter, so confirm with the city before you build.
Who sets the rules inside Willard
Willard is an incorporated city. Shawnee County's zoning rules and building-permit process cover unincorporated Shawnee County. The county's Environmental Health office also says its nuisance and water/wastewater authority does not reach Willard (or Topeka, Auburn, Rossville and Silver Lake). We found no Willard city code online, so for a lot inside city limits, check with the City of Willard before you build or change a use.
Fences (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County you need a county fence permit for a new fence, for extending a fence, or for a replacement that changes its size or location. Land Use & Development: 785-251-5410.
Sheds and decks (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County, a one-story detached shed or playhouse with 150 sq ft of roof area or less needs no building permit if it meets setbacks. Larger accessory buildings need a permit. A deck needs no permit if it is under 150 sq ft, no more than 30 inches above grade, and has no roof or overhead structure.
Septic systems
Shawnee County Environmental Health requires a permit for every new septic system and every repair. The system is sized from a percolation test and the number of bedrooms. Apply through the county's online portal (snco.govbuilt.com). The county page does not say whether septic permits apply inside Willard, so confirm with the county (785-251-5410) and the city.
Private well testing
Shawnee County Environmental Health tests private well water on request. Its page does not list a well permit requirement.
Open burning
Kansas bans open burning except in listed cases (KAR 28-19-645 to 648). A home with five or fewer dwelling units may use a burn barrel for household trash only. Burning tires, heavy oils or tarpaper is never allowed. Agricultural burns require notifying local authorities first. In this area, Shawnee County Fire District No. 3 at the Rossville station issues burn permits for open burning in Rossville and Shawnee County (785-584-6349). We did not confirm that the district covers Willard.
Fireworks (unincorporated county)
In 2025, WIBW reported that fireworks may be set off in unincorporated Shawnee County only from June 27 through July 4, during set hours. In 2024 the county's window was 8 a.m. June 27 to 11:59 p.m. July 4. Check current dates each year. These are county rules for areas outside city limits, and Willard's own rule was not found online.
Floodplain
FEMA’s Community Status Book lists the City of Willard (community ID 200337) as a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program, so flood insurance through the NFIP is available inside city limits. Check the FEMA flood map for the specific lot before buying or building.
Floodplain (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County, any building, fill, grading, paving or storage of materials in a mapped flood zone (A, AE, AO or AH) needs a Floodplain Development Permit from Land Use & Development, with a separate permit for each structure. The lowest floor, including a basement, must sit at least one foot above the base flood elevation, certified by a surveyor or engineer on a FEMA Elevation Certificate. Repairs or improvements costing 50% or more of the building’s value, counted over any five-year period, trigger the full elevation rule.
Building permits (outside city limits)
Shawnee County’s building code and permits cover all of unincorporated Shawnee County, so they apply outside Willard’s city limits. A county permit is needed to build, enlarge, alter, move or demolish a structure, and starting work without one doubles the permit fee. Some small projects are exempt, such as one-story storage sheds under 150 square feet of roof area.
Home businesses (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County, a home occupation needs a permit with a $50 filing fee and a $10 renewal each year, due by January 31. The business may use no more than 25% of the home’s floor area, have one non-resident employee, have no exterior sign, and sell no goods on site. Customer visits are limited to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Driveway/culvert permits (outside city limits)
Outside city limits, Shawnee County issues entrance (driveway) permits through County Public Works and 12 townships, and each one has its own resolution. Ask County Public Works at 785-251-6075 which agency maintains your road before adding or changing an entrance.
Snow removal on roads
Shawnee County Public Works maintains county roads and bridges, including snow removal. The county’s Road Maintenance Lookup Map shows which agency maintains a specific road, and the Road Maintenance line is 785-251-6101.
Solar and wind (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County, community-scale and utility-scale wind energy systems are banned in every zoning district under Home Rule Resolution HR 2024-5. On April 13, 2026, the county adopted Solar Energy Conversion System Regulations for certain zones (HR 2026-001); check with Shawnee County Planning before installing any system.
Trash and recycling
Shawnee County Solid Waste offers weekly trash pickup with one cart ($23.00 a month for customers who are not City of Topeka water customers), plus every-other-week recycling for $3.50 a month more, and one free bulky-item pickup a week. Coverage depends on the address, so check the county’s Interactive Service Lookup map for a Willard-area property before you count on county service.
Swimming pools (outside city limits)
On unincorporated land around Willard, Shawnee County’s building code applies, and a county building permit is required for a pool. The only exemption is a prefabricated pool under 24 inches deep with walls entirely above grade. Willard has no pool code of its own that we could find, so check with the city for lots inside city limits.
Farm buildings (agricultural exemption)
Outside city limits, Kansas law (K.S.A. 19-2960(c)) exempts land used for agriculture from county zoning. A farm building is filed with an Affidavit of Agricultural Exemption ($50, paid to the Shawnee County Treasurer) in place of a building permit. Houses, garages and similar accessory buildings do not qualify, and a driveway entrance is required if the property has none.
Noxious weeds
Landowners must control and eradicate noxious weeds on land they own or supervise under the Kansas Noxious Weed Law (K.S.A. 2-1314 et seq.). Control means stopping the plants from making seed or spreading. The Shawnee County Noxious Weed Department enforces the law and sells cost-shared herbicide and rents spray equipment at 2044 SW Western Ave, Topeka (785-251-6931).
Minimum lot size for a new home (outside city limits)
In unincorporated Shawnee County, the RA-1 Rural Agriculture and RR-1 Residential Reserve zoning districts allow single-family homes on sites of at least 3 acres, with a 42-foot height limit. Check the parcel’s zoning with Shawnee County Land Use & Development (785-251-5410) before buying land to build on.
Moving in
Willard utility providers
Who to call to turn things on. Providers can vary by address, so confirm before closing.
Osage County Rural Water District No. 8
A 2020 KDHE boil-water advisory for the Osage County RWD 8 system said the system serves parts of Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties and included the city of Willard. We could not find an official phone number or website. Confirm service for a specific address.
Shawnee County Environmental Health (septic permits)
The county requires permits for new septic systems and repairs. We did not confirm whether Willard has a city sewer system.
Satellite (Starlink, Viasat) and others listed by a third-party site
A third-party aggregator lists Starlink, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet and others for Willard. These listings are not verified per address. Check the FCC National Broadband Map for a specific property.
Shawnee County Solid Waste (check your address)
The county runs refuse service outside Topeka city water areas, but its pages don't say whether Willard is covered. Enter the address in the county's service lookup map or call before closing.
Checked October 24, 2026. Sources listed at the bottom of this section group.
Local guide
Where to eat, shop and see a doctor
Named places in and near Willard. Hours and ownership change, so call ahead. (Nobody paid to be on this list; we just like to eat.)
Where to eat
- Fastdraws (Rossville) — Restaurant and bar at 205 W Highway 24 Trafficway, Rossville. Phone 785-220-9170.
- The Dawg House (Rossville) — Bar and grill serving wings, burgers and sandwiches. WIBW featured it in November 2023.
- Casey's General Store (Rossville) — Gas station, convenience store and deli at 215 Highway 24 Trafficway, Rossville.
Where to shop
- Doug's Pharmacy (Rossville) — Pharmacy and gifts at 430-432 Main, Rossville. Phone 785-584-6722.
- Farmhouse Candle Co (Rossville) — Candle shop at 444 1/2 Main, Rossville.
Doctors & health care
- Cotton-O'Neil Clinic (Rossville) — Medical clinic at 423 Main St., Rossville. Phone 785-584-6705. Listed in the City of Rossville business directory.
Living in Willard
Willard history, jobs and parks
A little history
Willard was a tiny settlement until 1883, when the Rock Island Railroad laid tracks through it and it grew into a railroad town. In 1887 the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska Railway built its main line from Topeka through Willard to Herington. Willard was incorporated in 1912. By the early 1920s it was a major cattle shipping point, and the 1930 census counted 142 residents in the city. The Great Flood of 1951 destroyed much of the town and brought down the Kansas River road bridge to Rossville. A replacement bridge opened in 1955, and the current Willard Bridge on Carlson Road opened on August 28, 2017, ahead of schedule and $5 million to $6 million under budget.
Where people work
Willard is part of the Topeka metropolitan area. Data USA estimates the average commute at about 22 minutes, and says most workers drive alone or carpool. With so few residents, these estimates have wide margins of error. Data USA lists manufacturing and wholesale trade as the largest industries among Willard workers. Major Topeka-area employers include the State of Kansas, Stormont Vail Health, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Mars Wrigley, BNSF Railway, Evergy, and Washburn University.
Parks & outdoors
- Willard Bridge / Kansas River — The Willard Bridge carries Carlson Road over the Kansas River between Willard and Rossville and gives a route to I-70. We did not find a public boat ramp at Willard.
- Kaw River State Park Access Ramp (Topeka) — Concrete Kansas River boat ramp at River Mile 90, 300 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. Entrance is off SW 6th St. Parking for 20 or more vehicles. Gates are locked at night.
- Rossville City Park — Home to Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium (one of the oldest baseball grandstands in the U.S.), plus a shelter house, playground, basketball and tennis courts, and two sand volleyball pits.
Sources for the city news, rules, utilities and local guide (checked October 27, 2026)
- wibw.com
- snco.gov
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- mgcountyks.org
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- satelliteinternet.com
- rossvillekansas.us
- wibw.com
- en.wikipedia.org
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- wibw.com
- datausa.io
- choosetopeka.com
- kansasriver.org
- rossvillekansas.us
- webarchive.library.unt.edu
- snco.gov
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- snco.gov
- app.govly.com
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- digital-release.ksnt.com
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- snco.gov
- news.sncoapps.us
- snco.gov
- wibw.com
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- wibw.com
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- snco.gov
Sales tax
How Willard’s sales tax compares
Willard’s combined state, county and city sales tax is 8.6% inside city limits, and 2.1% on groceries (Kansas dropped its state tax on food in 2025, so only local tax is left on groceries). Here is how that stacks up against nearby cities, lowest to highest. Same sandwich, different zip code, different receipt. Part of Willard sits in Wabaunsee County (8.75%), where the rate is different.
| City | County | Sales tax | Groceries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia | Lyon | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| McLouth | Jefferson | 8.5% | 2.0% |
| Willard | Shawnee | 8.6% | 2.1% |
| Rossville | Shawnee | 8.85% | 2.35% |
| Silver Lake | Shawnee | 8.85% | 2.35% |
| Baldwin City | Douglas | 9.25% | 2.75% |
| Auburn | Shawnee | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Lawrence | Douglas | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Topeka | Shawnee | 9.35% | 2.85% |
| Eudora | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| Lecompton | Douglas | 9.5% | 3.0% |
Source: Kansas Department of Revenue city rate file, October 2026. Homes outside city limits pay the county rate instead. Rates can differ by address, so check the KDOR address lookup before you budget. This is sales tax; property tax is in the tax history above.
Willard FAQ
Willard, KS: the questions people ask most
What county is Willard, Kansas in?
Willard is on the western edge of Shawnee County, Kansas (bordering Wabaunsee County), within the Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Topeka-area MLS.
What school district serves Willard, KS?
Willard is served by the Kaw Valley School District (USD 321). Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district.
How big is Willard, Kansas?
Willard is a very small city with a 2020 Census population of about 74 residents, covering roughly 0.11 square miles.
What is Willard, KS known for?
Willard is a former Rock Island Railroad town in the Kansas River valley, once a regional cattle-shipping point.
Is Willard, KS part of the Topeka area?
Yes. Willard is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area and is served by the Topeka-area MLS.
What is the population of Willard, KS?
Willard had 74 residents at the 2020 census, down from 92 in 2010. The city covers about 0.11 square miles. Source
How far is Willard from Topeka?
About 14 miles in a straight line west-northwest of Topeka. Driving distance is longer. The Willard Bridge connects Willard to Rossville and gives a route to I-70. Source
Who provides water in Willard?
A 2020 KDHE advisory showed Willard on the Osage County Rural Water District No. 8 system. Confirm with the provider for a specific address. Source
How do you get from Willard to Rossville and I-70?
Carlson Road runs through Willard and crosses the Kansas River on the two-lane Willard Bridge, which opened in 2017 and links Rossville with Interstate 70.
How did Willard get started?
Willard grew as a railroad town after the Rock Island line arrived around 1883, and by the early 1920s it was a major cattle shipping point.
Is Willard, Kansas an incorporated city?
Yes. Willard was incorporated as a city in 1912 and uses a mayor-council form of government. It grew from a small community into a railroad town after the Rock Island Railroad laid tracks through it in the 1880s.
What area code does Willard, KS use?
Willard is in the 785 area code, the same area code used across Topeka and most of northern and western Kansas.
Is there a bridge over the Kansas River at Willard?
Yes. The Willard Bridge carries Carlson Road across the Kansas River between Willard and Rossville. The current 2,300-foot bridge opened on Aug. 28, 2017, replacing a 1955 bridge that had been under weight restrictions.
Are wind turbines allowed around Willard?
Shawnee County bans community-scale and utility-scale wind energy projects in all zoning districts of the unincorporated county under Home Rule Resolution HR 2024-5. Large solar projects are governed by regulations the county adopted on April 13, 2026.
What is Shawnee County’s 2027 property tax levy?
The 2027 Shawnee County budget, approved Sept. 17, 2026, sets the county’s levy at 51.68 mills. A Willard property tax bill also includes levies from the school district and other taxing bodies, so the total rate is higher.
What is the sales tax rate in Willard?
8.6% inside city limits as of October 2026 (state, Shawnee County and city combined), and 2.1% on groceries (local tax only; Kansas dropped its state sales tax on food on Jan. 1, 2025). Part of the city is in Wabaunsee County, where it is 8.75%. Nearby, rates run from 8.5% in Emporia to 9.5% in Lecompton. Rates can differ by address. Look up any address with the Kansas Department of Revenue rate locator. Source: Kansas Department of Revenue, October 2026.
Is a data center being built near Willard?
No data center is proposed in or near Willard. The only data center application in Shawnee County as of November 6, 2026, is Compass Datacenters’ conditional use request (CU-26-203) for a site southwest of Topeka. The county deemed the application complete on September 9, 2026, but no public hearing has been scheduled, and nothing has been approved. Shawnee County has also paused final action on data center applications until its moratorium ends Feb. 17, 2027.
Is a new I-70 interchange planned west of Topeka?
Nothing has been approved for construction yet. In June 2026, Shawnee County funded an $820,000 study of a possible I-70 interchange at Auburn Road, including the idea of extending K-4 north across the Kansas River to U.S. 24. The study is expected to finish around November 2027.
Has a public hearing been set for the Compass data center application?
Not as of November 6, 2026. Shawnee County deemed Compass Datacenters’ conditional use application (CU-26-203) complete on September 9, 2026, and county staff, reviewing agencies and an independent engineering firm are reviewing it. The county’s data center page still says no public hearing has been scheduled and lists no case updates after September 9. The October 12, 2026 Planning Commission meeting had no data center items, and no November or December 2026 Planning Commission meeting is posted yet. The Compass site is southwest of Topeka, not near Willard.
Do farm buildings near Willard need a county building permit?
No, not for a building used for agriculture on unincorporated land. Instead, Shawnee County requires an Affidavit of Agricultural Exemption with a $50 fee. Homes, garages and similar accessory buildings still need a regular county building permit.
How do I report a building or zoning violation near Willard?
Outside the city’s limits, Shawnee County Land Use & Development handles complaints, such as building without a permit or running a business like auto repair or a kennel from a home. You file a complaint with the county’s online complaint forms. The county keeps the reporter’s name confidential and does not act on anonymous complaints.
Who do I call about noxious weeds on land near Willard?
Call the Shawnee County Noxious Weed Department at 785-251-6931, 2044 SW Western Ave, Topeka. It enforces the Kansas Noxious Weed Law, inspects property, and offers cost-shared herbicide and equipment rental to landowners from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.
How many acres do I need to build a house on rural land near Willard?
In the unincorporated county’s RA-1 (Rural Agriculture) and RR-1 (Residential Reserve) zoning districts, Shawnee County requires a minimum site of 3 acres for a single-family home. Other zoning districts have different rules, so confirm the parcel’s zoning with Shawnee County Land Use & Development.
Where and when does the Shawnee County Planning Commission meet?
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meet on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Shawnee County Annex, 1515 NW Saline St. in Topeka. The most recent posted meeting was October 12, 2026; as of November 6, 2026, no November or December meeting had been posted. Agendas are posted on the county Land Use & Development website.
How do I apply for a building or zoning permit for property outside Willard city limits?
Unincorporated land around Willard falls under Shawnee County Land Use & Development. The county says all permit applications and forms can be viewed and submitted through its online permitting and licensing portal at snco.govbuilt.com.
Who do I call with a zoning or land-use question about rural property near Willard?
Shawnee County Land Use & Development handles zoning, permitting, environmental health (septic and wells) and floodplain questions for unincorporated areas. Its main number is 785-251-5410.
Does Shawnee County’s data center moratorium stop the Compass data center application southwest of Topeka?
Not entirely. On Aug. 13, 2026, Shawnee County commissioners approved a six-month moratorium on accepting or processing new data center applications, set to expire at the end of Feb. 17, 2027. The Compass Datacenters application (CU-26-203) was already filed, so county review continues, but commissioners agreed not to approve, deny or take other final action on it while the moratorium is in place.
Does a data center near Willard need county zoning approval?
Yes, under rules the county added in 2026. The Shawnee County Planning Commission recommended in May 2026 that data centers, energy storage systems and utility structures require a conditional use permit, and the County Commission approved zoning amendments on June 11, 2026, that let the county set conditions on or deny such projects. Before those changes, a county building permit was the only oversight. The Compass proposal is being reviewed as conditional use case CU-26-203.
Where can I read the Compass data center application and site plans?
Shawnee County Land Use & Development posts the full Compass Datacenters conditional use permit file (case CU-26-203) on its Data Center Development page at snco.gov. It includes the application, site, grading and utility plans, an operations plan, and Exhibits A through J covering renderings, sound, drainage, traffic and emergency action plans. As of the county’s latest update, no public hearing had been scheduled.
What happens next with the Compass data center application southwest of Topeka?
Shawnee County deemed Compass Datacenters’ conditional use application (CU-26-203) complete on September 9, 2026. The next step is a full case review by county staff, reviewing agencies and an independent engineering firm, after which a public hearing would be scheduled. As of November 6, 2026, the county’s data center page says no hearing has been scheduled, and commissioners agreed not to take final action on the application while the county’s data center moratorium is in place (through Feb. 17, 2027). The site is southwest of Topeka, not near Willard.
Where can I read Shawnee County’s zoning regulations for rural land near Willard?
Shawnee County Land Use & Development posts the full county zoning regulations (adopted January 26, 2011) and each article separately on its website, including the RA-1 Rural Agriculture and RR-1 Residential Reserve districts, conditional use permits, accessory uses, off-street parking and sign regulations. Rules inside Willard’s city limits are set by the city.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Census); local school district and municipal information. Wingman Real Estate — The Shopper Team does not warrant school assignments; verify boundaries directly with the district.
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