A range of site design categories are provided to promote compatibility with surrounding land uses and community features, while providing realistic and flexible standards for new development. Some site design categories are intended to promote design character and quality that are compatible with abutting features and neighborhoods (such as a key corridor or residential neighborhood), while other areas are intended to promote maximum design flexibility.

The table below establishes the site design categories for a development based upon its location on the Future Land Use Map in PlanOlathe. If the proposed land use does not align with PlanOlathe, the zoning district for the property will be used to determine the applicable site design category.