We The People of Kechi

10/29/2025

Your vote, your voice. Interesting read...

VOTE November 4th!

If you do the math, the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election for city and school offices is when you'll have the most clout in deciding the outcome.

10/29/2025

10/27/2025

Last opportunity to make your voice heard at a KDOT Local Consult. This time it's virtual. Happening, Tuesday October 28 at 5:30pm. Details below.

10/27/2025

Now this would be amazing for our aging population, in Kechi, to have this workout space.... and accessible for all ages! What a wonderful addition to the Sedgwick County Park!

https://gfoutdoorfitness.com/senior-fitness/

10/25/2025

Good information from our neighbors in Park City.

Where stormwater flows, everything goes. Keep trash in its place and never dump down storm drains. Be !"

10/24/2025

2025-10-23 Kechi City Council Meeting

10/20/2025

2025-10-20 Kechi Park Board Meeting

10/18/2025

Come out and participate in the discussion regarding potential shared government services and collaboration.

10/15/2025

2025-10-14 Kechi Planning Commission Meeting Part 2

10/14/2025

2025-10-14 Kechi Planning Commission Meeting

10/14/2025

Public Service Announcement

Permanent Water Restrictions for Kechi Residents.

At the October 9th meeting, the Kechi City Council approved a new Water Conservation Ordinance to align with Wichita’s updated watering restrictions. Because Kechi purchases its water from Wichita, the same limits now apply within our city.

Watering in Kechi is now limited to:
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only
• Before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM

Please note:
• No watering is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
• Hand watering is permitted anytime, except between 10 AM and 6 PM.
• Watering with private wells or collected rainwater remains allowed.
• Variances may be requested for special situations, such as new sod or reseeding.
• The City’s primary focus will be education and conservation, but repeat violations may result in fines.

These updates are designed to promote responsible water use, reduce demand during peak times, and maintain compliance with Wichita’s water system requirements. Thank you for helping to conserve one of our community’s most important resources!
For more information, visit https://kechiks.gov/283/Permanent-Water-Restrictions

10/14/2025

Planning Commission meeting October 14, 2025 at 7 pm. There is one case that may interest people on the agenda, located at the SE corner of 61st/Kechi Road and Oliver. Agenda link below to read the application report. Make the photo larger to see detail.
Applicant is seeking rezone from C-1 Arts and Business District to C-2 (which allows for a drive-thru window for a coffee shop, is my understanding). The drive-thru wraps around the southern side of the building. C-2 allows for more types of businesses that are conditional for C-1, which gives a protective measure for the Arts and Business District.

If you would like to speak into this zoning case, please attend tonight's meeting. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding whether or not a property should be rezoned.
https://kechiks.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142025-444

UPDATE 10/15/25: The Planning Commission is recommending denial of the rezone request for C2, as this property is in the heart of the Arts and Business District, to the City Council - to be on their November 13 agenda - with a 4-1 vote. It was discussed that the Planning Commission should consider a change to the zoning regulations for C-1 that would allow a drive-thru window restaurant (coffee shop would be in that category), through a conditional use permit application process.