# PC Meeting for October 14, 2026


**Body:** Leavenworth County Kansas
**Date:** October 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Regulatory Compliance


The Leavenworth County, Kansas Planning Commission met on October 14, 2026. No procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. The commission considered several land-use applications: it approved two variances (DEV-26-120 and DEV-26-128) by 7–0; recommended approval of rezoning case DEV-26-119 by a 4–3 vote after discussion of the comprehensive land-use plan and neighborhood character; and recommended approval of cases DEV-26-130 and DEV-26-131, with the latter approved 7–0. The rezoning matters are subject to further consideration by the Board of County Commissioners, and the meeting noted the applicable protest-petition process.

The commission also voted to recommend the proposed 2026 zoning-language amendments for battery energy storage systems to the Board of County Commissioners. Staff said no project applications were pending and that a temporary moratorium on these uses would remain until regulations are adopted. The proposed rules address permitting, emergency-response planning, developer-funded firefighter training and specialized equipment, and financial assurance for site decommissioning; commissioners also discussed insurance and future reuse of site buildings. Data-center regulations were deferred for later consideration.

**Source:** Leavenworth County Kansas