ORDINANCE NO. 260219
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-420, "Parking and Loading", and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter for the purpose of updating parking and loading standards to support more walkable development and reduce on-site parking requirements. (CD-CPC-2025-00143)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, is hereby amended by repealing Section 88-420, "Parking and Loading," and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter, said section to read as follows:
88-420 PARKING AND LOADING
88-420-01 - PURPOSE
The regulations of this article intend to provide adequate parking while reducing the demand for parking by promoting other modes of transportation including public transportation, biking, walking and rideshare. The regulations promote flexibility and recognize excessive off-street parking conflicts with the city's policies related to transportation, land use, urban design, and sustainability.
88-420-02 - APPLICABILITY AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
88-420-02-A. APPLICABILITY
1. NEW DEVELOPMENT. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the parking and loading standards of this article apply to all new buildings constructed and all new uses established in all zoning districts after September 10, 1951.
2. ENLARGEMENTS AND EXPANSIONS
a. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the parking and loading standards of this article apply whenever an existing building or use is enlarged or expanded to include additional dwelling units, floor area, seating capacity, employees or other units of measurement used for establishing off-street parking and loading requirements.
b. In the case of enlargements or expansions triggering requirements for additional parking or loading, additional off-street parking and loading space...
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