ORDINANCE NO. 240683, AS AMENDED
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Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls
Extending a moratorium until October 7, 2024, on the approval of any new permits, including building code permits and special use permits, plan review, project plans, and zoning changes, where the subject matter of the project is a proposed gas station, provided that the moratorium shall not apply in certain circumstances; and directing the City Manager to review and recommend any appropriate changes to the Zoning and Development Code or other City regulations regarding gas stations by August 6, 2024; reducing the Contingent Appropriation in the General Fund and appropriating same to cover notification expenses; and declaring this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
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WHEREAS, in August of 2022, the City Council adopted the City's Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan, which included a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, exposure to common contaminants found at gas stations, such as gasoline, diesel, petroleum oil, volatile organic compounds and solvents, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and lead can threaten the public health, safety, or welfare of neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in the interest of protecting the public safety, health, and welfare of Kansas Citians, it is necessary to review regulations concerning the placement, establishment, and operation of businesses involved in the sale of gasoline, diesel, and other motor vehicle fuel products; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the adoption of a temporary moratorium is necessary to allow City staff sufficient time to analyze the burdens that such land uses currently pose and are likely to pose in the future so that appropriate regulatory controls and zoning changes may be adopted; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby declares that there is...
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