ORDINANCE NO. 250530
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 88, the Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-805-04, "Commercial Use Group," and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to establish special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots.
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WHEREAS, the City of Kansas City Municipal Code Section 88-805-04-X(3) currently allows light equipment sales/rentals, including used motor vehicle sales, in certain zoning districts;
WHEREAS, used motor vehicle sales establishments can have significant impacts on surrounding properties and neighborhoods through outdoor display and storage of inventory, frequent customer and delivery traffic, and operational activities;
WHEREAS, certain used motor vehicle dealers have engaged in practices that negatively impact consumers, particularly those with limited economic means, and surrounding neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that additional oversight through a special use permit process and enhanced operational standards are necessary to protect public health, safety, welfare, and neighborhood character;
WHEREAS, these enhanced requirements will ensure that used motor vehicle sales establishments operate as responsible commercial neighbors while maintaining their economic viability; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, is hereby amended by repealing Section 88-805-04, "Commercial Use Group," and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to establish special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sale lots, said section to read as follows:
88-805-04 COMMERCIAL USE GROUP
The commercial use group includes uses that provide a business service or involve the selling, leasing or renting of merchan...
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