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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 250530
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
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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 88-120-03, "Uses," and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and su...
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