Planning Commission ~ Special Meeting
Special MeetingOdessa, MO · April 23, 2026
Agenda
City of Odessa, Missouri
Planning and Zoning Commission
Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Special Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER Matt Modlin, Chairman
ROLL CALL Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 16, 2026-Regular Session Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
A. (Public Hearing) Amend Chapter 50; Section 50-58 of
the City of Odessa Code of Ordinance to amend off-street
parking for single-family dwellings within the City of
Odessa, Missouri.
Exhibits:
1. Staff Report
2. Affidavit of Publication dated April 2,
2026
3. Ordinance
4. City of Odessa Code of Ordinances
Chapter 50; Section 50-58
B. REPLAT / RP-02-2026 / PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0-000-
032.000 and PARCEL # 22-3.0-06-0-000-042.000 /510 E.
ORCHARD STREET & 406 S. JOHNSON DRIVE /
LOT 1 / LOT 2 / LOT 3 / ASHER MEADOWS
Exhibits:
1. Staff Report
2. Application with attachments
OLD BUSINESS Parking and Driveway-Continued Discussion
NEXT MEETING Thursday, May 21, 2026
ADJOURN
Agenda posted at the following locations:
City Hall, 228 S 2nd Street
City’s Website: https://www.cityofodessamo.com
Emailed to The Odessan
April 21, 2026
A quorum of the Board of Alderman may be in attendance however, no Board votes will be taken.
City of Odessa, Missouri
Planning and Zoning Commission
Odessa Community Building | 601 W. Main Street
Regular Meeting ~ Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Matt Modlin, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator, called the roll and confirmed a quorum.
Matt Modlin Present David Badgley Present
Seth Howerton Present Bill Hunt Absent
Mary Bertram Present Steve Nance Absent
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Shawna Davis, City Administrator
Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
Mike Plachte Tim VonEngeln
Hannah Spaar Marlon Dyer
Robbie Rucker
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Howerton moved to approve the March 19, 2026 minutes as submitted; seconded
by Commissioner Badgley.
Motion carried 4-Ayes, 0-Noes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments on non-agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING/ RZ-04-2026 / 25.96 +/- ACRES / ALONG WEST
MAIN ST / AGRICULTURAL (LAFAYETTE COUNTY) TO I-1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) / PARCEL # 23-1.0-02-0-000-001.000
Open: 6:05 pm
Close: 6:13 pm
Staff Presentation
The staff report included the rezoning application, location map, public notice, affidavit of
publication, letters to neighbors within 185’ of the property, addresses of neighbors within 185’
of the property and the Code of Ordinances-Chapter 50, Division 1. I-1 Light Industrial District.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from Agricultural (Lafayette County) to I-1
(Light Industrial).
Applicant Presentation
None
Speakers In Favor/Opposed
Robbie Rucker with Advanced Industries spoke in favor of the rezoning request. He explained
to the Commission that Advanced Industries is in the process of purchasing the land to expand
their facilities. They want to continue to bring more jobs to the area but they have outgrown
their current facilities. Timothy VonEngeln spoke in opposition to the rezoning request. He
wants to ensure that his family land is kept economically sound.
Comments from the Commission
Commissioner Howerton has concerns about the foot traffic on Main St.
Motion was made by Commissioner Badgley, to recommend approval of REZONING/RZ-04-
2026, seconded by Commissioner Howerton, and carried with the following vote:
Roll call vote as follows:
Matt Modlin Aye
Mary Bertram Aye
Seth Howerton Aye
David Badgley Aye
Bill Hunt Absent
Steve Nance Absent
Motion carried to APPROVE recommendation; 4-Ayes, 0-Noes.
NEW BUSINESS
B. PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING/ RZ-05-2026 / 32.932 +/- ACRES / ALONG WEST
MAIN ST / AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) / PARCEL # 23-
1.0-02-1-000-044.010
Open: 6:24 pm
Close: 6:26 pm
Staff Presentation
The staff report included the rezoning application, location map, public notice, affidavit of
publication, letters to neighbors within 185’ of the property, addresses of neighbors within 185’
of the property and the Code of Ordinances-Chapter 50, Division 1. I-1 Light Industrial District.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request from Ag (Agricultural) to I-1 (Light
Industrial).
Applicant Presentation
None
Speakers In Favor/Opposed
None
Comments from the Commission
None
Motion was made by Commissioner Badgley, to recommend approval of REZONING/RZ-05-
2026, seconded by Commissioner Howerton, and carried with the following vote:
Roll call vote as follows:
Matt Modlin Aye
Mary Bertram Aye
Seth Howerton Aye
David Badgley Aye
Bill Hunt Absent
Steve Nance Absent
Motion carried to APPROVE recommendation; 4-Ayes, 0-Noes.
NEW BUSINESS
C. ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE
Davis explained that this is the only private sewer left in the community. The City is willing to
take on this private sewer but it required easements from 3 property owners. The easements
were included in the agenda packet.
Motion was made by Commissioner Howerton, to recommend approval of the ordinance
accepting sanitary sewer infrastructure, seconded by Commissioner Badgley, and carried with
the following vote: 4-Ayes, 0-Noes.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioners continued their discussion on amending Chapter 50 (Zoning) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Odessa, Missouri, in regard to parking and driveway regulations.
ADJOURN
With no further business to come before the commission, a motion was made by Commissioner
Howerton, seconded by Commissioner Badgley, to adjourn the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Motion
carried 4-Ayes, 0-Noes.
Approved:
________________________ _________________________
Matt Modlin, Chairman
ATTEST
________________________
Jenny Neel, Recording Secretary
STAFF REPORT
April 23, 2026
Sec. 50-58. Off-street parking for all R-1 zones.
Code of Ordinance:
Upon review of the ordinance, it was realized that 1 car
garage and no car garages have been allowed. It is
Request:
necessary to correct this to allow for development for
affordable housing to continue.
Affidavit of Publication dated April 2, 2026
Attachments:
City of Odessa Code of Ordinances Chapter 50; Section 50-58
Planning Commission: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Board of Aldermen: Monday, April 27, 2026
Odessa Staff: Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator
Staff recommends approval of the changes to Chapter 50;
Staff Recommendation:
Section 50-58.
BILL NUMBER: __________ ORDINANCE NUMBER: _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 50
ZONING, ARTICLE II., DIV 2, SECTION 50-58 RELATING TO OFF-STREET
PARKING FOR ALL R-1 ZONES OF THE CITY OF ODESSA CODE OF
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to 79.110, RSMo., the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa shall
have the power to enact and ordain any and all ordinances not repugnant to the Constitution and
laws of the State, and such that they deem expedient for the good government of Odessa, the
preservation of peace and good order, the benefit of trade and commerce, and the health of the
inhabitants thereof;
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen deems this Ordinance expedient for the good government
of Odessa, the preservation of peace and good order, the benefit of trade and commerce, and the
health of the inhabitants thereof.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Sections 50-58 of the City Code of Odessa are hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 50-58 – Off-Street Parking for all R-1 Zones.
Off-street parking shall be provided in these districts in accordance with the following schedule
and Article II of this chapter:
(1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit
a. Two (2) bedrooms or less – 2 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space)
b. Three (3) / four (4) bedrooms – 3 spaces (exclusive of garage interior
space)
c. Five (5) bedrooms or more – 4 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space)
(2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
a. Two (2) bedrooms or less – 2 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space)
b. Three (3) bedrooms or more – 3 spaces (exclusive of garage interior
space)
c. Five (5) bedrooms or more – 4 spaces (exclusive of garage interior space)
(3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room. two parking spaces for each
dwelling unit .
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval.
SECTION 3: The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision hereof is
declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable, such determination shall not
affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk is hereby authorized to correct any scriveners’ errors made in
amending the City Code.
1
Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus.
SECTION 5: All existing ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
READ TWICE by title only and adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Odessa,
Missouri, and approved by the Mayor of Odessa, this _____ day of __________________, 2026.
Bruce Whitsitt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen Findora, City Clerk
2
Drafter’s Note: Deleted language is shown thus; inserted language is shown thus.
Sec. 50-58. Off-street parking for all R-1 zones.
Off-street parking shall be provided in these districts in accordance with the following schedule and article III
of this chapter:
(1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room.
(Ord. No. 2838, § 1(8.200-8), 1-9-2012)
Created: 2026-01-26 13:39:12 [EST]
(Supp. No. 4)
Page 1 of 1
STAFF REPORT
April 23, 2026
File #: RP-02-2026
Type of Application: Replat
Site Locations: 510 E. Orchard St./ 406 S. Johnson Drrive
Applicants: Thomas Asher / James & Ekiumeneta Roper
Property Owners: Thomas Asher/ James & Ekiumeneta Roper
Replat of All of Lots 3 & 4, Alumbaugh’s Subdivision and
Request: Part of the NW ¼, Section 6-T.48-R.27 into Lots 1, 2 & 3
Asher Meadows
Zoning: R-1 (Single Family)
Application
Attachments: Location Map
Survey
Planning Commission: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Board of Aldermen: Monday, April 27, 2026
Odessa Staff: Jenny Neel, Community Development Coordinator
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
CONTAINING 66,469 SQUARE FEET OR 1.5259 ACRES.
MINOR PLAT ALL OF LOTS 3 AND 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION, IN ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI
AND PART OF THE SW 1/4, NW 1/4, SECTION 6-TWP.48-RNG.27, IN SAID ODESSA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT A POINT IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET, SAID POINT BEING 1635.50 FEET SOUTH
AND 30.00 FEET EAST OF THE NW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SW CORNER OF LOT
ALL OF LOTS 3 & 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION 1, SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE S 85°-53'-49" E, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALUMBAUGH'S
SUBDIVISION, 180.00 FEET TO THE SW CORNER OF LOT 3, SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION; THENCE N 02°-23'-11"
AND PART OF THE NW 1/4, SECTION 6-T.48-R.27,
E, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 110.00 FEET TO THE NW CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE S 85°-53'-49" E,
ODESSA, LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 3 AND 4, 190.00 FEET TO THE NE CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE S
02°-23'11" W, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 110.00 FEET TO THE SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE S
85°-53'-49" E, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION, 10.00 FEET; THENCE S 02°-23'-11" W,
PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID 1/4, 1/4 SECTION, 120.00 FEET; THENCE N 85°-53'-49" W, 380.00 FEET TO
THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID JOHNSON STREET; THENCE N 02°-23'-11" E, ALONG SAID LINE, 120.00 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
OWNER'S DEDICATION: NOTARY CERTIFICATION:
THE UNDERSIGNED PROPRIETORS OF THE TRACT(S) STATE OF MISSOURI )
OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THIS PLAT HAVE CAUSED THE )SS
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SAME TO BE SUBDIVIDED IN THE MANNER SHOWN COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE)
HEREON WHICH SHALL HEREINAFTER BE KNOW AS: ON THIS ________ DAY OF _____________________ , 2026,
S BEFORE ME THE UNDERSIGNED NOTARY PUBLIC,
ASHER MEADOWS PERSONALLY APPEARED THOMAS C. ASHER, JAMES
ROPER AND EKIUMENETA ROPER BEING KNOWN BY ME
0' 60' IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF: THOMAS C. ASHER, A TO BE THE PERSONS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND WHO
SCALE = 1" = 60' SINGLE PERSON, AND JAMES ROPER AND EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AND BEING
EKIUMENETA ROPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, HAVE DULY SWORN BY ME DID ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY
CAUSED THESE PRESENTS TO BE SIGNED THIS EXECUTED THIS INSTRUMENT AS THEIR FREE ACT AND
_______ DAY OF _______________________ 2026. DEED.
SURVEYORS CERTIFICATION:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE PERFORMED A
SURVEY OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IN TESTIMONY THEREOF: I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY
AND PREPARED THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING ________________________________________ HAND AND AFFIXED MY SEAL THE DAY AND YEAR LAST
SHOWING THE RESULTS OF SAID SURVEY IN THOMAS C. ASHER WRITTEN ABOVE.
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT "MISSOURI
STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY BOUNDARY
SURVEYS" AS ADOPTED BY THE MISSOURI BOARD
________________________________________ ____________________________________________
FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS AND JAMES ROPER , NOTARY PUBLIC
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS TO THE BEST OF MY
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. _________________________
________________________________________ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
EKIUMENETA ROPER
___________________________________
ERWIN W. GARD, PLS-1449
SURVEY NOTES:
DECEMBER 12, 2025
________________________ 1. SEMI-PERMANENT MONUMENTATION: SET 1/2" BAR
DATE WITH CAP STAMPED "E.W.GARD PLS 1449" AT CORNERS
(NOTARY SEAL)
MARKED "œ".
(SURVEYOR SEAL) 2. THE BEARINGS AND COORDINATES SHOWN HEREON
ARE BASED ON MISSOURI COORDINATE SYSTEM OF 1983
USING THE MODOT NETWORK AUGUST 2019. SCALE CITY OF ODESSA, MISSOURI:
FACTOR EQUALS 0.9999329. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PLAT OF "ASHER
3. THE SOURCE OF THE DESCRIPTION USED FOR THIS MEADOWS" WAS SUBMITTED TO AND DULY APPROVED BY
PLAT WAS DERIVED FROM DOCUMENT NO 2024 DR 2363. THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF ODESSA,
4. NO EXISTING EASEMENTS WERE SHOWN ON THE MISSOURI THIS _____ DAY OF _________________ 2026 BY
PLAT OF ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION AND A TITLE ORDINANCE NO _________________.
REPORT WAS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT TO
DISCLOSE OTHER EASEMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY. ______________________ _____________________
5. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LIES IN ZONE X, AN AREA MATTHEW MODLIN, STEVE NANCE
OF MINIMAL FLOODING, AS DISCLOSED BY FEMA PANEL P&Z CHAIR P&Z SECRETARY
29107 C 0355 C HAVING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF
11/26/2010.
6. THIS SURVEY AND PLAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE ______________________ _____________________
CURRENT "MISSOURI STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY BRUCE WHITSITT KAREN FINDORA
BOUNDARY SURVEYS". MAYOR CITY CLERK
7. THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT USED HEREON
MEANS AN EXPRESSION OF PROFESSIONAL BELIEF
REGARDING THE DATA SHOWN ON THIS PLAT AND DOES COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE:
NOT REPRESENT A WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE,
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ALL TAXES DUE ARE PAID
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND IS MADE TO THE PARTIES TO DATE ON THE LAND INCLUDED IN THIS PLAT THIS
NAMED HEREON AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO __________ DAY OF __________________, 2026.
ADDITIONAL PARTIES, INSTITUTIONS, OR SUBSEQUENT
OWNERS. ______________________
COUNTY COLLECTOR
510 EAST ORCHARD STREET 510 EAST ORCHARD STREET
ODESSA, MISSOURI 64076
LOT 3 & 4, ALUMBAUGH'S SUBDIVISION AND PART OF
THE NW 1/4, SECTION 6-48-27, ODESSA, LAFAYETTE
1212 SW Luttrell, Suite C ~ Blue Springs, MO 64015 Erwin W. Gard, Owner / Manager
(COUNTY RECORDER) Phone: 816-295-5951 ~ Web: gardhorizon.com Professional Surveyor ~ Realtor COUNTY, MISSOURI
DIVISION 2. - R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
Sec. 50-58. Off-street parking for all R-1 zones.
Off-street parking shall be provided in these districts in accordance with the following schedule and article III
of this chapter:
(1) Single-family dwelling: two garage parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room.
(Ord. No. 2838, § 1(8.200-8), 1-9-2012)
Sec. 50-59. Parking and driveway; size, location and configurations.
(a) Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking space of not less than
nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility space as required for
disabled parking where applicable).
(b) A parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight clearance
triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code.
(c) Driveway locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with this Code.
(d) Driveway ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width, exclusive of curb.
(e) Off-street driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other
approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather conditions, without
emitting dust or mud onto an adjacent street or adjoining property during normal and customary use.
DIVISION 8. - R-2 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
Sec. 50-225. Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of
this chapter:
(1) Dwelling: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room.
(4) Parking and driveway size, location and configurations:
a. Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking area of
not less than nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility
space as required for disabled parking where applicable).
b. Parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight
clearance triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code.
c. Driveway widths, locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with
this Code.
d. Driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or other
approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather
conditions, without emitting dust or mud onto an adjacent street or adjoining property during
normal and customary use.
DIVISION 9. - R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
Sec. 50-249. Off-street parking.
(a) Generally. Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and
article III of this chapter:
(1) Dwelling: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(2) Garage apartments: two parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
(3) Guest rooms: one parking space for each lodging room.
(b) Parking and driveway specifications. Parking and driveway size, location and configurations shall be as
follows:
(1) Individual parking spaces, regardless of shape, shall provide a clear rectangular parking space of not
less than nine feet in width and a length of not less than 20 feet (plus required accessibility space as
required for disabled parking where applicable).
(2) Parking space shall be provided at a location off public right-of-way and outside of the sight clearance
triangle at right-of-way intersections as prescribed elsewhere in this Code.
(3) Driveway widths, locations and approach configurations shall be constructed in accordance with this
Code.
(4) Off-street driveway and parking areas shall be constructed and maintained with asphalt, concrete or
other approved paving materials capable of supporting all vehicles used thereon, in all weather
conditions, without emitting dust or mud onto adjacent street or adjoining property during normal and
customary use.
DIVISION 10. - C-1 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 50-281. Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of
this chapter:
(1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all
driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and
maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
(2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales
operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications established by the
city set forth in the most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards.
DIVISION 11. - C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 50-315. Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of
this chapter:
(1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all
driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and
maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
(2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales
operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the
most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards.
DIVISION 12. - C-3 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
(3) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise and all
driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and
maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
(4) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales
operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(5) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the
most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards.
DIVISION 13. - I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 50-367. Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of
this chapter:
(1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise, and all
driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and
maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by use of such feature. The provisions of
this section shall not apply to the parking surface only on property which:
a. Has an area of 35 square acres or more;
b. Is located 3,960 feet or more from any property that is zoned for residential use;
c. Is located 1,250 feet or more from any property that is zoned for C-l local commercial or C-2
general commercial uses; and
d. Which mitigates the dust generated from the unsealed parking lot if such dust is deemed to be a
public health or safety hazard, as determined by the city.
(2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales
operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the
most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards.
DIVISION 14. - I-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 50-397. Off-street parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in this district in accordance with the following schedule and article III of
this chapter:
(1) All of the lot used for the parking of vehicles, for the storage and display of merchandise, and all
driveways used for vehicle ingress and egress shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement and
maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by use of such feature. The provisions of
this section shall not apply to the parking surfaces only on property which:
a. Is 35 square acres or more;
b. Is located 3,960 feet or more from any property that is zoned for residential use;
c. Is located 1,250 feet or more from any property that is zoned for C-l local commercial or C-2
general commercial uses; and
d. Mitigates the dust generated from the unsealed parking lot if such dust is deemed to be a public
health or safety hazard, as determined by the city.
(2) All servicing of vehicles and assembly of equipment carried on as an incidental part of the sales
operation shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
(3) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall conform to standards and specifications set forth in the
most recent edition of the American Public Works Association standards.
DIVISION 16. - CRT COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION OVERLAY
DISTRICT
Sec. 50-455. Off-street parking and loading.
(a) The regulations dealing with off street parking and loading in section 50-581 are applicable, although, in the
event of conflicting provisions, the more strict regulation shall apply. All off-street parking and loading areas
shall be screened from abutting property zoned residential or used for residential purposes. Screening of all
parking areas shall be accomplished by the placement of adequate earth berms or solid fences, constructed
of wood or masonry (plain concrete block, cinder block, chain link are prohibited) and plantings or the
provision and maintenance of solid plantings in the form of contiguous trees and shrubs.
(b) Outside refuse areas shall be screened with solid fences constructed of wood or masonry (concrete or cinder
block, chain link are prohibited) at a height sufficient to obstruct sight but not to exceed eight feet in height.
Refuse areas may not be located in setback areas.
(c) Any off-street parking area shall be graded for proper drainage and shall be surfaced so as to provide a
durable and dustless surface, such as concrete or bituminous concrete surface and shall be arranged as to
provide for orderly and safe parking and storage of vehicles.
(d) For other uses that do not fit into one of the categories listed in determination of the appropriate parking
space requirements shall be made by the planning and zoning commission.
(e) Off-site parking spaces may be located on a lot other than that containing the principal use as a conditional
use.
(f) Damaged barriers such as fencing shall be maintained and required as necessary, to meet the requirements
of this section.
ARTICLE III. - OFF-STREET VEHICLE PARKING AND LOADING
Sec. 50-575. General intent and application.
It is the intent of these requirements that adequate parking and loading facilities be provided off the street
for each use of land within the city. Requirements are intended to be based on the demand created by each use.
These requirements shall apply to all uses in all districts.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.400), 11-13-2000)
Sec. 50-576. Required open space.
(a) Off-street parking or loading space shall be a part of the required open space associated with the permitted
use and shall not be reduced or encroached upon in any manner.
(b) The area required for off-street parking shall be in addition to the yard areas herein required except that the
front yard required in a C-1 Local Commercial District may be used for the uncovered parking area for six or
less vehicles associated with a residential use when the area is surfaced with a pavement adequate to
prevent the occurrence of mud and dust with continued use or may be used for uncovered parking area for
more than six vehicles in accordance with the provisions of section 50-581.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.401), 11-13-2000)
Sec. 50-577. Location.
The off-street parking lot shall be located within 200 feet, exclusive of street and alley widths, of the principal
use and shall have direct access to a public street. Driveways for all one- and two-family dwellings shall be located
upon the same parcel in which the principal use is constructed and shall have direct access to a public street.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.402), 11-13-2000; Ord. No. 2654, § 1(8.402), 8-14-2006)
Sec. 50-578. Ownership.
The ownership of land upon which the off-street parking is provided is the same as the ownership of land
upon which the principal use is located.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.403), 11-13-2000)
Sec. 50-579. Size of off-street parking space.
The size of a parking space for one vehicle shall consist of a rectangular area having dimensions of not less
than nine feet by 20 feet plus adequate area for ingress and egress.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.404), 11-13-2000)
Sec. 50-580. Amount off-street parking and loading required.
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in all districts in accordance with the following
schedule:
(1) Dwelling: Two parking spaces for each separate dwelling unit within the structure.
(2) Boardinghouse, roominghouse or hotel: One parking space for each two persons provided overnight
accommodations.
(3) Hospitals: One space for each four patient beds, exclusive of bassinets, plus one space for each staff or
visiting doctor, plus one space for each three employees including nurses, plus adequate area for the
parking of emergency vehicles.
(4) Medical or dental clinics or offices: Four spaces per doctor plus one for each two employees.
(5) Sanitariums, convalescent or nursing homes: One space for each six patients beds plus one space for
each staff or visiting doctor plus one space for each four employees including nurses.
(6) Community center, theater, auditorium, church sanctuary: One parking space for each five seats, based
on maximum seating capacity.
(7) Convention hall, lodge, club, library, museum, place of amusement or recreation: One parking space
for each 50 square feet of floor area used for assembly or recreation in the building.
(8) Office building: One parking space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area in the building, exclusive
of the area used for storage, utilities and building service area.
(9) Commercial establishments not otherwise classified: One parking space for each 150 square feet of
floor space in the building used for retail trade or used by the public, whichever is the greater.
(10) Industrial establishments: Adequate area to park all employees and customers vehicles at all times and
adequate space for loading and unloading and storing all vehicles used incidental to or as a part of the
primary operation of the establishment.
For all uses not covered in subsections (1) through (10) of this section, the city planning and zoning commission
shall make a determination of the parking demand to be created by the proposed use and the amount of parking
thus determined is the off-street parking requirement for the permitted use.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.405), 11-13-2000)
Sec. 50-581. Off-street parking lots in residential districts.
When off-street parking lots for more than six vehicles are to be located within or adjacent to a residential
district, the following provisions shall apply:
(1) All sides of the lot abutting the residential district shall be enclosed with an opaque ornamental fence,
wall or dense evergreen hedge having a height of not less than five nor more than six feet, unless all
adjacent property owners agree at a public hearing held by the board of aldermen after each has been
served a ten-day written notice of the meeting, that the fence is not required. The fence, wall or hedge
shall be maintained in good condition.
(2) No parking shall be permitted within a front yard setback line established ten feet back of the property
line of interior and corner lots wherever the parking lot is located in a residential district or
immediately abuts the front yard of a residential unit. In all other cases no setback shall be required;
however, that on any corner lot formed by two intersecting streets no parking shall be permitted and
no wall, fence, sign, structure or plant growth having a height in excess of three feet above the
elevation of the crown of the adjacent roadway surface shall be maintained in a triangle formed by
measuring a distance of 30 feet along the front and side lot lines, from their point of intersection and
connecting the points to established to form a triangle on the area of the lot adjacent to the street
intersection.
(3) All yards shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs and evergreen ground cover and maintained in good
condition the year-round.
(4) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be confined to and shall not exceed 25 feet in width,
exclusive of curb returns.
(5) All of the lot used for parking and driveway purposes shall be paved with a sealed surface pavement
and maintained in such a manner that no dust will be produced by continued use.
(6) The intensity of light and arrangement of reflectors shall be such as not to interfere with residential
district uses.
(7) No sign of any kind shall be erected except information signs used to guide traffic and to state the
conditions and terms of the use of the lot. Only non-intermittent incandescent lighting of signs shall be
permitted.
(Ord. No. 2429, § 1(8.406), 11-13-2000)
City Single Family Duplex Multi Family Material
Odessa 2 garage parking spaces 2 parking spaces for each unit 2 parking spaces for each unit Asphalt, concrete or other approved paving
for each unit material.
Blue Springs 2 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit 1 per efficiency unit Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt,
1.5 per 1 bdrm concrete or paver brick
2 per 2+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in.
asphalt with 8 in. base
Grain Valley 2 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit (1-2 bdrm) 1 per efficiency or studio Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt,
3 per dwelling unit (3+ bdrm) 2 per 1-2 bdrm concrete or paver brick
3 per 3+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in.
asphalt with 8 in. base
Higginsville 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces 1.5 per unit efficency or studio 1.5 per unit efficency or studio Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt,
3-4 bdrm-3 spaces 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces 2 bdrm or less- 2 spaces concrete or paver brick
5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 3-4 bdrm-3 spaces 3-4 bdrm-3 spaces Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or
over 5 5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 5+ bdrm-4 spaces plus 1 per bdrm 3 in. asphalt with 8 in. base
over 5 over 5 LI or HI-May approve other material
Lexington 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of 2 per dwelling unit (exclusive of Concrete, asphalt or other sealed surface.
garage interior space) garage interior space) garage interior space)
Oak Grove Single Family Attached 2 exterior per dwelling unit 1.25 per efficiency unit Single Family/Multi-approved asphalt,
1.25 per efficiency unit 1.5 per 1 bdrm concrete or paver brick
1.5 per 1 bdrm 2 per 2+ bdrm Other-5 in. of concrete, 6 in. of asphalt or 3 in.
2 per 2+ bdrm (all exterior) asphalt with 8 in. base
Single Family Detached
2 exterior per dwelling unit
City Driveway Coverage/Size Commercial Parking Spaces Parking Space Size Aisle Width
Odessa No coverage limit Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 20 ft.
9 ft width; 20 ft length (ingress & egress not to -1 space per 150 sq ft
exceed 25 ft in width)
Blue Springs 50% of front yard Based on Use Type Based on angle/stalls Based on angle/stalls
Max width-35 ft, corner lot 45 ft. served/ served/
traffic flow traffic flow
Grain Valley Resi & Comm (ingress & egress not to exceed Based on Use Type 9 ft. x 19 ft (18 ft Based on angle/stalls
35 ft in width) w/grass) served/
Heavy & Light Ind (50ft in width) traffic flow
Higginsville 1 way traffic-11 ft width (minimum) Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 18 ft.
2 way traffic-22 ft (minimum) -1 space per 200 sq ft
Lexington (ingress & egress not to exceed 25 ft in width) Commercial (not classified) 9 ft. x 20 ft.
-1 space per 200 sq ft
Oak Grove The width of the driveway throat shall not Based on Use Type 9 ft. x 18.5 ft. Based on angle
exceed 35 ft. in width.
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