KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – City Councilors are set to review a new ordinance that would place regulations on used car dealers that may invite crime into the neighborhood.
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas recently introduced an ordinance that would apply new regulations in order to reduce deterioration in neighborhoods caused by used car dealerships.
Mayor Lucas noted that the regulation would also limit the expansion and growth of used car dealers in the Kansas City metro.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the City Planning Commission said it approved that ordinance, which will now advance to the City Council for approval.
City Councilors are expected to review the ordinance at a Sept. 9 meeting.
Under the new regulation, city leaders indicated that non-franchise used car dealers will be required to maintain cleaner, better-managed lots that align with community standards and protect surrounding property values.
The ordinance would also:
“Too many Kansas City neighborhoods are blighted by used car lots with too little space, too many non-working vehicles, weeds, broken fences, and trash,” said Mayor Lucas. “The new standards show our commitment to strengthening Kansas City neighborhoods and reducing blight, crime, and trash issues our residents have complained about for years.”
With standards meant to ensure used car establishments operate as responsible commercial neighbors and maintain economic viability, Mayor Lucas said the ordinance would help maintain strong neighborhoods.
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee is set to review the amendment on Sept. 9, with implementation expected to follow final approval by the full City Council.
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