ORDINANCE NO. 080664

Amending Chapter 80, Code of Ordinances, by repealing subsection 80-20(42), which is part of the Definitions section, and enacting a new section that changes the definition of family to conform to state law. (254-S-256)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 80, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing subsection 80-20(42), which is part of the Definitions section, and enacting a new Section 80-20(42), to read as follows:

Sec. 80-20. Definitions.

(42)           Family means an individual; or two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption; or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, who need not be related by blood or marriage, living together and subsisting in common as a separate nonprofit housekeeping unit which provides one kitchen; or a group of eight or fewer unrelated mentally or physically handicapped persons, which may include two additional persons acting as houseparents or guardians who need not be related to each other or to any of the mentally or physically handicapped persons residing in the home.

Section 2. That the Council finds and declares that before taking any action on the proposed amendment hereinabove, all public notices and hearings required by the Zoning Ordinance have been given and had.

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I hereby certify that as required by Chapter 80, Code of Ordinances, the foregoing ordinance was duly advertised and public hearings were held.

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Secretary, City Plan Commission

Approved as to form and legality:

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M. Margaret Sheahan Moran

Assistant City Attorney