IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE enacting subsection 24005.26., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to wedding and events facilities within the unincorporated areas of Jackson County.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5975, April 21, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Megan L. Marshall, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended modifications to the County’s Unified Development Code, governing the development of land in unincorporated Jackson County; and,
WHEREAS, the adoption of these modifications will provide for more orderly development in the unincorporated County; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting of March 20, 2025, the Plan Commission unanimously recommended these modifications; and,
WHEREAS, the recommended amendments are in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. 1. Sections 24004.26., Jackson County, 1984, are hereby amended to read as follows:
24004.26 WEDDING AND EVENTS CENTERS
Wedding and Event Centers may be permitted within District GB (General Business) and District AG (Agricultural) provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
a. A minimum of ten (10) acres are required within District AG (Agricultural), and a
Conditional Use Permit is required. Within District AG (Agricultural) buildings
shall be located at least 200 feet from the nearest property line.
b. The facility must be on a road classified as a Collector or above.
c. Hard surface parking shall be provided for normal everyday business including the
appropriate number of required ADA parking spaces as required by Section
24006.7.
d. No outside activities permitted other than wedding ceremonies.
e. Hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.
f. No overnight stay of travel trailers or recreational vehicles will be allowed.
g. The facility should have an adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage by the County Executive.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
I hereby certify that the attached ordinance, Ordinance No. 5975 introduced on April 21, 2025, was duly passed on _________________________, 2025 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______________ Nays ______________
Abstaining __________ Absent ____________
This Ordinance is hereby transmitted to the County Executive for his signature.
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature
I hereby approve the attached Ordinance 5975.
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Date Frank White Jr., County Executive