IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
AN ORDINANCE enacting sections 5228., and subsections 5210.24., 5210.25., and 5210.26 of Jackson County Code, 1984, related to the use of off-road vehicles on surface streets and providing penalties for violations.
Intro
ORDINANCE NO. 5984, May 12, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Sean E. Smith County Legislator
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WHEREAS the purpose of this ordinance is to enhance public safety, reduce traffic hazards, and preserve roadway infrastructure by prohibiting the operation of off-road vehicles on public surface streets within designated zones of Jackson County, while allowing reasonable exceptions in low-density rural areas; and,
WHEREAS this ordinance shall be enforced by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department by issuing citations, impounding vehicles, and taking any necessary actions to enforce this ordinance; and,
WHEREAS if any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid, the remaining sections shall remain in full force and effect; and,
WHEREAS this ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption and publication in accordance with state and local law; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature desires to create one new section and three new subsections in Chapter 52 regarding the use of off-road vehicles on surface streets and providing penalties for violations; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 5228., and subsections 5210.24., 5210.25., and 5210.26., of Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby enacted, to read as follows:
5210.24 Off-Road Vehicle (ORV)
Any motorized vehicle not designed or registered for use on public roads, including but not limited to ATVs, dirt bikes, dune buggies, and side-by-sides.
5210.25 Surface Street
Any publicly maintained paved or unpaved street, road, or highway intended for conventional vehicular traffic.
5210.26 Low-Density Area
A geographic area within Jackson...
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