HB 956 -- KANSAS CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

This bill prohibits the Kansas City Board of Adjustment from
altering any ordinance relating to the use of land in Kansas
City.

HB 956 -- KANSAS CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (Van Zandt)

This bill restricts the Kansas City Board of Adjustment from
having the power to alter any ordinance relating to the use of
land in Kansas City.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 956 -- KANSAS CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

SPONSOR:  Van Zandt

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Urban Affairs by a vote of 7 to 0.

This bill restricts the Kansas City Board of Adjustment from
having the power to alter any ordinance relating to the use of
land in Kansas City.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill prevents uses of
property that are contrary to the wishes of the City Council.
This will allow the City Council to protect the urban core.
Proponents also say that this is a function that should not be
handled by appointed officials like the Board of Zoning
Adjustment.  Instead, the power should be in the hands of
appointed officials.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Van Zandt; and City
Council of Kansas City.

OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Harolyn Light Coffer, Research Analyst

HB 956 -- Kansas City Board of Adjustment

Sponsor:  Van Zandt

This bill restricts the Kansas City Board of Adjustment from
having the power to alter any ordinance relating to the use of
land in Kansas City.