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Raymore council asks staff to draft checklist of stronger single‑family design standards
Summary
City staff summarized existing residential design rules and council members directed staff to return with a detailed checklist and possible ordinance options to address monotony in new single‑family subdivisions.
City planning staff presented options Tuesday for tightening single‑family residential design standards in Raymore and the City Council agreed to have staff return with a checklist of potential changes and ordinance options.
The presentation, led by city planning staff and introduced by the city manager, reviewed the Unified Development Code (UDC) provisions that now apply only where a Planned District (P) overlay has been adopted and a separate section that applies to multifamily development. Staff noted the city’s current practice gives developers that do not request a P overlay no obligation to supply multiple front elevations, varied exterior materials or garage‑placement alternatives.
City planning staff explained current P overlay requirements: one distinct front elevation per 10 units (capped at six…
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