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Harrisonville board adopts no-parking ordinance after debate over Ward 1 carve-outs
Summary
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance 3696 (Council Bill 34) establishing no-parking designations and emergency snow routes on several streets, adopting an amendment to allow 'approximately 150 feet' setbacks after debate about carve-outs for Ward 1 streets.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen on Wednesday approved Ordinance 3696, a citywide no-parking ordinance (Council Bill 34) that designates no-parking areas and emergency snow routes on multiple streets after a prolonged debate about whether to remove two streets in Ward 1.
The measure, as amended, uses an "approximately 150 feet" guideline for no-parking setbacks from corners and gives Public Works staff discretion to adjust markings based on driveways, fire hydrants or bus stops. Patty Hildebrand, Public Works director, told the board the measure is intended "for safety for our buses and our public safety, police, and fire" and that the 150-foot standard is general guidance that staff can refine in the field.
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