13810 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO 64030

Parks and Open Space District

The Parks and Open Space District is established to preserve and perpetuate in an open state certain areas, such as lakes and waterways, wetlands and marshes, flood plains and stream beds, certain agricultural lands, slopes, and other areas of aesthetic value which, because of their unique physical features, are deemed desirable and functional as natural drainage ways, waterways, flood way, water retention and erosion control areas, natural habitat for plant and animal life, green belts and governmental uses beneficial to the community. The regulations of this District are intended not only to preserve and perpetuate certain open space land and water areas for uses consistent with the intent and purpose of this Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan, but to also protect the community from the costs that may be incurred as a result of economically and environmentally unsustainable development patterns, such as sprawl. Development in the Conservancy District is limited in character, although certain agricultural and recreational uses are permitted when controlled by specific limitations. The flood plain boundary, as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall be the boundary of the Conservancy District for property not owned by the City of Grandview.