The purpose of this overlay district designation is to encourage development that will be an asset to Harrisonville. This corridor represents a gateway into Harrisonville and, as such, gives a "first impression" of the City for visitors and residents. Therefore, it is important that this area be attractive and functional. Mechanic Street is much more visible and is adjacent to higher traffic counts than most residential areas. Therefore, it shall be developed with a mix of residential and light commercial uses. The intent of this overlay is to allow certain light commercial uses, while keeping the overall residential feel to the corridor. Mixed uses, both residential and non-residential, are encouraged in this overlay district.

The Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District shall generally include the area along Mechanic Street in the original part of Harrisonville. The geographic boundaries shall be established within the ordinance that outlines the geographic boundaries of said overlay district. In the event that a question arises concerning the application of this Chapter to a particular property, the Director of Community Development shall make a determination about the applicability. The Director of Community Development's interpretation may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, no building, structure, land or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be hereafter erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered except those uses identified as "P" for permitted in the Land Use Table in Appendix A.[1]

In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, a building, structure, land or premises may be used, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered if the applicant obtains written permission from all property owners and/or residents within one-hundred twenty (120) feet of the applicant's property. Provided written permission cannot be obtained from all adjoining property owners and/or residents, the applicant may request a special use permit under the provisions of Section 405.525, Special Use Permits. Furthermore, provided written permission has been granted for one (1) of the commercial uses identified as "S*" for special use permit in the Land Use Table in Appendix A,[1] and a written complaint regarding the commercial use has been filed with the City, the Board of Aldermen, following review of the evidence supporting the complaint, may allow the business to remain on the property, require that the commercial use be removed from the property, or grant conditional approval for the business to stay on the property.

The following standards shall apply to all structures and properties which are used or proposed to be used for a business within this overlay district:

The following standards shall apply to all structures and properties which are used or proposed to be used for a business within this overlay district:

In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, the height of buildings, the minimum dimensions of lots and yards, the minimum lot area shall be as follows:

In the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District, if an individual wishes to demolish any primary structure within this overlay district, said individual must obtain written permission from all property owners and/or residents within one hundred twenty (120) feet of the applicant's property. Provided written permission cannot be obtained from all adjoining property owners and/or residents, the applicant may request a special use permit under the provisions of Section 405.525, Special Use Permits for requested demolition. If a building is deemed a dangerous building by the Building Official, said building may be demolished without permission from the surrounding property owners or a special use permit.

Development within the Mechanic Street Corridor Overlay District shall be subject to the design guideline standards for the Original Harrisonville Design Guidelines as adopted.