The KC Streetcar corridor functions as a transit-oriented development spine. Chapter 88 downtown form-based districts, the Plan KC plan and the AdvanceKC incentive policy all favor higher density, ground-floor activation and reduced parking minimums near streetcar and RideKC frequent routes.
Kansas City's free downtown streetcar opened in 2016 and is being extended to UMKC and the Berkley Riverfront. Plan KC and KC Spirit Playbook designate Main Street, Independence Avenue and Prospect Avenue as priority transit corridors. Chapter 88 downtown form-based zones permit mid-rise and high-rise construction by right, eliminate residential parking minimums in DT districts, and emphasize street walls, glazing percentages and short setbacks. RideKC bus rapid transit, Prospect MAX and Main MAX, complement the streetcar. There is no separate California-style TOC ordinance, but the AdvanceKC rubric awards incentive points for projects within walking distance of frequent transit, structured parking and affordable housing.
TOD-style projects must still comply with Chapter 88 site plan requirements. Building beyond approved height or use envelope triggers stop-work orders and daily fines through the Department of City Planning enforcement section.
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