This ordinance, if passed by Council, will encourage
new operators of sidewalk cafes by removing several regulations.
Ord. 030692 (Sub.) legalized the operation of sidewalk cafes. This ordinance updates regulations established by that previous ordinance.
Specifically, this ordinance will remove the application fee; allow the caf? to expand to an adjoining space if approved by the adjoining property owner; remove a 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. prohibition; and exempt
sidewalk cafes from duplicative encroachment permit fees.
"It's only when you leave Kansas City do you realize truly how great a city it is. ... If you have to go away, go away for a while. You'll be back. And when you come back, bring your ideas and willingness to make Kansas City the best."- Sly James
Funnily enough, quite the opposite is happening in Minneapolis - there was a proposed regulation going around that would severely limit the operation of outdoor / sidewalk operations - hours, capacity, etc. With an exemption for the author's district (nice, huh?)