COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 211092

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Amending Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 64-172, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to extend the temporary sidewalk caf?, street caf?, and parklet permit program to April 30, 2022, and directing the City Manager to present to Council a recommended fee schedule and method for neighborhood engagement no later than March 31, 2022.

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Chapter 64, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing Section 64-172, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter, to read as follows:

Sec. 64-172. Temporary permits for sidewalk caf?s, parklets and street caf?s.

(a) Temporary permit authorized. The director is authorized to issue temporary permits to operate sidewalk caf?s, parklets and street caf?s to allow businesses to expand seating capacity in unused parking spaces in the city right-of-way pursuant to the following conditions:

(1) In considering the permit, the reduction in building capacity imposed by then-existing Orders under the Mayor's COVID-19 related State of Emergency shall be considered.

(2) Access to the temporary areas shall be accessible to all and shall comply with ADA requirements per the 2010 US Department of Justice ADA standards and PROWAG guidelines including access up, down and within the area.

(3) Existing parking spaces, excluding ADA parking spaces, may be considered for temporary use.

(4) No permanent barriers shall be required, though temporary barriers shall comply with ADA requirements per the 2010 US Department of Justice ADA standards and PROWAG guidelines and provide for the safety of the citizens.

(5) The temporary permit shall expire on April 30, 2021.

(6) Fees for the temporary permit shall be waived.

(7) Applicants shall f...

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