ORDINANCE NO. 260613
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Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls
Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, "Alcoholic Beverages," by repealing and replacing Section 10-266 for the purpose of requiring notice be sent to inform neighbors and neighborhood organizations of a change in ownership to solicit feedback and input through existing licensing processes.
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WHEREAS, the City has an interest in promoting transparency and public awareness regarding ownership and operation of establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the City and desires to promote public confidence in the licensing process;
WHEREAS, changes in ownership of a licensed establishment may affect the surrounding neighborhood, nearby residents, businesses, and property owners who may have an interest in being informed of such changes;
WHEREAS, providing notice of ownership changes to neighboring property owners and occupants encourages communication between licensed establishments and the community and promotes informed public participation in local government processes without constituting a public hearing requirement and without conferring approval authority upon neighboring property owners; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of receiving comments, concerns or other feedback from members of the public regarding the operation of licensed establishments and believes that timely notice facilitates such engagement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, "Alcoholic Beverages," is amended by repealing Section 10-266, and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter, to read as follows:
Sec. 10-266. - Change in ownership of business.
(a) Any person intending to acquire any ownership interest in an existing business licensed under this chapter that is owned by an individual, partnership or limited liability company, as distingu...
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