ORDINANCE NO. 250965
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
Amending Chapter 56, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article VIII, Short-term rental registration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new article of like number and subject matter, including alternative option for short-term rentals to obtain approval to operate during a limited, special events period.
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WHEREAS, on May 4, 2023, the City Council adopted both Committee Substitute for Ordinance 230267, revising regulations for short-term rentals in Chapter 88 of its Code of Ordinances, previously administered by the City Planning & Development Department, and Committee Substitute for Ordinance 230268, enacting a registration scheme administered by the City's Neighborhood Services Department via Chapter 56, Code of Ordinances, Article VIII, Short-term rental registration, by which short-term rentals must obtain annual approval to operate in the City; and
WHEREAS, City Council stated among its purposes for adopting Committee Substitute for 230268: "City seeks to identify short-term rentals operating in the City, better ensure they operate in a manner consistent with public health and safety and promote accountability and preserve the established character of existing neighborhoods, gain contact information for code enforcement and compliance, and encourage the cooperation of short-term rental booking service providers in accomplishing these purposes;" and
WHEREAS, while keeping faith with these purposes, City seeks to encourage the registration of additional short-term rentals for a limited period during special events like the 2026 World Cup, where an anticipated surge in guests to the City likely exceed existing lodging accommodations in the City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 56, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing Article VIII, Short-term rental regis...
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