ORDINANCE NO. 250907
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Sponsor: Director of City Planning and Development Department
Designating the honorary street name of “Lawrence A. Jones Way” for a portion of Woodland Avenue from the north line of East Linwood Boulevard to the south line of East 31st Street.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That the honorary street name of “Lawrence A. Jones Way” is hereby designated for Woodland Avenue from the north line of East Linwood Boulevard to the south line of East 31st Street all within Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri.
Section B. That “Lawrence A. Jones Way” will be an alias or dual name for this portion of Woodland Avenue and will be recognized as such by the City’s emergency communication system, and by the U.S. Postal Service for mail delivery services.
Section C. That the Street Naming Committee convened on September 4, 2025, to review the request for the honorary street name for “Lawrence A. Jones Way” and presented a recommendation of approval to the City Council as to the name change pursuant to the requirements of Section 88-605-03(E) of the City’s Zoning and Development Code.
Section D. That the designation is indicated on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section E. That existing traffic ordinances on this street will remain in effect and will not be affected by the honorary street name.
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Approved as to form:
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Sarah Baxter
Senior Associate City Attorney