ORDINANCE NO. 210256
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Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by adding a new section to be
known as Section 88-420-18, Outdoor Seating for Eating and Drinking Establishments, to allow eating and drinking establishments to use parking lots and open space for outdoor
seating.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section A. That Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, be amended by adding a new section known as Section 88-420-18, Outdoor Seating for Eating and Drinking Establishments, to allow eating and drinking establishments to use parking lots and open space for outdoor seating, to read as follows:
88-420-18 OUTDOOR SEATING FOR EATING AND DRINNKING ESTABLISHMENTS
88-420-18-A. PURPOSE
To allow eating and drinking establishments to use underutilized outdoor space for dining and seating purposes.
88-420-18-B. AUTHORIZATION
Notwithstanding Section 88-420-11 and the parking ratios set forth in Section 88- 420-06, eating and drinking establishments as defined in Section 88-805-04-I may use parking lots and open space for outdoor seating and dining space, and for no other use other than parking and open space, in conformance with the provisions of this zoning and development code.
88-420-18-C. STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
Parking lots and open space may be used for outdoor seating at eating and drinking establishments, subject to the following standards and conditions:
1. Seating in parking lots shall only be permitted in striped parking spaces; no seating shall be permitted in drive aisles.
2. Open space or other areas of the subject property may also be used for seating.
3. Driveways or entrances to vehicular use areas from the public right-of- way shall not be obstructed.
4. Landscaped areas or areas designated for stormwater management shall not be used for outdoor seating.
5. Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") parking spaces shall not be used for outdoor seating.
6. Seating shall be ADA access...
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