Restaurants in Kansas City looking to have outdoor dining are about to get a break.
On Thursday, the City Council approved a temporary pause on permit fees for sidewalk cafes, street cafes and mini park spaces for dining establishments. The pause will last three years and could save restaurants $850 in fees annually while potentially boosting their sales.
Officials say that will help clear a barrier for small businesses, particularly those in areas with fewer resources, while increasing economic activity and tax revenue for the city and offering more attractive spaces for residents and visitors as the 2026 World Cup approaches…