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Expansion of 5:00 a.m. Operating Hours for Businesses

Original title: Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 260447, As Amended, by repealing and replacing Section 3 and enacting in its place a new Section 3 for the purpose of expanding the districts and areas permitted to operate until 5:00 a.m. with prior submittal of a security plan to the City and Kansas City Police Department by June 1, 2026.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Businesses in newly eligible districts may now operate until 5:00 a.m., provided they comply with a mandatory security plan submission requirement by June 1, 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Business owners in affected districts

These owners gain the option to extend operating hours until 5:00 a.m. subject to new security plan requirements.

Kansas City Police Department

The department is designated as a recipient and reviewer of security plans submitted by businesses.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance updates city rules to allow more districts and areas to remain open until 5:00 a.m. Businesses choosing to operate during these extended hours must submit a security plan to the City and the Kansas City Police Department by June 1, 2026.

Key Facts

The ordinance expands the number of districts and areas permitted to operate until 5:00 a.m.
Businesses operating until 5:00 a.m. are required to submit a security plan to the City and the Kansas City Police Department.
The deadline for submitting the required security plan is June 1, 2026.
This ordinance repeals and replaces Section 3 of the previous Ordinance No. 260447.
The ordinance has officially passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which businesses are affected by this change?

The ordinance affects businesses located in the districts and areas newly authorized to operate until 5:00 a.m.

What must a business do to stay open until 5:00 a.m.?

Businesses must submit a security plan to both the City and the Kansas City Police Department by June 1, 2026.

Why It Matters

Businesses in newly eligible districts may now operate until 5:00 a.m., provided they comply with a mandatory security plan submission requirement by June 1, 2026.

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