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Commission recommends temporary UDO changes for World Cup events: signs, food trucks, fireworks
Summary
On Sept. 25 the Planning Commission recommended temporary amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance that would adjust rules for signs, food trucks and special-event fireworks to prepare for World Cup matches at GEH Field in mid-2026.
The Lee's Summit Planning Commission voted on Sept. 25 to recommend approval of proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments intended to streamline and temporarily adjust regulations for special events tied to the World Cup matches expected at GEH Field in 2026.
Shannon McGuire, planning manager, explained staff reviewed the UDO to anticipate a large influx of visitors for FIFA events and proposed temporary changes in six areas: temporary signage, food trucks and carts, fireworks shows, hours of operation in the central business district, sidewalk food carts, and special-event permit process. The amendments would apply on a temporary basis between June and July 31, 2026,…
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