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Lawrence officials say temporary outdoor patio permits will again carry fees; inspections, barriers and seasonal removal required

Lawrence City · April 22, 2026
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Pat Ruiz of the Inspectional Services Department told a city meeting the city will resume charging temporary outdoor patio permit fees (via CitizenServe): $70 per month, a $100 application fee and $570 for the April–October season; inspections by fire and building departments, owner-provided barriers and end-of-season removal will be required.

Pat Ruiz, of the Inspectional Services Department, told attendees at a Lawrence City meeting that the city will resume charging for temporary outdoor patio permits under Lawrence Housing Code 5.76 and outlined application and safety requirements.

"It's $70 per month. And a $100 application fee. So for the season, it's gonna be $570 for the permit," Pat Ruiz said, describing the April–October permit season and…

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