What’s closed in Lee’s Summit? Here’s a list of government offices, some businesses

Businesses in Lee’s Summit — including restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters — are closed until at least the beginning of April after a directive from the Jackson County Health Department following the new coronavirus.

The Health Department issued the directive to close restaurants starting March 17 for a minimum of 15 days, but allowed exceptions for pickup, delivery and drive-thru service.

The Jackson County Health Department also prohibited any public gathering of more than 10 people around the time COVID-19 struck people in the county. However, it did not include government and judicial functions, healthcare facilities, private business operations, religious or faith-based activities, wedding and funerals in this restriction as of March 18.

All 14 school districts in Jackson County, including Lee’s Summit R-7, are closed at least until Friday, April 3.

The City of Lee’s Summit facilities are closed to the public with the exception of City Hall, which will have limited public access. The city encourages residents to use online resources or to call on the phone for any possible business.

For businesses that can’t be completed online, the public can access city hall through the north entrance by the parking garage. Water payments can still be placed in the drop box at the front entrance of the water utilities building or the north entrance of City Hall. They can also be paid online. In person, Jackson County property tax payments will not be accepted at Lee’s Summit City Hall.

In a press release, Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird pledged Lee’s Summit will abide by the health department executive order and these extra city precautions to protect all Lee’s Summit residents.

“We understand that taking these measures can be challenging and can have a tremendous impact throughout the community. If we take these steps now, we can reduce the number of people affected by the virus,” Baird said.

The police department will not be conducting fingerprinting services and has suspended all existing special events.

For the most up-to-date information on precautions and closings related to the virus, visit cityofls.net/coronavirus.