Overland Park Declares Long-Vacant In-Cred-A-Bowl Building Unsafe, Sets Jan. 16, 2026 Repair Deadline

Overview

• The City Council voted Oct. 20–21 to designate the former bowling alley a dangerous structure.
• The owner must start repairs within 15 days and achieve compliance by Jan. 16, 2026, with any extension requiring council approval.
• If the deadline is missed, the city can order repairs or demolish the building at the owner's expense.
• City staff say the contractor holds a valid permit to fix the issues, and the owner's representative expects the building to be deemed safe by November with completion extending into 2026.
• Inspectors in June found damage to rafters and support posts tied to unauthorized work, neighbors have long complained about the vacant site, and only the former bowling area is flagged while an adjacent gym remains open.