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*When reading the codes, The words "must," "will," "shall" and "may not" are mandatory. The word "may" is permissive, and "should" is advisory, not mandatory or required. [https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_10_SERIESINPR_88-15GERULAIN_88-15-02TEUS reference] | *When reading the codes, The words "must," "will," "shall" and "may not" are mandatory. The word "may" is permissive, and "should" is advisory, not mandatory or required. [https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_10_SERIESINPR_88-15GERULAIN_88-15-02TEUS reference] | ||
*New construction of residential, detached single family units must be performed by a licensed general contractor or under their supervision. There are permit exceptions if building owner and resident buys all the material themselves. [https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIINGE_S18-14RELIEX reference] | |||
*The enforcement agency is the Department of City planning and Development. They assign a building official to oversee compliance by receiving applications, reviewing documents, and issuing permits. [https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH18BURECO_ARTIINGE_S18-8ENAG reference] | |||
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- When reading the codes, The words "must," "will," "shall" and "may not" are mandatory. The word "may" is permissive, and "should" is advisory, not mandatory or required. reference
- New construction of residential, detached single family units must be performed by a licensed general contractor or under their supervision. There are permit exceptions if building owner and resident buys all the material themselves. reference
- The enforcement agency is the Department of City planning and Development. They assign a building official to oversee compliance by receiving applications, reviewing documents, and issuing permits. reference