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==Key Points== | ==Key Points== | ||
*Will need to register for Compass KC [https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/compass-kc-the-new-permitting-system Landing Page] | *Will need to register for Compass KC [https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/compass-kc-the-new-permitting-system Landing Page] | ||
*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] | *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] | *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] | ||
*Minimum Residential Permit Fee is $482.34 [https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/building-and-development-fee-schedule Fee Calculator] | *Minimum Residential Permit Fee is $482.34 [https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/building-and-development-fee-schedule Fee Calculator] | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 29 November 2021
Useful Links
- Zoning and Development Code
- Building and Rehabilitation Code
- Application for Permit Requirements
- Construction Documents Requirements
- Fee Schedule
- Required Inspections
- Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
- Interactive Maps
- Market Value Analysis
- KC City Planning and Development Organization Chart
Key Points
- Will need to register for Compass KC Landing Page
- 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
- Minimum Residential Permit Fee is $482.34 Fee Calculator