Kansas City Building Codes
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- Zoning and Development Code
- Building and Rehabilitation Code
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- Construction Documents Requirements
- Fee Schedule
- Required Inspections
- Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
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- KC City Planning and Development Organization Chart
Key Points
- Will need to register for Compass KC Landing Page Here is the video embed link, I don't know how to embed into wiki:
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- We should reach out to Assistant City Manager, Kerrie Tyndall to discuss possible collaboration with AdvanceKC and Economic Development Programs for Opportunity Zones.
- 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