The Planning Division helps residents, property owners, and developers understand zoning requirements and navigate the development review process. The division guides land use and development consistent with the City’s adopted plans and regulations.

Services include:

• Zoning and land use inquiries
• Review of site plans, subdivisions, and development applications
• Rezoning and conditional use permit applications
• Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment applications
• Comprehensive planning and long-range development initiatives
• Historic preservation

Planning a project? Contact City Development early to discuss the property, proposed use, and applicable review process.

Development application resources

• Planning application form
• Planning application requirements and guidebook
• Development submittal instructions
• Development submittal deadlines and Planning Commission review schedule
• Posted planning fee schedule — confirm current fees with Planning before submitting.
• All permit and application forms

For project-specific requirements, review timing, and current fees, contact the Planning Division at 816-622-4051.

The Codes Administration Division helps ensure buildings and construction projects meet applicable safety and construction standards. Services Include:

• Residential and commercial building permits
• Construction plan review
• Building inspections
• Contractor licensing and registration
• Building code information and compliance

Permit and inspection resources

• Residential building permit application
• Commercial building permit application
• Residential inspection requirements and scheduling
• Commercial inspection requirements and scheduling
• Permit applications and inspection scheduling information

To request an inspection, call 816-228-0104. Requests must be made by 3 p.m. the day before the requested inspection date.

The City works with property owners and residents to maintain safe, attractive, and well maintained neighborhoods. Services Include:

• Property maintenance code enforcement
• Nuisance and exterior property conditions
• Tall grass, weeds, and outdoor storage concerns
• Investigation of reported code violations
• Information on property maintenance requirements

Business Services assist residents, contractors, and businesses with licensing, applications, and customer service. Services Include:

• New business license applications
• Annual business license renewals
• Contractor licensing
• Permit and development application intake
• Assistance with the City's online application and licensing portal

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Building permit applications and related services are available through the City's online permitting portal.

Use the City's interactive GIS viewer to look up your property and available zoning information.

For zoning confirmation, permitted uses, or project-specific questions, contact the Planning Division at 816-622-4051.

Permit requirements depend on the type and scope of work. Contact City Development before beginning construction to determine whether a permit is required.

Business license applications and renewals are available through the City's online licensing services.

Residents may submit concerns through the City's service request system or contact the Codes Administration Division.

Contact the Planning Division for information about application requirements, required documents, and the development review process.

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