Building Permits - Residential

1. Applicant must submit the following items through the online portal by visiting the CityView Online Portal.
   • One digital set of building drawings for review – sealed and signed by a Missouri registered design professional
   • One digital copy of the plot plan for review
   • One completed Residential Permit Application
   • One completed Excise Tax Application (if building a new one or two-family dwelling, or townhome)
2. Upon receipt of these items, Development Services will perform a plan review and calculate the permit and excise tax totals based on the information provided on the respective applications. If there are issues with the plans, the development technician will contact the permit applicant. A Plan Review Checklist is used in the review of each set of plans.
3. The Plot Plan will be reviewed by Development Services. A Plot Plan Checklist is used in the review of each plot plan. Development Services will contact the surveyor for any corrections.
4. Once the plot plan and house plans have been approved and all of the permit and excise tax totals have been calculated, fees shall be paid online. Once fees are paid the permit will be issued to the applicant. Approved plans and plot plans with city stamp found in the permit should be printed to have on site.
5. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so compliance with the building code may be verified.

Please allow two (2) business days for each submittal/resubmittal to be reviewed. It may take more time if issues arise. Examples of issues that commonly cause time delays are:

• incomplete applications
• errors in the plot plan
• issues with house plans.

Payment must be made online at the time the permit is issued. Excise tax and permit fees may be paid in one transaction. To check the status of a permit application, visit the CityView Online Portal or contact Development Services at 816.969.1200.

Please note a minimum of a Class "C" Contractor's license for the City of Lee's Summit is required to obtain a permit for construction of a new one or two-family dwelling, townhome or room addition. Effective January 1, 2010, all contractors must show proof of certification in order to obtain a business license. Homeowners may act as their own general contractor on a single-family home they will be residing in and must obtain a business license, but are not required to show proof of contractor certification.

• Residential Plan Review Checklist
• Plot Plan Checklist
• Constructing ADA Compliant Sidewalks and Ramps

• Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines

Permits are required for room additions to existing structures. To obtain a permit for a room addition, the following steps must be followed:

1. Applicant submits the following items to Development Services by email to devtech@cityofls.net. 
   • Scope of Work Statement. 
   • Plot plan showing the location of the proposed addition, drawn to scale.
   • Building plan showing the use of each room in the addition, drawn to scale or dimensioned so that square footage may be determined.
2. Upon receipt of these items, Development Services will have the plot plan reviewed for property line setback compliance.
3. Once the plot plan is approved, Development Services will calculate the permit fees based on the information submitted and the permit will be issued online via email. The permit fee is due at this time and can be paid online at devtech@cityofls.net. 
4. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required to verify compliance with the building code.

A minimum Class "C" Contractor's license is required to obtain a permit for a room addition. Homeowners may act as their own general contractor without needing to show proof of certification.

• Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines

Permits are required to build or replace/repair decks when the floor surface is more than 30” above the adjacent ground level. To obtain a permit for a deck, the following steps must be followed:

1. Applicant submits the following items to Development Services by email to devtech@cityofls.net:
   •  Scope of Work Statement.
   • Plot plan showing the location of the proposed deck, drawn to scale, showing dimensions of the deck, as well as the dimensions from the deck to the rear and side property lines. 
   • Building plan showing the construction details of the deck, drawn to scale or dimensioned so square footage may be determined.
2. Upon receipt of these items, Development Services will have the plot plan reviewed for property line setback compliance.
3. Once the plot plan is approved, Development Services will calculate the permit fees based on the information submitted and the permit will be issued via email. The permit fee will be due at this time, which is payable through the CityView Online Portal.  
4. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so that compliance with the building code may be verified. 
   • Uncovered Decks Memo
   • Uncovered Deck Guidelines

Permits are required to build or replace/repair covered decks and patios. To obtain a permit for a covered deck or patio, the following steps must be followed:

1. Applicant submits the following items to Development Services by email to devtech@cityofls.net:
   • Scope of Work Statement.
   • Plot plan showing the location of the proposed deck or patio, drawn to scale, showing dimensions of the deck/patio, as well as the dimensions from the deck/patio to the rear and side property lines. 
   • Building plan showing the construction details of the covered deck/patio, signed and sealed by a Missouri registered design professional, drawn to scale or dimensioned so square footage may be determined.
2. Upon receipt of these items, Development Services will review for property line setback compliance. 
3. Once the plot plan is approved, Development Services will calculate the permit fees based on the information submitted and the permit will be issued via email. The permit fee will be due at this time, which is payable through the CityView Online Portal.
4. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so that compliance with the building code may be verified.

If a covered deck is over 600 square feet, a contractor is required to have a minimum Class "C" Contractor's license. Homeowners acting as their own contractor are not required to show proof of contractor certification.

1. Submit a Scope of Work Statement to devtech@cityofls.net
2. Applicant must also submit a floor plan drawn to scale or dimensioned, including the layout of the space, use of each room, egress location(s), smoke and carbon monoxide detector(s), electrical panel, furnace and water heater locations and combustion air method.
3. Upon receipt of the plans, Development Services will calculate the permit fees based on the information submitted and the permit will be issued via email. The permit fees will be due at this time, payable online. 
4. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so that compliance with the building code may be verified.
   • Emergency Escape Opening/Egress Window Requirements

Permits are required for detached accessory structures over 120 square feet in floor area. Proposed shed structures cannot exceed 250 square feet. To obtain a permit for a detached accessory structure, the following steps must be followed:

1. Applicant submits the following items via email to  devtech@cityofls.net.
   • Scope of Work permit application
   • Plot plan showing the location of the proposed structure drawn to scale, dimensions of the structure, as well as the dimensions from the structure to the rear and side property lines.
   • Building plan showing the materials, use of the structure, drawn to scale or dimensioned so square footage may be determined. If over 600 square feet, the drawings must be signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Missouri.
   • For buildings over 600 square feet or more than one story, a contractor is required to have a minimum Class "C" Contractor's license. Homeowners acting as their own contractor are not required to show proof of contractor certification.
2. Upon receipt of these items, Development Services will have the plot plan reviewed for property line setback compliance.
3. Once the plot plan is approved, Development Services will calculate the permit fees based on the information submitted and the permit will be issued via email. The permit fee will be due at the time of permit issuance and is payable online.
4. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so that compliance with the building code may be verified. (structures over 120 square feet are also required to be on a permanent 12" deep footing).

Permits are required for the installation of swimming pools, whether above ground or in-ground. To obtain a permit for a swimming pool, submit the following items to devtech@cityofls.net.

1. Scope of Work Statement.
2. Pool-hot tub-sauna fencing acknowledgment to be signed by the homeowner
3. Draw the location and dimensions of the proposed pool on a surveyed plot plan – if you do not have one please email devtech@cityofls.net to request one. The distances from the closest part of the pool to the rear and side property lines and the deck surrounding the pool, whether concrete or wood, must also be shown on the plot plan.
4. Upon receipt of this plot plan, Development Services staff will have the plot plan reviewed for property line setback compliance. For in-ground pools only, utility easement setback compliance must also be checked by Public Works. Above-ground pools can be reviewed in a few minutes and can be completed via email. In-ground pools generally take two full business days to review and are processed via email as well.
5. Once the plot plan is approved, Development Services will calculate the permit fees and issue the permit. The permit fees will be due at this time and are payable online.
6. Upon issuance of a building permit, certain inspections are required so that compliance with the building code may be verified. See below for more information.
   • Residential Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Construction Handout
   • Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines

Permits are required for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a smaller, independent residential unit located on the same lot as a single-family home. ADUs must match the neighborhood’s architectural style and be compatible with the size and placement of the main residence. Detached ADUs must sit at least 6 feet behind the front of the house and 20 feet from rear lot lines. One additional off-street parking space with street access is required and garages cannot be converted unless replacement parking is provided on the property. A $250 park impact fee applies per bedroom, per unit.

1. Applicants must submit the following items via email to devtech@cityofls.net. 
   • Scope of Work Statement. 
   • Submit a plot plan.
   • Show a building plan.
2. Development Services will review the permit application for code compliance.
3. Once the permit is approved, fees will be payable and the permit will be ready for issuance.

Accessory Dwelling Unit Informational Brochure