City Code
This online version of the Independence City Code is not the official version. The only officially published version is available through the City Clerk's Office, located on the ground floor of City Hall. This online version may differ from the official version and should be relied upon for general information purposes only.
Where to Call for...
Animal Services: (816) 325-7205
(too many animals; animal abuse; dangerous dogs; unrestrained pets)
Building Inspections: (816) 325-7401
(construction inspections; building permits)
City Clerk: (816) 325-7010
(copies of City records)
Police: (816) 325-7300
(graffiti; vehicles parked in street; garage sales)
Power & Light: (816) 325-7500
(power outages; lines down)
Municipal Services: (816) 325-7600
(roadside dumping; driveway construction; septic tanks; sight obstruction; public sidewalks; dangerous trees)
Property Maintenance: (816) 325-7193 Option 5
(vehicles parked on grass; trailers, commercial or recreational vehicles in residential areas; business in residential areas; commercial screening)
Water Pollution Control: (816) 325-7727
(stormwater or sewer problems; flooding; leaves/grass clippings being deposited in the street)
City Code
Ordinances amending the City Code before the next update are not included in Municode. Check for these ordinances in addition to looking in Municode. Ordinances not listed below this paragraph have been incorporated into Municode.
Ord.No.19539 - Chapter 14 - Auto Repair
Ord.No.19534 - Chapter 18 - Tow Services
Ord.No.19523 - Chapter 14 - Donation Bins
Ord.No.19524 - Chapter 14 - Short Term Loan Services
Ord.No.19518 - Chapter 13 - Park Restroom Security
Ord.No.19519 - Chapter 5 - Feeding Operations on Park Property
Ord.No.19512 - Chapter 5 - License Denial, Suspension or Revocation
Ord.No.19510 - Chapter 5 - Business & Occupation Licenses
Ord.No.19509 - Chapter 4 - Dangerous Buildings
Ord.No.19506 - Chapter 14 - Conservation, Historic District & Historic Landmark Overlay
Ord.No.19504 - Chapter 14 - Multi-Family Housing
Ord.No.19502 - Chapter 17 - Municipal Services Regulations
Ord.No.19499 - Chapter 14 - Vehicle sales, gasoline & fuel sales, motor vehicle repair & car washes
Ord.No.19494 - Chapter 11 - Emergency Powers of the Mayor
Ord.No.19485 - Chapter 20 - Public Works Manual
Ord.No.19488 - Chapter 12 - Assault
Ord.No.19477 - Chapter 14 - Office & Commercial district uses for adult businesses
Ord.No.19480 - Chapter 5 - Extended Stay Hotels
Ord.No.19481 - Chapter 5 - Business & Occupation Licenses
Ord.No.19474 - Chapter 3 - Dangerous Dogs
Ord.No.19465 - Chapter 3 - Aggressive Dogs
Ord.No.19444 - Chapter 3 - Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited
This online version of the Independence City Code is not the official version. The only officially published version is available through the City Clerk's Office, located on the third floor of City Hall. The phone number is 325-7010. This online version may differ from the official version and should be relied upon for general information purposes only. This code was last updated on October 6, 2023, and any non-incorporated amendments can be found in the above ordinances.
The Unified Development Ordinance is Chapter 14 of the Independence City Code. For a direct link, click below.
View the Unified Development Ordinance
Traffic Schedule
The Traffic Schedule is a listing of locations where the city traffic code is applied, i.e., stop signs, parking restrictions, speed limits, among others. The Traffic Schedule is a separate document from Chapter 18: Traffic, of the City Code. The Traffic Schedule is updated by Letters of Official Notice (LOON's) and Emergency Changes made by the Traffic Engineer. Temporary Changes are not incorporated into the Traffic Schedule and remain in effect for the period anticipated to be necessary.
The only officially published version of the Independence Traffic Schedule is available through the City Clerk's Office, Municipal Services Department or the Police Department. The online version below may differ from the official version and should be relied upon for general information purposes only.