City Code
This on-line 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 on-line 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)
Public Works: (816) 325-7600
(roadside dumping; driveway construction; septic tanks; sight obstruction; public sidewalks; dangerous trees)
Water Pollution Control: (816) 325-7727
(storm water or sewer problems; flooding; leaves/grass clippings being deposited in the street)
Zoning: (816) 325-7421
(vehicles parked on grass; trailers, commercial or recreational vehicles in residential areas; business in residential areas; commercial screening)
City Code
Ordinances amending the City Code prior to the next update are not included in the Chapter PDFs. Check for these ordinances in addition to looking at the Chapter PDF. Ordinances not listed below this paragraph have been incorporated into the appropriate Chapter PDFs.
Ord. No. 19375 - Chapter 4 - Property Maintenance Code
Ord. No. 19412 - Chapter 14 - Short-Term Rentals
Ord. No. 19418 - Chapter 14 - Group Living Facilities
Ord. No. 19419 - Chapter 17 - Municipal Services Regulations
Ord. No. 19426 - Chapter 12 - Controlled Substances
Ord. No. 19430 - Chapter 14 - Marijuana Facilities
Ord. No. 19433 - Chapter 5 - Business and Occupation Licenses
Ord. No. 19437 - Chapter 4 - Property Maintenance Code
Ord. No. 19441 - Chapter 1 - Independence Commission on Human Relations
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 March 29, 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 Public Works Director. Temporary Changes are not incorporated into the Traffic Schedule and remain in effect for the period anticipated to be necessary.
LOON's and Emergency Changes amending the Traffic Schedule prior to the next update are not included in the Schedule PDF. Check for these updates listed separately on this page in addition to looking at the Traffic Schedule PDF. LOON's and Emergency Changes not listed below this paragraph have been incorporated into the Traffic Schedule section.
Due to the short-term nature of most Temporary Changes, these are not incorporated into the Traffic Schedule. Any temporary change will be listed below for the period during which it is anticipated to be in effect.
The only officially published version of the Independence Traffic Schedule is available through the City Clerk's Office, on the third floor of City Hall. (Phone number: 816-325-7010) The online version below may differ from the official version and should be relied upon for general information purposes only.