Property Maintenance

It is the mission of the Property Maintenance Division to work in partnership with the people of Independence to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment.  The City of Independence has developed municipal codes intended to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of its residents. The Property Maintenance Code set the standards by which development must conform. We administer a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct violations of municipal codes and land use requirements. 

The Property Maintenace Division is responsible for enforcement of Chapter 4 and Chapter 14 of the City Code. 

Common Violations Include

• Grass and weeds must be less than 7 inches in height.
• Trash and brush must be removed properly.
• All trash containers must be removed from the curb the same day trash collection takes place and may not be placed at the curb more than 16 hours before the scheduled collection time. 
• Items intended for indoor use may not be stored outside. 
• Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles may only be stored in a fully enclosed structure.
• Parking of vehicles on an unapproved surface such as grass is prohibited.  
• All buildings, fencing, retaining walls, and sidewalks must be maintained in good condition.
• Hauling trailers of 15 feet or less in length and recreational vehicles (RVs) may be parked at residential properties on a paved surface in the front yard or street side yard. RVs and hauling trailers parked in the interior side yard or back yard are not required to be parked on a paved surface. 

Violations may be reported online or by calling (816) 325-7193 Opt. 5