Fences and retaining walls.

Kansas City Code § 56-114

in effect

Sec. 56-114. - Fences and retaining walls. Maintenance. All fences and retaining walls on the premises shall be structurally sound and kept in good repair. The fenceposts shall be firmly set in a base that does not allow the posts to wobble. The fence railings or slatting shall be firmly attached to the supporting posts. Gaps or wedges in a retaining wall shall be restored to the original condition. Fences and retaining walls shall not encroach on the public right-of-way and must be maintained in a manner that will protect the fence or wall from rotting, decay, deterioration or loss of structural integrity. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.17; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 65216, 3-15-90; Ord. No. 920941, 8-27-92; Ord. No. 970317, § 1, 7-10-97; Ord. No. 971747, § 1, 12-18-97; Ord. No. 000138, § A, 3-9-00)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH56PRMACO_ARTIIREPR_DIV3MIENOCSPRE_SDIIEXPRAR_S56-114FEREWAFetched: 10/28/2026