Exterior Property Areas

Kansas City Code ch. 56, art. III, div. 2, subpt. II

in effect

Kansas City Code § 56-431 Grading and drainage.

Sec. 56-431. - Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any building or structure located thereon. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.89; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78)

Kansas City Code § 56-432 Sidewalks, driveways and parking stations.

Sec. 56-432. - Sidewalks, driveways and parking stations. Sidewalks and driveways shall be maintained in a safe and approved condition, and parking stations shall be maintained in accordance with article VII of the building code of the city. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.90; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78)

Kansas City Code § 56-433 Excessive growth of vegetation, invasive and noxious plants and poisonous plants to the touch.

Sec. 56-433. - Excessive growth of vegetation, invasive and noxious plants and poisonous plants to the touch. All exterior property areas shall be subject to the requirements of section 48-30, excessive growth of vegetation, invasive and noxious plants and poisonous plants to the touch. (Ord. No. 250637, § 3, 9-11-25)

Kansas City Code § 56-434 Care of premises.

Sec. 56-434. - Care of premises. The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all hazards to the safety of occupants, pedestrians and other persons utilizing the premises, and free of unsanitary conditions. Goods, materials, and other items shall not be stored outdoors unless such outdoor storage is specifically permitted by the zoning ordinance. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.92; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78; Ord. No. 971351, § 1, 10-2-97)

Kansas City Code § 56-435 Storage of wrecked or unlicensed motor vehicles.

Sec. 56-435. - Storage of wrecked or unlicensed motor vehicles. Except where permitted by the terms of another law or ordinance, not more than two wrecked or unlicensed motor vehicles shall be stored in the open on any nonresidential property. No such vehicle shall at any time be in any state of major disassembly or disrepair, nor shall it be in the process of being repaired, stripped or dismantled, except in an automobile establishment. Emergency repairs to any currently licensed vehicle shall be permitted in order to permit such vehicle to be removed from the premises. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.93; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78)

Kansas City Code § 56-436 Accessory structures.

Sec. 56-436. - Accessory structures. Accessory structures on the premises shall be structurally sound, and be maintained in good repair, or such structures shall be removed from the premises. The exterior of such structures shall be made weather resistant. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.94; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78)

Kansas City Code § 56-437 Fences and retaining walls.

Sec. 56-437. - Fences and retaining walls. 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, § 20.95; Ord. No. 49861, 12-14-78; Ord. No. 971350, § 1, 10-2-97; Ord. No. 000138, § A, 3-9-00)

Kansas City Code § 56-438 Maintenance of manmade pools—Nonresidential.

Sec. 56-438. - Maintenance of manmade pools—Nonresidential. Manmade pools shall be in good repair, free from deterioration and/or holes or breaks. (Ord. No. 040747, § 2, 7-15-04)

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_ARTIIINOPR_DIV2MIENRE_SDIIEXPRARFetched: 10/28/2026