TREE PROTECTION MEASURES AND PROHIBITIONS
Kansas City Zoning and Development Code § 88-424-11
in effect88-424-11 - TREE PROTECTION MEASURES AND PROHIBITIONS
A preliminary site inspection at the time of site disturbance permit approval will be conducted by the city planning and development department to ensure compliance with the tree preservation and protection plan.
88-424-11-A. TREE PROTECTION MEASURES
All trees to remain, per the approved tree preservation and protection plan, shall be protected during construction by fencing and barriers as shown on the approved tree preservation and protection plan and on construction documents. All measures shall be erected and in place prior to commencement of any land disturbance, demolition, or construction activity. Protective/temporary fencing shall be required for all protected trees to remain to prevent infringement on the root system from any construction-related activities.
1. Construction fencing shall be placed at the outer edge of the delineated tree preservation area. This fencing shall be maintained throughout the construction process.
88-424-11-B. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
The following activities are prohibited within the tree preservation easements and tracts:
1. Storage of materials for construction.
2. Collection of waste accumulated due to excavation, demolition, or construction activities.
3. Cleaning of equipment or depositing materials or liquids, including but not limited to paint, solvents, asphalt, concrete, or mortar.
4. Attachment of signs, wires, nails, or similar materials to a protected tree.
5. Vehicular and construction equipment traffic or parking.
6. Grade changes, including filling or excavating, or other land disturbance unless authorized by 88-415.
7. Soil compaction within the drip line of the area resulting from vehicular traffic or storage of equipment.
(Ord. No. 220961, § 1, 3-16-2023)
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/zoning_and_development_code?nodeId=ZODECOKAMI_400_SERIESDEST_88-424TRPRPR_88-424-11TRPRMEPRFetched: 10/28/2026