Outdoor Cooking in Lee's Summit, MO (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Lee's Summit, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Lee's Summit bars charcoal grills, pellet grills and smokers, and wood-burning smokers from being stored or operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. One- and two-family homes are exempt, as are sprinklered buildings and propane devices with a 1-pound container. Sec. 13-44 sets this local text for 2024 International Fire Code § 4104.2.
Lee's Summit Grill and Propane Cooking Rules
Some RestrictionsLee's Summit, MO, Code of Ordinances ch. 13, Sec. 13-44 (2024 International Fire Code § 4104.2 and § 6101.2)
4104.2 Portable Fuel Fired Cooking Appliances. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking (including pellet grills/smokers and wood burning smokers) devices shall not be stored or operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system....
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