Missouri ties erosion control to its construction stormwater program. A site disturbing one acre or more must keep sediment on-site under a stormwater pollution prevention plan, enforced by the Department of Natural Resources.
Erosion and sediment control in Clay County flows from Missouri's land disturbance permit. Sites disturbing an acre or more must prepare a stormwater pollution prevention plan and install best management practices, silt fence, stabilized entrances, inlet protection, and sediment basins, before disturbing soil, and keep them until the ground is permanently stabilized. The county's Land Development Code carries erosion and sediment provisions for unincorporated grading, and metro jurisdictions commonly apply APWA specifications. On the rolling terrain draining to the Little Platte River and Smithville Lake, uncontrolled sediment moves quickly into waterways.
Letting sediment leave the site or skipping required controls draws MO DNR enforcement, daily civil penalties, and stop-work orders until the site is stabilized.
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Gladstone, MO
Gladstone's Code of Ordinances (Title IX, Chapter 1000) prohibits parking vehicles on the grass and requires that any vehicle or trailer be parked on an appr...
Clay County, MO
Clay County requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Clay County, MO
Clay County requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Clay County, MO
Clay County restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nui...
Clay County, MO
Clay County restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
Clay County, MO
Clay County may require hosts to carry liability insurance for short-term rental properties. Minimum coverage amounts vary by jurisdiction.
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