Lee's Summit, MO Environmental Rules: Erosion Control (2026)

A land disturbance permit is required under UDO Sec. 210 for any public or private entity that intends to cause or causes a condition that allows for erosion or movement of sediment from the site, and every disturbance must carry adequate erosion and sediment control to protect infrastructure, adjacent properties, streams and surface waters. Applications (Sec. 220) must include an erosion and sediment control plan, an application fee, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) if the disturbance exceeds one acre, and a copy of the state MDNR permit if one is required; the Director considers the application against the Design and Construction Manual and may issue it with conditions.

Exemptions (Sec. 230) cover basement or footing excavation under a valid building permit, any disturbance of 2,000 square feet or less, public landfills, ordinary agricultural activity, and lawful mining or quarrying. Enforcement runs through Code of Ordinances Sec. 5-3: the Department of Public Works and Department of Codes Administration inspect sites and issue written warnings; if erosion controls remain deficient after two regular business days' notice, the Director may issue a stop-work order, suspend the land disturbance permit, remedy the deficiency and bill the contractor, developer or owner for the actual and administrative cost, or refer the matter for prosecution.

If erosion from deficient controls poses an immediate danger to life, property, or a flood or fire hazard, the City may abate it immediately and bill the responsible party within ten days. Tracking mud or debris onto a right-of-way that is not immediately removed is a separate violation of Code Sec. 26-4. A non-issuance or revocation of a land disturbance permit can be appealed to the Governing Body through the Public Works Committee within seven days of the denial or revocation notice (UDO Sec. 250).