Lee's Summit ties grading to its land disturbance permit and Design and Construction Manual. Earthwork over 2,000 square feet needs a permit, and site drainage cannot be diverted onto neighboring property.
Grading in Lee's Summit is regulated through the land disturbance permit and the Design and Construction Manual rather than a standalone grading permit. Earth-moving that clears more than 2,000 square feet requires the City land disturbance permit, and larger sites also need Missouri DNR coverage. Site grading must carry drainage away from structures and cannot concentrate runoff onto adjoining lots. Post-construction detention follows DCM Section 5600, which requires a minimum one-foot freeboard above the 100-year clogged condition. Diverting stormwater onto a neighbor creates civil liability regardless of project size.
Grading without the required land disturbance permit brings a stop-work order and fines. Diverting concentrated runoff onto a neighbor creates civil liability for drainage damage.
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