Lee's Summit, MO Environmental Rules: Stormwater Management (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit Trigger
- Over 2,000 sq ft disturbed
- Fee Range
- $200 to $1,400
- Over One Acre
- Also MO DNR permit
- Detention
- 1-ft freeboard (DCM 5600)
Summary
Lee's Summit requires a City land disturbance permit for any site clearing more than 2,000 square feet of ground. Fees run $200 to $1,400 by acreage, and sites over one acre also need a Missouri DNR permit.
An erosion and sediment control plan, which must pass City review
Full Breakdown
Lee's Summit regulates construction stormwater and erosion through Code Section 22.5-3 (Bill No. 04-142) and its Design and Construction Manual (Ordinance 5813). Public Works Inspections issues the land disturbance permit; applicants submit an erosion and sediment control plan for City review, plus the fee, before clearing more than 2,000 square feet. Sites larger than one acre must also hold Missouri DNR land disturbance coverage. Post-construction detention basins follow DCM Section 5600, which sets a minimum one-foot freeboard and a 40-hour extended-detention water quality volume. Runoff drains toward the Little Blue River and Cedar Creek.
Violations & Fines
Clearing ground without the required land disturbance permit or an approved erosion control plan brings a stop-work order and fines. Illicit discharges to storm drains draw additional penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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