Independence restricts RV and boat parking to side and rear yards on improved surfaces. Front-yard storage prohibited. The city's suburban character and proximity to Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake drives boat ownership.
Independence municipal code prohibits front-yard RV and boat storage. Recreational vehicles and boats must be stored on an improved surface in side or rear yards. Vehicles must be currently registered and in operable condition. Screening from street view preferred. Independence's eastern location near Lake Jacomo and Blue Springs Lake within Fleming Park makes boat ownership common. Winter storage requires covering. Inoperable vehicles parked beyond 72 hours are subject to removal under MO Rev. Stat. §304.155.
Code compliance notice with correction period. Fines $100 to $500/day. HOA fines per CC&Rs.
Independence, MO
Independence 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.
Independence, MO
Independence requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Independence, MO
Independence restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nu...
Independence, MO
Independence restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
Independence, MO
Independence may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
Independence, MO
Independence generally permits artificial turf installation with some requirements for drainage, appearance, and base preparation.
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