Blue Springs, MO Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

Chapter 505's Article VI, Use and Management of Rights-of-Way, requires every rights-of-way user, defined broadly to include anyone occupying City rights-of-way for facilities or services, to register with the City. Existing users without a franchise or written City Council consent had 90 days from the article's effective date to register, and anyone new to using the rights-of-way must register before starting. No one may use the rights-of-way in any capacity without registering and obtaining the necessary rights-of-way permit or temporary traffic control permit from the Director of Public Works.

Section 505.340(B) extends the permit requirement to adjoining property owners directly: no owner may construct, maintain, or permit any fixed structure, material, or object on the portion of the right-of-way next to their land without the appropriate rights-of-way permit. Permit fees run high for excavation work, a $1,500 deposit and fee under Section 505.350(A) for cuts in paved surfaces, and permits are valid for 60 days with one 60-day extension available on request. The Director can deny a permit for incomplete applications, a history of non-compliance, or public health and safety concerns, and unpermitted excavation triggers an immediate stop-work directive under Section 505.340(E).