{
  "version": "2025-2026",
  "source": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/",
  "license": "CC-BY 4.0 \u2014 confirm with each city before relying on this data for legal/permitting purposes.",
  "count": 15,
  "items": [
    {
      "id": "kansas-city-mo",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "City of Kansas City Code, Chapter 18 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 61 - Stormwater Management",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "Yes for full gutter replacement on rental/commercial properties; generally NO for like-for-like residential gutter replacement on owner-occupied single-family homes.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Downspouts shall discharge a minimum of 5 feet from foundations and shall not be connected directly to the sanitary sewer (KC Code \u00a761-23). Connection to the storm sewer requires APWA Section 5600 compliance.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for routine residential like-for-like replacement; $50-$150 if a permit is pulled for structural/fascia work.",
      "inspection_required": "Final inspection required only when permit is pulled (typically tied to fascia/soffit framing work, not the gutter itself).",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks or downspout extensions required where downspouts terminate on grade within 5 ft of a foundation or property line.",
      "additional_notes": "KC Water requires downspout disconnection from the combined sewer in specific Overflow Control Plan zones; check the KC Water 'Smart Sewer' map before tying into any underground line.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/kansas-city-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "kansas-city-ks",
      "city": "Kansas City",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Unified Government Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 - Buildings; Chapter 27 - Stormwater (Wyandotte County)",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/ks/kansas_city",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "Residential like-for-like gutter replacement does NOT require a permit. New construction, additions, or any work that alters roof framing or fascia depth requires a building permit.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Per Unified Government stormwater rules, roof drainage may not discharge across a public sidewalk in a manner that creates a hazard. Discharge to grade must be at least 4 ft from any foundation.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for like-for-like; $75 minimum building permit if pulled.",
      "inspection_required": "Building Inspections Division performs final inspection on permitted projects only.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks recommended; not strictly mandated for replacement work.",
      "additional_notes": "Wyandotte County has an active MS4 stormwater program \u2014 contractors discharging slurry, sealant, or paint chips into any storm inlet face fines under Chapter 27.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/kansas-city-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "overland-park-ks",
      "city": "Overland Park",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Overland Park Municipal Code, Chapter 16 - Buildings & Construction (adopts 2018 IRC); Chapter 16.305 - Stormwater Management",
      "code_url": "https://www.opkansas.org/city-government/codes-and-ordinances/",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for like-for-like gutter and downspout replacement on single-family residential. Permit IS required if fascia is being replaced more than 8 linear feet or any roof framing is exposed.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Roof drainage shall discharge a minimum of 5 ft from any building foundation (per adopted IRC R401.3, locally enforced).",
      "permit_cost": "$60 minimum building permit when required.",
      "inspection_required": "Required only for permitted work; calls scheduled through MyOPK online portal.",
      "splash_block_required": "Concrete splash blocks or solid extensions required where downspouts discharge within 5 ft of property line.",
      "additional_notes": "Overland Park has strict tree-preservation rules in older neighborhoods (Indian Hills, Mission Farms). Crews may not stage ladders against protected trees \u2014 confirm with City Forester before work.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/overland-park-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "olathe-ks",
      "city": "Olathe",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Olathe Municipal Code, Title 15 - Buildings & Construction; Title 13.36 - Stormwater Management Utility",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/ks/olathe",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit required for residential gutter replacement on existing single-family homes. NEW gutter installation as part of a new build or addition is rolled into the building permit.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Discharge must not create concentrated flow across a neighboring property. Minimum 4 ft from foundation; 5 ft preferred per 2018 IRC.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for replacement work.",
      "inspection_required": "Only when permit pulled.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks or extensions required where soil grade slopes toward the foundation.",
      "additional_notes": "Olathe Stormwater Utility fee is on every property tax bill \u2014 homeowners installing larger downspouts that handle more square footage are not penalized.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/olathe-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "lees-summit-mo",
      "city": "Lee's Summit",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Lee's Summit Municipal Code, Chapter 7 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 27 - Streets, Sidewalks & Public Property; Stormwater Manual",
      "code_url": "https://www.cityofls.net/development-services",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit required for like-for-like residential gutter replacement. Permits required for any work affecting roof structure, fascia depth, or where ground-level drainage piping is being installed beneath a sidewalk or driveway.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Lee's Summit Stormwater Design Manual requires roof drainage to be conveyed at least 5 ft from foundations. Discharge to a public storm system requires Engineering Department approval and an APWA-compliant tap.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for replacement; $85 building permit if pulled.",
      "inspection_required": "Final inspection on permitted work only.",
      "splash_block_required": "Required where downspouts discharge to bare soil; sodded areas need erosion-resistant pads.",
      "additional_notes": "Lee's Summit is the home base for Premier Gutters KC. Same-day quotes and next-day install slots are normally available for Lee's Summit ZIPs 64063, 64064, 64081, 64082, 64086.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/lees-summit-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "independence-mo",
      "city": "Independence",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Independence Municipal Code, Title 4 - Buildings & Construction; Title 11 - Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places (Stormwater)",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/mo/independence",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for like-for-like residential gutter replacement. Pulled-permit work triggers fascia inspection.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Roof drainage may not flow onto adjacent property. Minimum 5 ft setback from foundation per locally adopted IRC.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for replacement; $60 minimum if permit pulled.",
      "inspection_required": "Only when permitted.",
      "splash_block_required": "Required at all downspout terminations within 5 ft of foundation.",
      "additional_notes": "Independence Power & Light has rules about staging ladders/boom lifts under overhead lines \u2014 call IPL 48 hrs ahead for any work within 10 ft of a service drop.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/independence-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "shawnee-ks",
      "city": "Shawnee",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Shawnee Municipal Code, Chapter 14 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 13.40 - Stormwater Management",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/ks/shawnee",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential gutter replacement. Major fascia/soffit reconstruction over 12 lin ft requires a building permit.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Discharge minimum 5 ft from foundation; cannot be tied into sanitary sewer.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement; $75 building permit minimum.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks/extensions required where grade slopes toward house.",
      "additional_notes": "Shawnee enforces an HOA-style architectural review for homes in PUD overlays (notably west of Pflumm Rd) \u2014 confirm gutter color with HOA before order.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/shawnee-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "lenexa-ks",
      "city": "Lenexa",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Lenexa Municipal Code, Chapter 4 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 4.10 - Stormwater Management",
      "code_url": "https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments_-_divisions/code_administration",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Per Lenexa Stormwater Design Manual, roof drainage must not create erosion or concentrated flow across neighboring lots. 5 ft minimum from foundation.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Required at every downspout discharging on grade.",
      "additional_notes": "Lenexa requires erosion-control measures (silt sock, gravel pad) when downspout work disturbs more than 100 sq ft of soil.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/lenexa-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "leawood-ks",
      "city": "Leawood",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Leawood Municipal Code, Chapter 13 - Buildings & Construction; Stormwater Design Standards",
      "code_url": "https://www.leawood.org/government/departments/community-development",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like gutter replacement. New construction permits include gutters under the building permit.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Discharge minimum 5 ft from foundation. Tying into curb-cuts requires Engineering approval.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 for replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks required; many neighborhoods require buried discharge lines (pop-up emitters).",
      "additional_notes": "Leawood is extremely strict on aesthetic uniformity. Many neighborhoods require BRONZE or BROWN gutters only \u2014 confirm with HOA before ordering coil.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/leawood-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "liberty-mo",
      "city": "Liberty",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Liberty Municipal Code, Chapter 13 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 22 - Stormwater Management",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/mo/liberty",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement. Required if fascia framing is exposed or new construction.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "5 ft minimum from foundation per locally adopted 2018 IRC.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement; $50+ if permit pulled.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Required at every downspout terminus.",
      "additional_notes": "Liberty has active stormwater enforcement near the Wymore Creek watershed \u2014 work in that zone needs erosion BMPs.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/liberty-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "blue-springs-mo",
      "city": "Blue Springs",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Blue Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 7 - Buildings & Construction; Stormwater Management Manual",
      "code_url": "https://www.bluespringsgov.com/356/Building-Codes",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "5 ft minimum setback from foundations; no direct tie to sanitary sewer.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks required at every grade discharge.",
      "additional_notes": "Blue Springs enforces a Tree Preservation Ordinance \u2014 staging equipment under protected trees may trigger fines. Confirm before scheduling.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/blue-springs-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "raytown-mo",
      "city": "Raytown",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Raytown Municipal Code, Chapter 23 - Buildings & Construction",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/mo/raytown",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Per locally adopted IRC, roof drainage shall discharge 5 ft minimum from foundations.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks recommended at all grade terminations.",
      "additional_notes": "Raytown housing stock skews 1950s ranch \u2014 original eaves are often only 4\" gutter; upgrading to 5\" is standard, 6\" if the roof exceeds 25 squares.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/raytown-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "gladstone-mo",
      "city": "Gladstone",
      "state": "MO",
      "code_chapter": "Gladstone Municipal Code, Chapter 4 - Buildings & Construction",
      "code_url": "https://library.municode.com/mo/gladstone",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "5 ft from foundation per adopted IRC.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Required at every downspout terminus on grade.",
      "additional_notes": "Gladstone shares stormwater enforcement with Clay County \u2014 runoff issues escalate quickly to County health if drainage damages a neighboring lot.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/gladstone-mo/"
    },
    {
      "id": "mission-ks",
      "city": "Mission",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Mission Municipal Code, Chapter 410 - Buildings & Construction; Chapter 415 - Stormwater",
      "code_url": "https://www.missionks.org/government/code-of-ordinances",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Discharge minimum 4 ft from foundation per local stormwater rules.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks required at every discharge to grade.",
      "additional_notes": "Mission has a Transportation Utility Fee tied to impervious surface \u2014 does NOT apply to gutter replacement work.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/mission-ks/"
    },
    {
      "id": "prairie-village-ks",
      "city": "Prairie Village",
      "state": "KS",
      "code_chapter": "Prairie Village Municipal Code, Chapter 7 - Buildings; Stormwater Design Standards",
      "code_url": "https://www.pvkansas.com/government/community-development",
      "permit_required_for_like_for_like_residential": "NO permit for residential like-for-like replacement. New gutter installation as part of a building project rolled into the main permit.",
      "downspout_setback_rule": "Roof drainage shall discharge no closer than 5 ft from any foundation and may not be directed at a neighbor's property.",
      "permit_cost": "$0 replacement.",
      "inspection_required": "Only on permitted work.",
      "splash_block_required": "Splash blocks required at all grade discharges.",
      "additional_notes": "Prairie Village has an active Architectural Review program for several historic blocks (notably around Mission Rd and Tomahawk). Submit gutter color samples to City Hall before install in those zones.",
      "page_url": "https://premiergutterskc.com/permits/prairie-village-ks/"
    }
  ]
}