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1. Where can I find the latest version of the City of Liberty design criteria and technical specifications?

The City of Liberty design criteria and technical specifications are readily available online through the following link.

Any questions regarding the Design Criteria and Technical Specifications or about public works projects or this process should be directed to the Engineering Division at 816-439-4500. Design Criteria & Technical Specs»

2. How do I obtain a public improvement permit?

A public improvement permit application may be submitted to the office of the City Engineer. The Public Improvement Permit application requires that an associated Performance and Maintenance Bond accompany the application. The required permit fee is 5% of the contract cost for the permitted improvements is due at the time of application.

3. When do I need to obtain a right-of-way permit?

A permit must be obtained prior to any work performed in the right-of-way. This work may include, but is not limited to, replacing a sidewalk, curb, driveway, driveway culvert, plumbing or other repairs.

4. What is the fee and process for obtaining a right-of-way permit?

The fee for permit and inspection of right-of-way work is $45.00 and is issued through the office of the City Engineer; the permit shall expire after 60 days from the date of issuance. Allow at least 24 hours for permit processing. All persons and entities maintaining, constructing, or installing facilities are required to maintain an up-to-date City Occupational License and up-to-date Liability Insurance conforming to the requirements as detailed in the City Right-of-Way Ordinance passed 1-25-2010. If you are the resident property owner conducting the work yourself, you do not need a City occupational License.

5. What if I need to cut into the street for a utility repair?

Any Person with a Right-of-Way Permit is authorized to use Street Plate Bridging (SPB) to cover open excavations, prior to backfill and restoring the street surface suitable for public use; embedded SPB are required during the months of December through February. SPB shall be marked with the owner's name and telephone number. A City SPB permit must be obtained for a fee of $25.00 as part of a right-of-way permit application. For the first 21 days there will be no additional daily permit fee. A daily permit fee of $50.00 shall be imposed commencing on the 22nd day after the SPB permit issuance and each day thereafter. If the SPB is placed prior to obtaining a permit, the permit application fee shall be $100.00 and the daily permit fee begins immediately and will be doubled.

6. Can I install irrigation sprinkler heads in the public right of way?

Yes. Contractors installing an irrigation system in the public right of way must obtain an occupation license in the City of Liberty and apply for both a building permit (lawn sprinkler system permit) and a right of way permit. By City ordinance, a Release and Indemnification waiver needs to be signed and notarized by each person on the deed prior to applying for an irrigation permit. Backflow devices must be inspected by the City. More information on irrigation permit procedures is available by calling the Engineering Division at 816-439-4500.

7. How do I locate utility lines on my property?

Before digging in the right-of-way or in your own yard, you are required to contact the appropriate parties for utility line locations. This is to ensure the utilities are identified so that an appropriate distance may be maintained during excavation for the safety of all. Those parties are DIG RITE (1-800-344-7483) and City of Liberty Water & Sewer Division, 816-439-4514. Both of these parties will need three (3) working days notification prior to digging.

8. Can I build in a floodplain?

Floodplain development in the City of Liberty must conform to Section 30-100 of the City Unified Development Ordinance and is subject to review by the City Engineer. For developments within a 100-year floodplain, a City Floodplain Development Permit is required.

9. Why do I need flood insurance?

Flooding is America's most common disaster. Yet it is not covered by most homeowners insurance. Many people think they don't need flood insurance because they believe federal disaster assistance will come to their aid. But floods are not always declared a federal disaster. And even when they are, aid is usually in the form of a loan that must be paid back with interest. Flood insurance, on the other hand, pays for all covered losses, and, unlike loans, that money doesn't have to be paid back. Find out more about flood insurance at www.FloodSmart.gov or by contacting your insurance agent. For more information on obtaining copies of flood maps, how to read them, and to request map changes that may be warranted, go to http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/info.shtm or contact the Engineering Division at 816-439-4500.

10. Can I request a change in street parking regulations?

To request a change in public parking, such as "no parking" or restricted parking signage, a Parking Regulation Petition must be completed and returned to the office of the City Engineer. The petition must be completed and signatures obtained by 75% of the residents in the adjacent area of the request. For a better description of the area required for a petition request, you may contact the City engineer’s office for a map of the required signatures before submitting the petition to the city. If you have questions about parking or regulations or the petition process, please contact engineering at 816-439-4500.