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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Codes Administration
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The City of Harrisonville is committed to helping the residents of our community by providing standards that contribute to a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the City. The participation of each resident is essential to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods. |
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Foundations, roofs, doors and windows are to be reasonably weather tight and water tight. All exterior surfaces are to be repainted when scaling or peeling paint occurs. |
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Guardrails and handrails of exterior porches, landings and decks are to be structurally sound. |
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Yes. Screens, awnings, trellises, chimneys, storm windows, gutters, and retaining walls are to be safe and secure, and maintained in good repair. |
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Any fence or portion of a fence that is leaning, sagging, or missing supports or pickets requires replacement or repair to a sturdy upright position. |
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Grandfathered is another way to describe something that is considered existing and non-conforming. Grandfathered, or existing non-conforming is a term used to describe a situation that existed prior to the adoption of a new ordinance or law. For example: A resident has a 48” high fence in their front yard which was constructed ten years ago. The neighbor desires to construct the same fence in their front yard, but a new ordinance was passed three years ago which still permits a fence in the front yard, but only 42” high. The 48” high fence is “grandfathered” because it existed prior to the adoption of the new height limitation. |
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Residential waste containers are to be stored in the garage or along the side or rear of the house. The container is to be closed to prevent odors, insects, or trash from blowing out. Containers may be placed at the curb for pickup no sooner than 5:00 P.M. on the day preceding collection. |
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Items such as furniture and appliances will require a special pick-up and need to be scheduled with the collector. Additionally, appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, freezers or washers cannot be set out with doors still on them. The City also schedules a Household Hazardous Waste disposal day during the year. |
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Gravel driveways, or gravel parking pads are not permitted in Harrisonville. Pre-existing gravel drives or pads may be maintained, but may not be enlarged. |
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Vehicles with a designated weight specification in excess of one ton (2,000 lbs) is not permitted to be parked in a residentially zoned neighborhood, including but not limited to; flat bed trucks, dump trucks, utility wreckers and tandem axle trucks. Cab and chassis trucks (does not include standard pickups or factory built cab and bed trucks which are designed as a singular unit) if they meet size regulations. Exception: Any vehicle that is performing a service to or upon property or standard passenger vehicles. |
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Cars, boats, motor homes, camping trailers and hauling trailers may be parked or stored on a paved driveway, in the side yard or in the rear yard. They are not permitted to be parked or stored in the front yard on the grass. Residents are always invited to contact the Codes Administration Department, 816-380-8958, to discuss specific circumstances. |
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Any vehicle with the absence of one (1) or more parts of the vehicle necessary for the lawful operation of the vehicle upon the streets and highways. |
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Provided repairs are being made or registration plates are being obtained, 7 days are allowed for repairs, removal or storage of the vehicle. |
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City codes require owners maintain their property so that it does not become unsightly. Weeds and grass allowed to grow in excess of twelve (12”) inches in height are in violation of the City’s codes. Procedure:
To report a weed/grass violation, call the Codes Administration Department at 816-380-8958, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The report will be investigated, and if found to be valid, ownership of the property will be verified through the County records. The property owner(s) will then be notified and given a reasonable amount of time to correct the violation. Provided no corrective action has been taken at the end of the prescribed period, the City will authorize its abatement contractor to mow the property, and the property owner(s) will be billed for the work. Provided the property owner(s) does not pay the bill, the costs will be added to the property tax as a special assessment.
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To register a complaint or concern, please contact the Codes Administration Department at 816-380-8958, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. We are committed to promoting the improvement of quality of life for the community. |
Law Enforcement
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The officer is doing more than filling out a form. License and registration checks are made via radio to the Communications Center. Like the Internet, these inquiries are subject to delay due to volume or other technical circumstances. Officers need to make these checks and try their best to conclude the traffic stop as expeditiously as possible. |
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You should always remain in your car unless otherwise directed by the officer. An officer might interpret someone suddenly exiting their car and approaching him/her as a athreat. Stay put and refrain from a lot of movement, even if it is simply to tidy up your car. The officer will come to you. |
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See Missouri's Department of Revenue website for specific violation and an explanation of the driver's license point system. |
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No. However, warnings records are maintained by the Police Department. |
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No. In some cases, the officer does not lock in the initial reading in order to obtain a tracking history of the speed or to identify correctly the offending vehicle. The officers observation of the violation as measured by the speed detection instrument is all that is required. |
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No. This is an initial appearance date. On this date, you will appear before the Municipal Judge and enter a plea of guilty, in which case the violation will be adjudicated,or Not Guilty, requiring a court date to be set. Please review the reverse side of the citation for more court information. |
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Contact the clerk of the appropriate court in the jurisdiction where the citation was issued. |
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Decisions to cite are situational and circumstantial. The nature of the violation, weather conditions or other factors are considered before issuing a citiation. An individual's driving record is typically not a factor. |
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No. While the Police Department will investigate comlaints regarding the conduct of its employees, we believe that the merits of the citation should be assessed by the judiciary system. |
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Missouri is a participating member of the Interstate Violator Compact Act, which means that if you receive a citation for a moving violation in another state, it will be reported to the Missouri Department of Revenue and may be reflected on your driving record. |
Parks & Recreation
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For children 15 and older and adults under the age of 65 a state fishing license is required. |
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All park shelters are available for a small daily use fee. For further information or to reserve a shelter, call (816) 380-8980. |
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No. It is unadvisable to interact with or feed any wild animal. It is ultimately harmful to the geese. |
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