Permit Required? Sometimes Required
Typical Fee Range $50–$100 Standard zoning permit fee for residential fences.
Fee Method Flat fee
Apply Online Apply at City Planning and Development - Permits Division →

What's Required in Kansas City

  • Permit only required for fences over 6 feet in height.
  • Front yard fences limited to 4 feet tall and must be 50% open.
  • Must not be placed in public easements or rights-of-way.
  • Sightline triangles must be maintained for corner visibility.
  • Finished side of the fence is not required by code to face out.
  • Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited in residential areas.

How to Get a Fence Permit in Kansas City

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Step 1: Check Height

Confirm your fence is 6ft or less to avoid a formal permit.

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Step 2: Plot Plan

Mark your fence location on a property survey map.

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Step 3: Submit Online

Apply for a zoning permit via Compass KC if required.

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Step 4: Dig Safely

Call 811 to locate underground utilities before digging.

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Step 5: Completion

Final inspection only required if a formal permit was issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

No permit is needed, but it must be at least 50% open style.
Yes, but it requires a permit and must meet rear yard rules.
The flat zoning permit fee is typically $50.