Once your infrastructure plans are approved by Development Services, you will receive an email which provides instructions on how to proceed with obtaining your permit.  When you have performed all steps as instructed, and have the required documentation, you will proceed to make an application for your permits, by uploading into the CompassKC system.  Similar to all City processes, you will work through the approvals in the CompassKC system.

We understand there may be some challenges as part of this transition, but we hope these changes will improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the permitting process.

The developer/owner, as shown on the plans, and the permittee of the issued permit must be the same. If there is a change to this information, the assigned DS plan reviewer should be informed as soon as possible.

General liability insurance that covers both bodily injury and property damage is required for all permits issued by DS and may be provided by either the permittee or the contractor performing the work. Valid insurance is also maintained during the two-year maintenance period (if applicable). Two insurance options are available:

Property Owner Provided Insurance

1. The minimum amount of coverage: $1,000,000
2. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, must be added to the insurance certificate as an additional insured.
3. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, must be added to the insurance certificate as a certificate holder. The certificate holder box information should appear as follows:

City of Kansas City, Missouri
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Contractor Provided Insurance on behalf of the Property Owner

1. The minimum amount of coverage: $1,000,000
2. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, must be added to the insurance certificate as an additional insured.
3. The property owner must be added to the insurance certificate as an additional insured.
4. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, must be added to the insurance certificate as a certificate holder. The certificate holder box information should appear as follows:

City of Kansas City, Missouri
414 E. 12th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Bonding for the work may be requested (Code of Ordinances Chapter 64 Section 4). The value of the bond is based on the construction valuations for public improvements provided by the professional engineer. The permit staff will request an electronic copy of the bond for review before accepting the signed original document. Only bonds presented on city-approved forms are accepted (see the bonding options and links to forms below).

Performance Bond: A performance bond is a surety bond obtained through an insurance company that guarantees the satisfactory completion of a construction project (performance obligations) by a developer/owner. This bond type is used for construction of street lights, traffic signals, and site disturbance (when upstream from a body of water). The bond is released after the final inspection and acceptance of the work.

Maintenance Bond: A maintenance bond is a surety bond that ensures acceptable condition of the work for two years after the improvements are field verified by the inspector. This bond type may be used for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street, ADA ramp, and stream buffer construction. The bond is released after the final maintenance period inspection and acceptance of the work.

Performance and Maintenance Bond: A performance and maintenance bond is a combination surety bond that can be used for sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street, ADA ramp, and stream buffer construction. The bond is released after the final maintenance period inspection and acceptance of the work.

Letter of Credit: A letter of credit (LOC) is a document issued by a bank or other financial institution guaranteeing that required funds are available for any incomplete construction or needed repairs. It can be used instead of a surety bond or payment in lieu of bond and is released after the final maintenance period inspection (if applicable) and acceptance of the work.

• Letter of Credit Instructions
• Letter of Credit
• Letter of Credit (Site Disturbance)

Payment in Lieu of Bond and/or Cash Deposit Form: Cash or check in the bond amount may be deposited with the City. It may be used instead of a surety bond and is released after the final maintenance period inspection (if applicable) and acceptance of the work.

Authorized Agent Form: Permittees may use one authorized agent to obtain permits for a project. Both the permittee and agent must register in CompassKC. Once registered, a completed Authorized Agent Form can be uploaded to the pending permit in CompassKC. The agent may receive communication related to the permit once the form is received.

Acknowledgment Form for Third-Party Materials Testing: If third-party materials testing is required (see Third Party Materials Testing Manual for information), please upload a signed acknowledgement form (located on the last page of the manual) to the permit in CompassKC.

Fees are determined by the DS plan review staff in accordance with the adopted Code of Ordinances.

Changes to Approved Plans after Permit Issuance

Any changes to the approved plans during the project's construction should first be discussed with the inspector assigned to the permit. After changes to the plans are approved by the DS plan reviewer, the permittee must obtain a revised permit. Updated bonding, insurance certificate, and additional fees may be requested.

Minor Infrastructure

Please visit Minor Infrastructure for sidewalk, curb, and drive approach construction (remove and replace only) permits.

Performance Bond Release Letter

Once the requirements for the performance bond are satisfied and the public improvements are accepted, the permittee will receive a release letter to end any further performance obligations. Maintenance bond provisions may still apply.

Permit Final Release Letter

When all requirements for the permit and bond are fulfilled, and the public infrastructure improvements are accepted as satisfactory, the permittee will receive a final release letter via CompassKC to conclude any further obligations.