Jackson County Code

The Jackson County Code is the code of ordinances of the county. The code contains the law of the county relating to county finances, planning and zoning, petty offenses, construction of buildings, and park operations, among many other subjects. Reference can be made to the code to determine whether Jackson County has a county ordinance relating to any particular subject.

For a copy of the code, or for answers to your questions about it, please contact the County Clerk's office or download PDF versions of the chapters you are interested in from the list below.

The County Legislature enacts amendments and revisions to the County Code from time to time. The webmaster will make every effort to ensure that the on-line version of the Code is current. However, before relying on the on-line Code, the user is advised to contact the County Clerk to verify its accuracy.

Jackson County Courthouse
415 E. 12th Street, 2nd floor
Kansas City, Missouri
(816) 881-3242 phone
(816) 881-3234 fax
Independence Office
200 S. Main
Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 881-1626 phone
(816) 881-4473 fax

Email:
CoClerk@jacksongov.org

Section Chart Updated 04-25-08
Repeal Chart Updated 02-14-08

00 Code Chapter Names & Numbers Updated 04-25-08
01 Construction of Ordinances
02 Government
05 Fiscal
06 Affirmative Action Programs - Contractors
07 County Personnel
08 Deferred Compensation Plan
09 Officers, Employees, Boards and Commissions
10 Purchasing
11 Sale of County Property owned by Jackson County
12 Records Retention and Open Records
13 Costs
14 Miscellaneous Provisions
15 Pension Plan Updated 04-25-08
16 Defense and Indemnification
17 Disability Plan
18 County Municipal Court Updated 04-25-08
20 Assessment and Taxation
21 Collection of Delinquent Taxes
23 Sales Tax
24 Jackson County Sheltered Workshop
25 Incorporation and Annexation Procedure
28 County Urban Road System
29 Blue Summit Sewer District No. 98
30 Solid Waste Management
31 Sewer System Regulations and Fees
32 Sewer District Financing
34 County Landfill Sites
36 Stormwater Management
40 Food Service Establishments
41 Alcoholic Beverages
42 Amusements
43 Adult Live Entertainment and Adult Entertainment Businesses
44 Nuisances
45 Animal Control
46 Weed Control
47 Indigents
48 Uniform Numbering System
50 Park Fees Updated 04-25-08
50 Park Regulations
52 Traffic Code
53 Load Limits
54 Building Code
55 Petty Offense Code Updated 04-25-08
56 Fireworks
57 Drug Paraphernalia
58 Imitation Drugs
60 Residential Facilities
70 Sheriff
72 Medical Examiner
74 Office of Human Relations and Citizen Complaints
75 Merit System Commission
77 Charter Review Commission
79 Tax Increment
80 Department of Corrections
81 Plan Commission
83 Economic Development Commission
84 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
85 Solid Waste Managment Advisory Board
86 Board of Trustees Community Mental Health Fund
87 Board of Domestic Violence Shelters
88 Jackson County Sports Complex Authority
89 Port Authority
90 Department of Records
91 Board of Equalization
92 Jackson County Convention & Sports Complex Fund
93 Anti-Drug Sales Tax
94 Historic Resources
240 Jackson County Unified Development Code
241 Erosion and Sediment Control Code
247 Oil and Gas

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