"Pointer" signs that direct traffic to a property for sale are not permitted.

"Open house" pointer signs are permitted to direct traffic to a property for sale only from Friday at 5:00pm until Sunday at 5:00pm.

Owners living in the City limits are required to provide proof of current paid personal property tax and also be current on real estate taxes and sales taxes, if applicable.

For construction contractors with two or more employees, a current certificate showing worker's compensation coverage must be submitted with the application.

For plumbers and electricians, a master's certificate, license from the City of Kansas City or Independence must be submitted.

If all required information is submitted with the application, it will be processed the same day received. If delivered in person, the application will be processed immediately. Occupation License Information

• Retaining existing business and industry
• Recruiting new businesses
• Assisting entrepreneurs with start-up businesses

Because the “STOP” sign causes a substantial inconvenience to motorists, it should be used only where warranted. By policy and by law Raymore follows the recognized National Standard for the installation of all traffic control devices including “STOP” signs. Sections of that National Standard regarding “STOP” signs can be summarized as follows:

TWO-WAY STOP – is used to protect traffic on one of two intersecting streets by requiring traffic on the other street to come to a complete stop and is suitable under the following conditions:

1. Where the protected street is a major street,
2. Where sight distances approaching the intersection are substandard and the general right-of-way rule is unsafe, or,
3. Where there is a record of an accident pattern correctable by right-of-way controls.

MULTI-WAY STOP – is intended primarily where two collector or major streets intersect, where traffic volumes are approximately equal, and where any of the following conditions are met:

1. Where traffic signals are warranted, the Multi-Way “STOP” is an interim measure,
2. Where there is a documented accident problem as indicated by five or more accidents in a 12-month period of a type susceptible to correction by Multi-Way “STOP”, or
3. Where the average total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all approaches is at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and the combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor street must average at least 200 per hour for the same 8 hours.

One common misuse of “STOP” signs is to arbitrarily interrupt through traffic. “STOP” signs are regularly requested by citizens with expectations that they will control speeds or reduce volume in residential neighborhoods. Studies both locally and nationally have shown that this is not the case. The speed reduction is only effective in the immediate vicinity of the “STOP” sign and frequently speeds are actually higher between intersections.

While most drivers are reasonable and prudent, any device can be ignored or circumvented by a determined motorist, and unwarranted or unreasonable signs may result in flagrant violations. In the case where unwarranted “STOP” signs are used as “speed breakers”, they instill a false sense of security in the neighborhood and an attitude of contempt or disrespect in passing motorists – a dangerous combination. For all of the above reasons, “STOP” signs are not used as speed control devices.

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If the down, missing, or damaged sign is a stop sign, it should be reported immediately as this is a public safety concern. Please contact the Streets Division at (816) 331-2377, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If it is after business hours contact the Raymore Police Department non-emergency number, (816) 331-0530. Request Tracker

The City's distribution system generally operates within a pressure range that does not vary more than 5-10 pounds per square inch (psi). Customers who reside in higher elevations throughout the service area will naturally experience less water pressure than those residing in valleys and lower elevations. This is due to the fact that the water column height in the water towers is what produces the pressure on the water mains to push the water to the customer.

You may pick up a copy of the report at the reception window located at:
Police Headquarters
100 Municipal Circle
Raymore, MO

Please call Ms. Jerre Fortner, the Records Clerk, prior to coming in so your report will be ready, (816) 331-0530 ext. 1216.

There is a $2 fee to obtain a copy of your police report. Depending on any additional pages you need or any supplemental reports involved, additional fees may apply.