The Development Services Department guides and manages the growth of the City of Raymore by coordinating planning, zoning, building inspections, and code enforcement activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and sustainable development.

Department Responsibilities:

Implementing and maintaining Raymore Blueprint 2045, the City’s comprehensive plan for long-range growth and community development.

  • Administering and updating the Unified Development Code to ensure consistent and efficient land use regulation.
  • Reviewing and coordinating development proposals, including zoning requests, site plans, and subdivision plats, to promote orderly and compatible growth.
  • Enforcing adopted building construction, property maintenance, and zoning codes to protect public health, safety, and community appearance.
  • Overseeing the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial data programs to support planning, mapping, and decision-making.

Through collaboration with residents, developers, and other city departments, Development Services ensures Raymore’s built environment reflects the community’s goals for growth and development, in accordance with the Raymore Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

Select an option below for quick access to common Development Services actions.
Submit a Development Application

Submit a Permit

Schedule an Inspection

Report a Code Violation

View GIS Maps

Development Services Resources

Quick links to City of Raymore resources, guides, and regulations to assist residents, businesses, and developers.

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  • Accessory Buildings
  • Contractor Licensing
  • Decks
  • Development Services Department
  • Excise Tax (for development that generates new traffic)
  • Fences
  • History of Raymore
  • Home Occupations
  • Mobile Vendors
  • New Businesses
  • Permanent Signs
  • Property Maintenance Codes
  • Radon Control Systems
  • Seasonal Outdoor Sales Events
  • Site Tree Requirements
  • Sump Pump Discharge Events
  • Swimming Pools
  • Temporary Signs
  • Agricultural District
  • Business Park and Industrial Districts
  • Commercial Districts
  • Multi-Family Residential Districts
  • Single-Family Residential Districts
  • Annexation Guide
  • Conditional Use Permit Sign Guide
  • Conditional Use Permit Guide
  • Easement Vacation Guide
  • Final Plat Guide
  • Minor Plat
  • Preliminary Plat Guide
  • "PUD" Planned Unit Development Guide
  • Replat Guide
  • Rezoning Guide
  • Site Plan Amendment Guide
  • Solar Collector Install Guide
  • Site Plan Review Guide
  • Special Use Guide
  • Variance of Use Guide
  • Variance of Development Standards Guide
  • Wind Turbine Guide

Contact Us

Contact the Development Services Department staff for questions about planning, zoning, permits, inspections, code enforcement, and economic development.

GIS Coordinator

Thomas Ehlinger

Development Services

Building Inspector

Ty Erickson

Development Services

Administrative Assistant

Catherine Alegre

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Economic Development Director

Jordan Lea

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Senior Planner

Dave McCumber

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Code Enforcement Officer

Drayton Vogel

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Building Official

Jon Woerner

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