Engineering

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The City of Raymore has adopted the following engineering standards and technical specifications to guide development and ensure safe, high-quality construction of public infrastructure.

Engineering Technical Specifications

• Contract Documents - Standard Technical Specifications
• Sanitary Sewer - Standard Technical Specifications (Revised August 2025)
• Storm Sewer - Standard Technical Specifications
• Street - Standard Technical Specifications (Revised August 2025)
• Water - Standard Technical Specifications

Erosion Control & Sediment Management

The City enforces land disturbance and erosion control requirements to protect public safety and water quality. All residential building permit applications must include a plot plan showing proposed erosion control or sediment barrier measures, which must be installed before construction begins. Responsible parties are accountable for maintaining these measures, which are reviewed during inspections and spot checks, particularly after rainfall events.
Failure to comply may result in corrective action, including stop work orders, citations, or City-completed repairs billed to the responsible party. Repeated violations may result in suspension of the license to work within the City.

• Erosion Control Plot Plan Checklist & APWA Guidelines

For questions regarding erosion control measures, contact the Engineering Office at 816-331-1852.
These standards ensure that construction and development activities comply with City requirements, protect public health and safety, and provide long-term durability of public infrastructure.

The City of Raymore implements a Phase II Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) to improve water quality by preventing pollutants in stormwater runoff from entering local water bodies. Best Management Practices (BMPs) are used to address potential sources of pollutants and comply with federal and state regulations.

Stormwater Management Plan

Six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs)

Phase II Stormwater Management Plan Reports

Contact & Questions
Email stormwater@raymore.com

The following resources provide access to City Master Plans, studies, and right-of-way information relevant to Public Works and development activities.

• City Master Plans and Studies
  • Water Storage and Supply Study 2009
  • Water Storage and Supply Study 2004
  • Waste Water Master Plan 2009
  • Waste Water Master Plan 2004
  • Watershed Management Plan 2009
  • Watershed Management Plan 2006
  • Transportation Master Plan
• Right-of-Way
  • Management Code
  • Permit Information
• Land Disturbance/Grading Permit Application

What is the Right of Way?

The Right of Way is the area on, below or above the present and future City streets, alleys, bridges, bikeways, parkways, and sidewalks.

What projects require a Right of Way Permit?

1. Driveway improvements.

2. Installation of new utilities or relocation of utilities (cable, phone, fiber optics, gas, and electricity) No permit required for repairs or maintenance.

What projects require a Special Right of Way Permit?

1. Sprinkler systems approved by the City Engineer may be placed in the Right of Way.

Why do I need a Right of Way Permit?

1. Ordinance 20050, Bill 1348 of the City of Raymore requires you to have a permit.

2. To recognize the City’s primary role as chief steward of the right-of-way and its duty to its citizens to recover the cost of managing the right-of way and incursions

into it.

3. To clarify and regulate conditions of occupancy and construction for those ROW-users occupying space within the City’s right-of-way given the anticipated increased use of the right-of-way and the fact that the right-of-way is a limited resource.

4. To recognize the necessity of sound management practices in light of the increased use of the right-of-way and the fact that the right-of-way is a limited resource.

5. To treat each ROW-user equitably and in a competitive neutral manner with considerations that may be unique to the technologies and situation of each particular ROW-user.

6. To minimize disruption, visual impact or inconvenience to the public, and to preserve the public health, safety and welfare.

7. To comply with state and federal legislation.

How do I obtain a Right of Way Permit?

Right of Way permits may be purchased in the Engineering Division at Raymore City Hall, 100 Municipal Circle. Right of Way permits vary in cost depending on how much and what part of the right of way is being disturbed. 

For more information please call or stop by the City of Raymore Engineering Division.

816-331-1852