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City staff outlines temporary certificate of occupancy process, common issues and fixes
Summary
Staff presented an informational overview of the city's temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) process: TCOs can be issued when interiors pass inspection, are valid 30 days (extensions possible), cost $50 per extension, and common TCO reasons include sod timing and damaged curbs or ADA ramps.
Lee's Summit — City staff provided an informational presentation on Jan. 14 about the temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) process and recent steps to tighten oversight of outstanding exterior punch-list items.
Steve Robbins, assistant director of field services, explained that under the City of Lee's Summit code (section 7-168, paraphrased) a TCO may be issued when a structure is safe for intended occupancy while remaining exterior items are completed. "To qualify for a TCO, all…
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