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Leawood amends blasting ordinance to extend buffer and require HOA email notices
Summary
Council amended the city's construction‑blasting code to expand the buffer around existing structures from 100 to 300 feet and to require HOA notifications by mail and email; the ordinance passed unanimously.
The Leawood City Council adopted an ordinance updating the city code on construction blasting after staff incorporated two council requests.
Staff member Mr. Lay told the council the previous proposal had a 100‑foot buffer around existing structures and required HOA notification by mail; the council asked staff to increase the buffer to 300 feet and to notify HOAs by both mail and email. Staff revised the draft ordinance accordingly and the governing body adopted the amendment by roll call vote.
The change updates Section 7‑2‑21 (International Fire Code reference) and aims to provide greater notice and protection for residents adjacent to construction that uses blasting. Council members voted unanimously.
