Public Works Permit Center

Permits and Permit Related Information

To schedule an inspection, please call (816) 892-1283 or email PWinspections@belton.org.

Inspections must be requested by voicemail or email the day prior to desired inspection date.

Land Disturbance

The City of Belton and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) both require permits for land disturbance activities.

City Permits:

Land-Disturbance-Less-than-1-Acre.pdf(PDF, 94KB)

Land-Disturbance-Greater-than-1-Acre.pdf(PDF, 105KB)

Link to MoDNR Permits:

MoDNR Land Disturbance/Stormwater Permits

Public Improvements

The City of Belton requires a Public Improvements Permit for all construction of public infrastructure.

Permit:

Belton-Public-Improvements-Permit.pdf(PDF, 494KB)

Bond:

Performance-and-Maintenance-Bond.pdf(PDF, 58KB)

Traffic Control

Starting Monday, October 28, 2024, all permits, licenses, and planning projects must be submitted through the City of Belton's new online eTRAKiT portal. This new site will allow users to submit applications, schedule inspections, and track internal review and scheduling through their dashboard. This new system will help streamline the permit, project, and license submittal, review, approval, and inspection processes. Additionally, an improved and expanded online payment system will accompany this new site. Please see the following guides for assistance:
How to Register for an eTRAKiT Account(PDF, 197KB)

Right-of-Way

Permits are required for all work within the right-of-way, including temporary traffic control, except as provided in Sec. 19-140 of the City ordinances. Replacement of driveways, plumbing repairs, or installation of a sprinkler system in the right-of-way does require a right-of-way permit.

Contractors must provide a certificate of insurance and a surety bond.

Permit Forms

For more information on working in the right-of-way, please visit the Working in the Right-of-Way page.

Working in the Right-of-Way

Water/Sewer

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) requires permitting for construction of new water and sanitary sewer lines.

Public Drinking Water Construction Permit Application

Sanitary Sewer Extension Construction Permit Application

For other forms, applications, and other documents, follow the link below to the MoDNR webpage.

MoDNR Forms, Applications, Permits, Manuals, and Other Documents

Floodplain

The City of Belton and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) require permits and certifications for any development in a floodplain.

City of Belton Floodplain Development Permit(PDF, 305KB)

SEMA "No-Rise" Certificate

FEMA Elevation Certificate

Quick Guide for Floodplain Management(PDF, 9MB)

For more information, click the link below.

SEMA Floodplain Forms

Building

Click the link below for Building and Planning Department permits and related information.

Community Planning & Building