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Roofing Information

 

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Roofing PDF Files:

City of Leawood Approved Roofing Materials and Color List [172.6 KB]

Application for Roofing Materials [18.98 KB]

Roofing Materials Ordinance [74.68 KB]

Roofing Regulations & Requirements [128.62 KB]

Homeowner Associations Notifications List [7.7 KB] - City ordinance requires that a two business day notice be given to homes associations who wish to be notified of re-roofing permit applications. This requirement went into effect May 26, 2009. For a list of participating homes associations please click here. [7.7 KB]

 

Residential Re-Roofs

A permit is required for roofing projects within the City of Leawood. This would include removing an existing roofing material to replace it with a new material or covering an existing roof with a new material.

A permit application may be obtained in person from the Codes Administration Division at City Hall or by clicking here [173.19 KB]. The form must be filled out completely and returned with the following required information:

- A completed permit application. The application must note the type of roofing materials to be used. The materials must be approved prior to installation

- The contractor must have a valid City of Leawood license as well as Class DR license, or equivalent.

Listed below are permitted roofing materials. A complete list of permitted materials, including color and manufacturer, can be obtained in person from the Codes Administration Division at City Hall or by clicking here [172.6 KB].

  • - Wood Shingles
  • - Wood Shakes
  • - Slate
  • - Clay Tile
  • - Concrete Tile
  • - Synthetic Slate
  • - Synthetic Shingles
  • - Stone Coated Steel Roofing
  • - Metal Roofing
  • - Laminated Composition Shingles
  • - SBS Modified Shingles

A minimum UL Class B fire rating is required for Synthetic Slate, Synthetic Shingles, Stone Coated Steel Roofing and Metal Roofing.

A minimum UL Class A fire rating is required for Laminated Composition Shingles and SBS Modified Shingles.

For more information about roofing, the City offers a brochure. You may access this document by clicking here [128.62 KB].

 

Expiration:

Permits expire after 180 days from the date of issuance. Additional time may be granted if substantial completion can be verified prior to the expiration of the permit.

 

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