Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

City of Kansas City - Solar Easements and Geothermal Access

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Missouri
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Construction, Nonprofit, Residential, Institutional
Last Updated:
06/02/2020

Summary

Solar Easements

Owners of accessory solar energy systems are responsible for negotiating with other property owners for any desired solar easements to protect access to sunlight. An easements must be recorded in the office of the appropriate county recorder of deeds.

The State of Missouri also has a similar state law pertaining to solar easements.

Geothermal Access

Kansas City municipal code expressly permits geothermal heat exchange systems in all zoning districts. Systems must be located entirely within the lot lines of property or within appropriate easements and may not be located within a stream or stream buffer.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Zoning and Development Code § 88-305-1108/23/2012 (subsequently amended)
Zoning and Development Code § 88-305-0908/23/2012