LEE’S SUMMIT

Fireworks Usage

Fireworks can only be discharged on July 2 and 3 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and on July 4 between 10:00 a.m. and midnight. Before planning to shoot fireworks within the city limits, you must first obtain a permit. Permits may be obtained free of charge from one of the licensed fireworks vendors within the City or at City Hall during regular business hours (220 SE Green or call 816-969-1000). Permits are valid for the address listed on the permit at which the discharge will take place. To obtain a list of licensed vendors, please call Planning & Development at 816-969-1600.

Fireworks Sales

A Fireworks Sales Permit is required for the retail sale of fireworks. A limited number of permits are issued each year by the Planning and Development Department. The permit must be displayed on the premises. Vendors wishing to sell fireworks in Lee’s Summit must fill out a Fireworks Sales Application.

Fireworks Ordinance

The Lee’s Summit City Council has established a fireworks ordinance for the sale and use of consumer fireworks. The new ordinance clearly defines the type, and times of use of certain types of consumer fireworks.

The following summarizes the fireworks ordinance:

Consumer Permits: A permit is required for each household discharging fireworks within the city limits. Permits are free and can be obtained at any authorized vendor in Lee’s Summit or the Finance Department at City Hall (220 SE Green Street, 816-969-1139).

Fireworks Allowed: Consumer Fireworks with a classification of 1.4G.

Fireworks Not Allowed:

• Rockets on a stick
• California Candles
• Rockets with fins (missiles with fins or rudders for the purposes of aerodynamic flight)
• Missiles with fins or rudders for the purpose of achieving aerodynamic flight; and
• Roman candles or devices with the words on the caution label:
  • “Candle”
  • “Warning Shoots Flaming Balls”
  • “Warning Shoots Flaming Balls And Reports”

Allowable Times/Dates:

• July 2: 10am-11pm
• July 3: 10am-11pm
• July 4: 10am-12am
• fireworks are no longer allowed on July 5

Age Limits: Must be 16 or older, unless supervised by a parent or guardian

What are the restrictions on where you can shoot fireworks?

Cannot shoot fireworks within 300 feet of stored flammable gasoline; 100 feet where fireworks are stored or sold; or 600 feet from a church, school, hospital, or mental health facility.

Cannot shoot fireworks within any structure, property not owned by the person, into or at a motorized vehicle including watercraft (except where a display permit has been issued for a floating vessel) or at or near any person, group of people, or animal.

Can you purchase fireworks in Lee’s Summit?

You can purchase fireworks from any of the authorized vendors within the city limits of Lee’s Summit. Fireworks sold outside of the city limits may not be discharged in the city limits unless they are allowable fireworks under the city ordinance.

Before shooting fireworks, be aware of conditions in the area where fireworks are being discharged. Avoid areas of dry vegetation or other combustible materials and have a water hose or bucket available in case of a small fire. Keep small children and pets out of the immediate area. Please properly dispose of waste material in a safe manner.

Fireworks Displays

Fireworks Display Permits are required for public or private aerial fireworks displays (1.3 G) by commercial or private pyrotechnic operators.

If you have any questions about the fireworks regulations, firework display information, or information on keeping safe, please contact the Lee’s Summit Fire Department at 207 SE Douglas Street or call (816) 969-1303.

GREENWOOD

CONSUMER FIREWORKS

A. The possession, storage. handling and use of consumer fireworks shan be permitted within the corporate limits of the City of Greenwood. Missouri. except that it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, store, handle or use, within the corporate limits of the City, the following consumer fireworks:

1. Rockets on a stick;
2. Missiles with fins or rudders for the purpose of achieving aerodynamic flight; and
3. Roman candles with or without spikes, identified by the word “Candle” on the label with the following wording on the caution label: “WARNING SHOOTS FLAMING BALLS” or “WARNING SHOOTS FLAMING BALLS AND REPORTS’ and not including California Candles or Illuminating Torch with the following wording on the caution label: “CAUTION EMITS SHOWERS OF SPARKS” and single or mUlti-shot parachutes, with night or daytime effects.

B. The possession or discharge of consumer fireworks, as authorized by this Section, shall be allowed only by permit. The permit shall contain the name, address and location of the intended use and shall be in the fonn issued by the City Clerk. The permit may be obtained at City Hall upon application and payment of six dollars ($6.00) which is necessary to offset administrative costs associated with the issuance of the permit. One (1) such permit shall be required per household or address at which the discharge will occur. A permit authorizing the possession and discharge of consumer fireworks does not authorize the discharge of display fireworks or proximate fireworks. Furthermore, no fireworks of any kind may be sold within the City.

C. The use of consumer fireworks pursuant to this Section within the City limits shall only be permitted on July second (2nd) and third (3rd) of each year between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M., on July fourth (4th) of each year between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and Midnight.

D. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw. use, explode, detonate, aim, point or shoot consumer fireworks in such a manner that after it is ignited, it, or any part thereof, lands on property not owned by the person shooting the fireworks without first obtaining consent of the owner, lessee or occupant of such property.

E. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, use, explode, detonate, or shoot consumer fireworks within six hundred (600) feet of any church, hospital, mental health facility or school.

F. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, use, explode, detonate, or shoot consumer fireworks within any structure.

G. No person shall use, explode, detonate or shoot fireworks within, or throw the same from, a motorized vehicle including watercraft or any other means of transportation, nor shall any person place or throw any ignited firework into or at a motorized vehicle including watercraft or any other means of transportation, or at or near any person, group of people or animal.

H. No person shall throw, use, explode, detonate or shoot fireworks within three hundred (300) feet of any pennanent storage of ignitable liquid, gases, gasoline pump. gasoline fllling station, or any non-permanent structure where fireworks are stored, sold or offered for sale.

Legal does not mean safe when it comes to fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were more injuries caused by sparklers than any other type of firework, so don’t let appearances fool you. In most cases the pyrotechnic materials in fireworks are burning at temperatures well above 1,000 degrees.

Use extreme caution when using any type of firework. Make sure that children are supervised at all times. Keep pets inside, or secured at a safe location outside. Discharge fireworks only on your own property, away from dry vegetation and structures, and have a bucket of water or a hose available in case of an emergency. Improper disposal of fireworks debris is the cause of several structure fires every year. Make sure that debris is placed in a metal container outside and not with the regular trash in the house or garage. Wet down the debris if you want to be sure it is out.

Enjoy this Independence Day in a safe fashion by using fireworks wisely or by attending one of the several professional fireworks displays in the area.

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