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Helpful Ordinances

Barking Dogs - No person shall own or keep an animal that excessively makes disturbing noises such as barking, howling or whining. The keeper of such animal may be summonsed to court and the disturbed neighbor is required to testify in court regarding the manner.

Leash Law - All dogs must be kept on a leash or chain or behind a suitable fence when outside of the residence of the owner or keeper. All dogs and cats are required to have an Excelsior Springs animal license, which may be obtained at the local vet or at the Finance Department located in the Hall of Waters.

Number of dogs / cats - It is unlawful for any person in charge of a residence to keep or allow to be kept more than (2) dogs or (2) cats, for a total of (4) animals. No other combination of animals is permitted.

Curfew - Minors under the age of 18 are required to ovbserve a curfew of 10:30 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and a 12:00 midnight curfew on Friday and Saturday.

Open House Party - Is shall be unlawful for an adult to allow an open house party to take place where a minor is in possession of or consumes alcohol or illegal drugs.

Sale of tobacco products to minors - It is illegal to sell or furnish any tobacco product to a person under the age of eighteen. It is also illegal for a person under the age of eighteen to be in possession of any tobacco product.

Open Container Law - It is unlawful for any person to be in possession of any open container of an alcoholic beverage on any public property or in any vehicle.

License Plate Requirement - The law requires that all vehicles parked or operated on any public street or roadway or upon any public property display appropriate state license plates. All motor vehicles, which are owned or operated by residents of the city, are required to have a city license (sticker) displayed upon the vehicle.

Parking (blocking sidewalks / driveways) - It is unlawful to park a vehicle in such a manner that it impedes or obstructs any sidewalk or driveway.

Handicapped Zones - It is unlawful for anyone to park in a location designated for handicapped parking without proper placard or license plate issued by the State of Missouri.

Unnecessary Noise - It is unlawful to operate any sound producing or amplifying device that can be heard outside of the building structure or vehicle in which it is located, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Yelling and shouting which disturbs the peace of another person between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM is unlawful.

House Numbers - Every dwelling unit is required to display the building's address numbers near the front entry door. The numbers are to be a minimum of four inches in height.