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Important Ordinances

  • The speed limit on streets is 25 miles-per-hour. The speed limit in alleys is 15 miles-per-hour. These speed limits are strictly enforced.
  • Power mowers and other power equipment may be use only from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Grass and weeds may not exceed seven (7) inches in height.
  • All dogs must be kept on a leash (Leash Law).
  • Animal waste must be picked up and properly disposed of immediately by the pet’s owner (Pooper Scooper Law).
  • Only two (2) domestic animals are allowed per household.
  • Occupancy inspections and permits are required whenever there is a change of residency of a household (house or apartment).
  • Trash and trash containers may not be placed at the curb until the evening before scheduled pick-up and must be removed by Noon the day after trash pick-up. This ordinance also applies to yard waste. For more information, please see the waste services portion of this site.
  • No vehicle may remain parked on a city street in excess of 72 hours.
  • All vehicles on private property must be parked on a paved surface.
  • Permits are required for Garage Sales. The cost is $5.00 for one day or $10.00 for two days and the forms can be downloaded from this site or picked-up at the Community Center Information Box. Each household is allowed two sales in a calendar year. Only two (2) signs advertising the sale are permitted. 
  • Helmets are required for persons under 17 years of age riding bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, and in-line skates. Fines are the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian.
  • A permit is required for peddlers, solicitors, and distribution of handbills or advertisements.
  • Any vehicle, which is not properly licensed or is not operable is considered an abandoned/derelict vehicle and is subject to being towed. This applies to both public and private property. This ordinance is strictly enforced. 

All Ordinances

Full copy of all Lakeshire, MO ordinances can be downloaded here.