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Residential Zoning Checklist

General Information: North of Hwy 40: 314-615-7333 South of Hwy 40: 314-615-4151 Search Permits (Citizen Access)
Zoning Regulations Zoning regulations are adopted to preserve the quality of life, to promote health, safety and comfort and to protect neighborhoods from blight.	Residential Zoning Neighborhood Preservation North of Hwy 40: 615-7333 South of Hwy 40: 615-4151 Accumulation of litter or rubbish Weed growth in excess of 8 inches Vehicles parked on unpaved surfaces	Residential Zoning Structures in need of maintenance or repair Commercial vehicles kept in residential neighborhoods Stagnant water in swimming pools Number of dogs and cats Operating a business from the home Multiple families living in a single family dwelling	Site Triangle For safety purposes, bushes, shrubs or structures should not exceed 3 feet in height above the elevation of the street pavement within the sight distance triangle of an intersection.
Did You Know: Vehicles permitted to be parked in a residential neighborhood are cars, vans, pickup trucks, boats, campers or other recreational vehicles typically used by a family. New driveways in most instances, are required to be paved. All vehicles, including recreational vehicles must be parked on a driveway. You may have a maximum of three (3) yard or garage sales a year.	Setbacks Setbacks are areas set aside on a lot to allow for open space by prohibiting construction. Side, rear and front yard setbacks differ depending on how your property is zoned.	Setbacks Sheds over 120 square feet, pools, decks and other structures may not be constructed within the side, rear and front yard setbacks. Fences, 6 feet in height or less, may be installed without a building permit.	Home Businesses You can run a business from your home if: The business is run by members of your family residing on the premises. There are no signs or displays indicating from the exterior that a business activity is taking place. There is no stock in trade or commodity sold on the premises. There is no mechanical equipment used except what would be considered customary for purely domestic or household purposes. There are no customers, clients, employees, etc. coming to the residence.
Pets Animal Control: South of Hwy 40: 314-726-6655 North of Hwy 40: 314-831-6500 Licensing/Registration Care/Shelter Animals at large Noise Feces/Manure, etc. The maximum number of dogs/cats permitted per single family residence: 3 Dogs OR 5 Cats OR A combination of 5 Dogs and Cats with no more than 3 Dogs at any time.	Waste Management Solid Waste Coordinator: 314-615-8958 Household hazardous waste (questions on proper disposal) Public Health Sanitation: 314-615-8900 Sewage in yard, creek, failing septic systems	Waste Management Fly-tight garbage - torn containers Garbage stored in vehicles Illegal dumping Construction/demolition debris Garbage and miscellaneous junk Waste oil, antifreeze, etc. Yard waste, rock, etc. Medical waste disposal Once a week trash service Placement of trash containers Residential compost complaints Trash around dumpster/dumpster unsanitary Vacated residence with trash at curb	Signs Real Estate signs advertising the sale, rental, or lease of a property may only be erected on the property being offered for sale. Temporary signs announcing business grand openings or special events require a sign permit.