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Approved New Guidelines for Architectural Review Effective Now

 

New architectural guidelines, passed by the City Council, became effective August 1, 2011.  The City's Architectural Review Board will begin to review building plans for all new single-family residences, additions, and accessory structures. This is a change from the past, when only signs, multi-family buildings, and certain commercial projects were subject to review. ARB will offer design suggestions to help residents and builders comply with City guidelines.  The Guidelines and required forms are provided on this Website.  The new ARB guidelines will be administered through Tony Carvalho, the City's building commissioner. To reach him, call 314-822-5814.

Public Works

Building Commissioner

The Building Commissioner's Office is a division under the department of Public Works, overseeing Property Maintenance, Building Permits, Occupancy Permits, and Building/Zoning Code Enforcement.

A Note about NEW Plan Review Requirements:
Effective April 28, 2011:

1) When applying for a permit, three sets of all building documents, drawn to scale, are required for residential permits.  Four sets are required for commercial permits.
2) Missouri Minimum Boundary Survey Required:  THREE COPIES of a Missouri Minimum Boundary Survey, sealed by a Land Surveyor or Engineer within the last 24 months, must be submitted for all new construction, additions, lot coverage, floor area ratio, pools, and detached accessory structures.
3) Review Time:  Review time for single-family new homes is 10 days to two weeks.  The review time for all other permits is seven to 10 days.

OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE IN KIRKWOOD:  The process to obtain a business license begins with the Finance Department.  Go here for a complete description of the process.

NEW ELECTRONIC SIGN CODE ORDINANCE (Click here for a copy)

Building Commissioner: Tony Carvalho
Email: carvalto@kirkwoodmo.org
Phone: 314-822-5814

To schedule an inspection, please call 314-822-5823.