Spotlight

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

Engineering / Planning & Zoning

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department performs the following functions:

  • Administrative services and technical support to Planning and Zoning Commission, including review of Special Use Permits, Subdivisions, Site Plan Reviews, and Rezonings.
  • Contract administration and inspection of city construction projects and capital improvement projects.
  • Driveway permits for new residential and commercial entrances.
  • Inspection of public improvements in new subdivisions.
  • Planning, estimating, and prioritizing future public works improvements such as sidewalk, street, curb, and bridge replacement and repair.

Planning and Zoning Petitions

The following guidelines provide the Planning and Zoning Commission with a framework for reviewing petitions:

Vision 2015:  Comprehensive Plan

Vision 2015:  Three Year Review

Downtown Urban Design Plan