Code Enforcement

Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrol and inspect areas for code violations
• Respond to complaints of potential code violations related to occupancy, nuisances, construction, zoning, animals, housing conditions, and more
• Enforce compliance of property maintenance, nuisance, and zoning codes when violations are found

Examples of issues handled by the Code Enforcement Department:

• Bushes and trees overgrown onto the right-of-way
• Construction hours of operation
• Dead trees, tree limbs, or bushes/shrubs
• Exterior structure in disrepair (chimneys, doors, hand/guard rails, roof, shutters, walls, windows, decks, driveways, stairs)
• Fences in disrepair
• Tall grass and weeds (over 7 inches)
• Trash, rubbish, garbage, or debris on private property
• Stagnant, foul, or dirty water or liquid discharged or allowed to accumulate on public or private property to the injury and annoyance of the public

Please email Galen Cox at [email protected] to report a concern or call him at 314-455-3851.  The Code Enforcement Department is available Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.