PERMITS ISSUED BY ST. LOUIS COUNTY under the following codes:
a) Building Code, Chapter 1115, including the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Chapter 1118, SLCRO 27,654 (Approved 12/18/19, Adopted 04/01/20), as amended
b) Residential Code, Chapter 1116, SLCRO 27,654 (Approved 12/18/19, Adopted 04/01/20), as amended
c) Existing Building Code, Chapter 1117, SLCRO 27,654 (Approved 12/18/19, Adopted 04/01/20), as amended
d) Mechanical Code (including Fire Suppression Systems, Elevators and Conveying Systems, Amusement Rides and Periodic Inspections of Mechanical Equipment), Chapter 1108, SLCRO 27,619 (Approved 12/05/19, Adopted 04/01/20), as amended
e) Electrical Code, Chapter 1102, SLCRO 27,430 (Approved 06/18/19, Adopted 10/01/19), as amended Page 1 of 2 Contract No.: PW2023-0159 Ordinances: Building/Residential/Existing Building: 27,654; Mechanical: 27,619; Electrical: 27,430; Plumbing: 27,424; Explosives: 22,015 DocuSign Envelope ID: 490944E8-1E4D-457C-B652-25D1E9C50CF1
f) Plumbing Code, Chapter 1103, SLCRO 27,424 (Approved 06/05/19, Adopted 10/01/19), as amended
g) Explosives Code, Chapter 711, SLCRO 22,015, as amended
ST. LOUIS COUNTY PROCEDURES
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COUNTY'S NEW DIGITAL PLAN ROOM (Electronic Plan Review) and PERMIT PROCESS (Citizen Permitting Portal) changed recently.
For Residential Inspection information, questions and requests, please contact:
For General Permit Application information, questions and requests, please contact:
314-615-5184 / Permit Application Center (PAC) 314-615-4269
Applicants may file their application for permit with the County to start the County’s review process while they finalize obtaining their Oakland Zoning/Site Plan/Drainage Approval; however, the County permit will not be issued until the City’s Approval is received. Applicants should verify that the use and building/parking lot configuration on the site is approvable by the City of Oakland before submitting to the County.
314-615-5184 / Permit Application Center (PAC) 314-615-4269
Applicants may file their application for permit with the County to start the County’s review process while they finalize obtaining their Oakland Zoning/Site Plan/Drainage Approval; however, the County permit will not be issued until the City’s Approval is received. Applicants should verify that the use and building/parking lot configuration on the site is approvable by the City of Oakland before submitting to the County.
PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND
1.) All County permit applications will also require the applicant to complete a Zoning, Site-Plan and Land
Disturbance Review application for approval by the City before St. Louis County Permits can be approved. The City "Plan Review Form" found to the left on this page should be used for Zoning/Site Plan/Land Disturbance review.
Disturbance Review application for approval by the City before St. Louis County Permits can be approved. The City "Plan Review Form" found to the left on this page should be used for Zoning/Site Plan/Land Disturbance review.
2. Submit an e-mail copy of the form and site-plan or two (2) paper copies of the completed form along with two
(2) copies of site plan (showing all dimensions, distances, heights and other requirements in the Site-Plan
Standards and Land Disturbance Ordinance) to the City of Oakland, P.O. Box 220511, Oakland, MO 63122.
3. After the application has been processed by the City Administrator/City Engineer/Code Official, a
decision or request for additional information will be made to the applicant. Upon approval, the City of Oakland will
notify the applicant, who must submit the approval to St. Louis County so that any permit applications pending there
can proceed.
4. All work and excavations in the public right-of-way shall be approved prior to any work by the applicable
jurisdiction or jurisdictions that govern the right of way, whether City of Oakland; St. Louis County; or the Missouri
Department of Transportation. The owner or applicant is responsible for obtaining these necessary permits and
approvals.
5. The owner is responsible for permits and inspections from other agencies as applicable; including, but not
limited to Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD); Laclede Gas; AmerenUE; Missouri American Water Company;
AT&T.
6. Other items that may need to be reviewed by the City or other agency with jurisdiction over a particular project
include:
A. Tree Preservation Plan (new construction only);
(2) copies of site plan (showing all dimensions, distances, heights and other requirements in the Site-Plan
Standards and Land Disturbance Ordinance) to the City of Oakland, P.O. Box 220511, Oakland, MO 63122.
3. After the application has been processed by the City Administrator/City Engineer/Code Official, a
decision or request for additional information will be made to the applicant. Upon approval, the City of Oakland will
notify the applicant, who must submit the approval to St. Louis County so that any permit applications pending there
can proceed.
4. All work and excavations in the public right-of-way shall be approved prior to any work by the applicable
jurisdiction or jurisdictions that govern the right of way, whether City of Oakland; St. Louis County; or the Missouri
Department of Transportation. The owner or applicant is responsible for obtaining these necessary permits and
approvals.
5. The owner is responsible for permits and inspections from other agencies as applicable; including, but not
limited to Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD); Laclede Gas; AmerenUE; Missouri American Water Company;
AT&T.
6. Other items that may need to be reviewed by the City or other agency with jurisdiction over a particular project
include:
A. Tree Preservation Plan (new construction only);
B. Dumpster/temporary storage unit;
C. Floodplain Regulations, which are done in compliance with SEMA regulations and City Code;
D. Driveway entrances, curb cuts, excavations & other work in public rights of way;
E. Missouri Department of Transportation regulations;
F. MSD regulations (storm water run-off and sanitary sewage); and
G. Fire Department regulations.
COMMERCIAL PERMITS
All Commercial development should be referred to the City’s Fire Marshal at 314-822-5884. Once the Marshal has given his approval to the plans, the City Engineer/Building Commissioner will need to be contacted at 314- for the proper paperwork/approval letter. Upon receiving this paperwork, all projects on commercial properties will be handled and inspected by St. Louis County at 41 S. Central, Clayton, MO 63105. For questions, please contact St. Louis County Public Works at 314-615-2559.