[R.O. 2009 § 500.110]
All construction in the City shall
comply with the requirements of Sections 319.200 through 319.207,
RSMo., and any amendments thereto, relating to earthquakes and seismic
construction requirements.
[R.O. 2009 § 500.120; R.O. 2006
§ 430.050; Ord. No. 1919 § 1, 11-20-1995]
Any building permit, under which
no construction work has been commenced within six (6) months after
the issuance of said permit or under which the proposed construction
has not been completed within one (1) year within the date of issuance,
shall expire by limitation. Extensions may be requested in writing
and will be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development.
This extension will be granted for only six (6) months. Thereafter
approval for additional time shall be reviewed and approved by the
Board of Aldermen upon the recommendation of the Community Development
Department.
[R.O. 2009 § 500.130; R.O. 2006
§ 430.060; Ord. No. 1919 § 1, 11-20-1995]
Each application for a building permit
shall be accompanied by a plat in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing
the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon or used, the size,
shape and location of the building to be erected and such other information
as may be necessary to provide for the enforcement of this Code. A
record of applications and plats shall be kept in the office of the
Community Development Department.
[R.O. 2009 § 500.140; Ord. No. 3521 § 3, 6-25-2015]
A.
Tower Structures. Unless otherwise provided
by law or variance, the following additional requirements shall apply
to the construction, alteration or maintenance of towers:
1.
For purposes of this Section, the
term "tower" shall mean a permanent structure, having a total height
in excess of fifty (50) feet measured from the ground and having one
(1) or more legs designed for the support of one (1) or more sign,
antenna, light, wind turbine, solar array or other object but excluding
buildings serving other purposes and meeting the building requirements
for all purposes. A tower shall not include existing electric utility
poles installed by a provider holding a certificate of convenience
from the Missouri PSC and installed consistent with industry practice
and in conformance with all otherwise applicable Federal, State, and
local requirements.
2.
Safety Fall Zone Required. All new
towers and extensions or attachments thereto shall be separated by
a safety fall zone from any public rights-of-way, sidewalk or street,
alley, parking area, playground, or building (except for parking and
buildings dedicated solely for access to or maintenance of the tower),
and from any property line, a distance equal to the height of the
tower. Towers shall be reasonably designed to reduce the potential
damage to persons or property from falling ice or equipment from the
tower or from wind damage or structural failure.
3.
In addition to other applicable requirements,
the tower and any appurtenances shall be safely maintained and fenced
or otherwise secured to prevent unauthorized access or climbing of
the tower. Barbed, electrified or razor wire is prohibited. Tower
legs shall be of monopole design without use of lattice or guy wire
support and be engineered and designed with sufficient depth, counter-weight
and other mechanisms to address wind-loading and other failure risks
under all reasonably anticipated conditions and circumstances.
5.
Any tower not operated for a period
of six (6) months or more, shall be deemed abandoned and the Community
Development Director shall cause notice of such determination to be
sent and request for removal within a reasonable time not to exceed
ninety (90) days. If a tower is abandoned, it shall be removed at
the owner's expense. Failure to comply with this provision shall constitute
a public nuisance and building code violation that may be remedied
by the City at the tower or property owner's expense. Any applicant
for a new tower shall place a bond or other security with the City
prior to any final approval to ensure abandoned towers can be removed.
The bond or security shall be in the form and amount approved by the
Community Development Director. The amount of the bond shall be determined
by the Community Development Director to satisfy the requirements
hereof with regard to the specific tower to which it would apply based
on the estimated total cost of removal of that tower.
B.
Appeals. The procedures of Chapter 160, Administrative Procedure for Review of Certain Actions, shall govern appeals by any aggrieved person of a final action of any City Officer, employee, board, commission, or the Board of Aldermen that are claimed by an aggrieved person to be unlawful or an unconstitutional taking of property without compensation.
[R.O. 2009 § 500.150; Ord. No. 3848, 8-23-2018; Ord. No. 4094, 2-25-2021]
A.
Temporary Storage Containers.
1.
Definition. For the purposes of this
Subsection, the term "storage container" shall mean a fully enclosed
and securable single unit used for the temporary storage of equipment,
goods, materials, fixtures, etc., which is similar in function and
design to a containerized shipping unit, typically constructed of
metal, without running gear or other permanently attached equipment
allowing movement from place to place.
2.
Purpose. This Subsection is intended
to permit businesses and residents within the City to, temporarily,
expand their storage needs on-site.
3.
General Regulations.
a.
Permit Required. No person shall
set, drop, construct, erect, or otherwise place or cause to be placed
any storage container within the City without first having secured
a permit from the Community Development Department. The permit application
must be submitted on a form provided by the City with the permit fee
and property owner consent.
b.
Occupancy/Storage Use.
(1)
Applicants shall be
required to disclose the general nature and condition of all materials
to be stored within any storage container.
(2)
No hazardous, flammable,
explosive, corrosive, or biologically infectious or contagious materials
shall be stored within any storage container.
(3)
No live animals or plants
shall be stored within any storage container.
(4)
No trash, garbage, or
refuse shall be stored within or allowed to accumulate around any
storage container.
(5)
No storage container
shall be used to house any business activity other than storage.
(6)
No individual may work
from, live in, or otherwise occupy a storage container.
(7)
Nothing may be stacked
or stored on top of any storage container, including another storage
container.
c.
Container Condition. All storage
containers shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1)
Shall be maintained
in a safe, neat, and orderly manner, shall be structurally sound,
free of corrosion, rust, rot, holes, leaks, or other deterioration,
and shall be kept free of graffiti. No temporary signage shall be
permitted on the storage container.
(2)
Shall be securable and
kept secure at all times.
d.
Placement. All storage containers
shall be placed and maintained at the approved location in accordance
with the following criteria:
(1)
Unless otherwise provided
herein, must be located on the same premises of the business or residence
in which it is related.
(2)
Must be properly held
in place or otherwise secured to prevent shifting, rolling, or other
movement.
(3)
Must be placed on a
reasonably flat surface, upon paving materials sufficient to bear
the weight of the storage container and anticipated contents.
(4)
Shall not be located
in a manner that encroaches, interferes, and/or obstructs vehicular
access from designated fire lanes or drive aisles, and/or impedes
the flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks or crosswalks, or be located
where the required number of required parking spaces for the principal
use of the premises is diminished.
e.
Removal. All storage containers shall
be removed upon the expiration or termination of the permit issued
pursuant to this Subsection or upon the receipt of a notice to remove.
A notice to remove may be issued by the Director for failure to meet
or adhere to the minimum provisions of this Subsection.
4.
Regulations For Storage Containers
Associated With A Non-Residential Use.
a.
Permit Fee. For storage containers
associated with a non-residential use, the fee for a storage container
permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per storage container and shall
be assessed on containers originally permitted and for any storage
containers subsequently added to the original permit, regardless of
the time the added storage containers will be in place. The renewal
fee shall be the same.
b.
Permit Duration. Storage container
permits shall be valid for a maximum period of ninety (90) days from
the date of issuance. A renewal, for one (1) additional period of
up to ninety (90) days, may be obtained via application and payment
of an additional fee. Only one (1) permit and one (1) renewal shall
be issued per business within a one-year period, which shall commence
on the effective date of the issuance of the storage container permit.
Additional containers, up to the maximum allowed per business, may
be added to an existing permit. The time for the additional containers
shall expire on the expiration date of the permit issued for the original
container(s). Such additional containers may be renewed in accordance
with the renewal provisions. Exception: Permitted storage containers
that are associated with a valid building permit may be located on
the premises while the approved construction is underway. Once the
associated building permit has been closed, the storage container
must be immediately removed from the premises.
c.
Containers Per Business. One (1)
storage container per ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross floor
area of the business requesting the permit will be permitted. Fractions
of one-half (0.50) or more will be rounded to the next higher unit.
d.
Location Limits. Storage containers
must comply with the following locational criteria:
(1)
Shall only be located
on the premises in which they are related.
(2)
Shall not be located
in a manner that encroaches, interferes, and/or obstructs vehicular
access from designated fire lanes or drive aisles, and/or impedes
the flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks or crosswalks, and shall
not be located in the public rights-of-way.
(3)
Shall be located behind
the front elevation line of the principal building and confined to
the side or rear yard of the property.
(4)
Shall be located within
five (5) feet of any side or rear lot line.
(5)
Shall not be located
closer than ten (10) feet to any building.
e.
Size Limits. No storage containers
shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in length by ten (10) feet in width
by twelve (12) feet in height.
5.
Regulations For Storage Containers
Associated With A Residential Use.
a.
Permit Fee. For storage containers
associated with a residential use, the fee for a storage container
permit shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00). The renewal fee shall be
the same.
b.
Permit Duration. Storage container
permits shall be valid for a maximum period of thirty (30) days from
the date of issuance. A renewal, for one (1) additional thirty-day
period, may be obtained via application and payment of an additional
fee. Only one (1) permit and one (1) renewal shall be issued per residence
within a one-year period. This period shall commence on the effective
date of the issuance of the storage container permit. Exception: Storage
containers that are associated with a valid building permit are permitted
to be located on the premises while the approved construction is underway.
Once the associated building permit has been closed, the storage container
must be immediately removed from the premises.
c.
Containers Per Residence. Not more
than one (1) storage container shall be allowed per residence on the
premises. In extraordinary circumstances, upon written application
to the Board, additional storage containers may be approved by the
Board if, based on the facts submitted by the applicant, the Board
determines that additional containers are appropriate for the proposed
use, lot size, location, and other relevant factors.
d.
Location Limits. Storage containers may only be located on the residential premises in which they are related and shall not be placed in the public rights-of-way, unless sufficient information has been provided to the Public Works Director, in writing, that the storage container cannot be reasonably placed on the premises and that the storage container can be placed in the public rights-of-way in a safe manner that will not interfere with or obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. If the location of the storage container in the right-of-way is approved by the Public Works Director, a License for Incidental Use in compliance with Section 510.030(D)(3) of this Code must be obtained.
e.
Size Limits. No storage containers
shall exceed sixteen (16) feet in length by eight (8) feet in width
by eight (8) feet in height.
B.
Temporary Office Facilities.
1.
Definition. For the purposes of this
Subsection, the term "temporary office facilities" shall mean a prefabricated
or modular structure used for temporary on-site office space during
an ongoing, permitted construction project on the same premises.
2.
Purpose. This Subsection is intended
to permit businesses within Non-Residential Districts to temporarily
locate or relocate their employees to meet their office needs on-site
during construction projects.
3.
General Regulations.
a.
Permit Required. No person shall
set, drop, construct, erect, or otherwise place or cause to be placed
any temporary office facility within the City without first having
secured an occupancy permit from the Community Development Department.
The permit application must be submitted on a form provided by the
City with the permit fee and property owner consent.
b.
Occupancy.
(1)
The temporary office facility must be located on the same premises as the ongoing, permitted construction and shall only be allowed to remain on the premises during construction activities under an open and valid building permit, but no longer than one (1) year. Any request for a continuance or for longer than one (1) year will require a Special Use Permit in compliance with Article III of Chapter 410 of the Zoning Code.
(2)
Any business located in a temporary office facility must have an existing occupancy permit for the premises and/or must be associated with an open, valid building permit and have applied for an occupancy permit as a permitted use on the premises. Any business that requires a Special Use Permit for occupancy on the premises must be approved for the same under Article III of Chapter 410 of the Zoning Code before being issued a permit for placement of a temporary office facility.
(3)
No temporary office
facility shall be used to house any business activity other than office
use.
c.
Temporary Office Facility Condition.
All temporary office facilities shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1)
Shall be maintained
in a safe, neat, and orderly manner, shall be structurally sound,
free of corrosion, rust, rot, holes, leaks, or other deterioration,
and shall be kept free of graffiti. No temporary signage shall be
permitted on the temporary office facility.
(2)
No trash, garbage, or
refuse shall be allowed to accumulate around any temporary office
facility.
d.
Placement. All temporary office facilities
shall be placed and maintained at the approved location in accordance
with the following criteria:
(1)
Must be properly held
in place or otherwise secured to prevent shifting, rolling, or other
movement and must be placed on a reasonably flat surface upon paving
materials sufficient to bear the weight of the temporary office facility.
(2)
Shall not be located
in a manner that encroaches, interferes, and/or obstructs vehicular
access from designated fire lanes or drive aisles, and/or impedes
the flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks or crosswalks on the premises.
e.
Removal. All temporary office facilities
shall be removed upon the expiration or termination of the associated
building permit or upon the receipt of a notice to remove. A notice
to remove may be issued by the Director for failure to meet or adhere
to the minimum provisions of this Subsection.
f.
Temporary Office Facilities Per Business.
One (1) temporary office facility per ten thousand (10,000) square
feet of gross floor area of the business requesting the permit will
be permitted. Fractions of one-half (0.50) or more will be rounded
to the next higher unit. No more than three (3) total temporary office
facilities will be permitted on one (1) premises.
g.
Location Limits. Temporary office
facilities must comply with the following locational criteria:
(1)
Shall only be located
on the premises in which they are related and are prohibited in the
public rights-of-way.
(2)
Shall be located behind
the front elevation line of the principal building and confined to
the side or rear yard of the property, unless sufficient information
has been provided to the Community Development Director, in writing,
that demonstrates that the temporary office facility cannot be reasonably
placed behind the front elevation line of the principal building and
confined to the side or rear yard and is proposed to be placed in
a location that is the reasonably least intrusive to neighboring properties,
but in no instance shall be located less than five (5) feet of the
front, side, or rear lot line.
h.
Size Limits. No temporary office
facility shall exceed sixty (60) feet in length by twelve (12) feet
in width.
C.
Temporary
Operational Facilities For Governmental And Emergency Services.
[Ord. No. 4306, 3-23-2023]
1.
Purpose. This Subsection is intended to permit existing Governmental
and Emergency Services to temporarily locate or relocate their employees
(including overnight) within a prefabricated or modular structure
(herein "temporary operational facility") on the same premises in
order to continue uninterrupted essential services and to meet their
operational needs on-site during construction projects. For the purpose
of this Subsection, "Governmental and Emergency Services" include
local, State, and Federal governments, Police Departments, and fire
protection and ambulance districts.
2.
General Regulations.
a.
Permit Required. No person shall set, drop, construct, erect, or
otherwise place or cause to be placed any temporary operational facility
within the City without first having secured an Occupancy Permit from
the Community Development Department. The permit application must
be submitted on a form provided by the City with the permit fee and
property owner consent.
b.
Occupancy.
(1)
The temporary operational facility must be located on the same
premises as the ongoing, permitted construction and shall only be
allowed to remain on the premises during construction activities under
an open and valid building permit.
(2)
Any Governmental or Emergency Services located in a temporary
operational facility must have an existing occupancy permit for the
premises and/or must be associated with an open, valid building permit
and have applied for an occupancy permit on the premises. The Director
may waive the requirement for any use that requires a Special Use
Permit so that essential governmental and emergency services may continue
uninterrupted; however, any applicable conditions of an existing Special
Use Permit for the use shall remain in full force and effect for the
temporary operational facility.
c.
Temporary Facility Condition. All temporary operational facilities
shall meet the following minimum requirements:
d.
Placement. All temporary operational facilities shall be placed and
maintained at the approved location in accordance with the following
criteria:
(1)
Must be properly held in place or otherwise secured to prevent
shifting, rolling, or other movement and must be placed on a reasonably
flat surface upon paving materials sufficient to bear the weight of
the temporary operational facility.
(2)
Shall not be located in a manner that encroaches, interferes,
and/or obstructs vehicular access from designated fire lanes or drive
aisles, and/or impedes the flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks
or crosswalks on the premises.
e.
Removal. All temporary operational facilities shall be removed upon
the expiration or termination of the associated building permit or
upon the receipt of a notice to remove. A notice to remove may be
issued by the Director for failure to meet or adhere to the minimum
provisions of this Subsection.
f.
Location Limits. Temporary operational facilities must comply with
the following locational criteria:
(1)
Shall only be located on the premises in which they are related.
(2)
When feasible, shall be located behind the front elevation line
of the principal building and confined to the side or rear yard of
the property, or placed in a location that is the reasonably least
intrusive to neighboring properties, but in no instance shall be located
less than five (5) feet of the front, side, or rear lot line.
