[Ord. No. 6 § 1, 7-23-1941; Ord. No. 72 § 1, 7-14-1960]
No person, firm or corporation shall erect, alter, enlarge or repair (except minor repairs) any building or structure intended to be used for the shelter, support or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels, nor wreck or remove such building; nor erect any retaining wall constructed of wood, masonry, tile or concrete or erect any fence within the Village of Uplands Park, St. Louis County, Missouri, without first obtaining a permit authorizing same from the Board of Trustees of the said Village.
[Ord. No. 6 § 2, 7-23-1941]
A. 
The fee to be paid for a permit to erect a building or retaining wall, or for the removal of any building from one (1) place to another, shall be two dollars ($2.00) if the estimated cost thereof be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); and for every additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of cost or fraction thereof, the further sum of one dollar ($1.00) shall be paid. The fee to be paid to alter, enlarge or repair (except minor repairs) shall be at the same rate as prescribed for the erection of new structures.
B. 
The fee to be paid to wreck a building shall be two dollars ($2.00).
C. 
No permit shall be issued until the fee has been paid.
D. 
If it should appear to the Board of Trustees during the erection, alteration, enlargement, repair or removal of any building or retaining wall, for which a permit has been issued, that the cost thereof is in excess of the amount stated in the original application, the Board shall have the authority to reestimate such cost to require the owner of said structure to pay an additional fee, so that the fee when paid in full shall conform to the entire cost of erecting, altering, enlarging, repairing or removing such structure as provided in this Section.
[Ord. No. 6 § 3, 7-23-1941]
A. 
Application for permit shall be made in writing to the Board. All applications shall state clearly and fully the work to be done, the cost thereof, and shall be signed by the owner or his/her agent and filed with the Board.
B. 
True copies of so much of the plans and specifications as in the opinion of the Board may be required to illustrate the features of the construction of the building shall be filed with the Board and remain on file until completion or occupation of said building, after which such plans and specifications shall on demand be returned to the parties who deposited them.
C. 
All plans presented for examination or filing shall be drawn on tracing cloth or other material equally durable, to a scale, in India ink or other indelible ink, or may be drawings reproduced by the sum print or other process. The building line shall be indicated on the foundation plan and the plan of each floor and all necessary elevations and section drawings to fully and clearly demonstrate the character and construction of the proposed work shall be furnished, together with a plan of the lot upon which the building is to be built or altered, showing its proposed location on the lot. The plat shall be drawn to scale and shall have written thereon the principal dimensions of the lot and building and their location.
D. 
No plans shall be accepted unless accompanied by specifications sufficient to enable the Board to obtain full and complete information as to the character of the work to be done and the time to be occupied in doing it. The specifications and plans shall be in duplicate, agree in every respect, and shall state the block and lot number where the building is to be erected and contain the name and address of the owner, architect, or builder.
[Ord. No. 6 § 4, 7-23-1941]
A. 
If the matters mentioned in any application for a permit, or if the plans and specifications accompanying and illustrating the same indicate to the Board that the work to be done is not in all respects in accordance with the provisions of this Article, they shall refuse to issue a permit until such applications, plans and specifications shall have been made to conform in every respect to the requirements thereof, and when such applications and plans and specifications conform thereto the Board shall issue a permit, and shall file said application, and shall apply to the plans and specifications their official stamp which shall imply that the plans and specifications to which the same have been applied comply with the terms of this Article. The one (1) set of plans and specifications so stamped shall then be returned to such applicant.
B. 
If the work upon any building shall be conducted in violation of the provisions of this Article, as to the use or application of material or workmanship or by deviation from the approved plans and specifications or by a false statement as to any material part contained in or accompanying the application upon which any permit has been issued, it shall be the duty of the Board to revoke the permit for such building operations. It shall be unlawful after the revocation of a permit for any person to proceed with such building operation until said permits shall first have been reinstated or reissued by the Board. Before a permit which has been revoked, for any of the causes hereinbefore mentioned shall be reinstated, the entire building and building site shall first have been placed in condition corresponding with the requirements of this Article, and any work or material applied to the same, in violation of the provision of this Article shall be removed from said building. The reinstating or reissuance of a permit shall be without cost to the owner, unless the cost of said building shall be found to have been materially increased over the amount stated in the application, in which case the fee shall be prorated as provided in Section 505.040 hereof.
C. 
No permit shall be of any force or effect after the expiration of one (1) year from the date of issuance. If, after a permit for the erection, enlargement, or alteration of a building, retaining wall, or fence wall, or for the repair or removal of any building, or for any other purpose authorized by this Article, shall have been granted and the operation called for by such permit shall not have begun within one (1) year from the date thereof, or if such operations when begun are not completed within one (1) year next after the issuance of said permit, then said permit shall be void, and before such operations can be begun or completed a new permit shall be procured and the fee paid as required by this Article for the original permit.
[Ord. No. 6 § 5, 7-23-1941]
A. 
It shall be the duty of the owner or his/her duly authorized agent or builder to notify the Board in writing whenever any building is ready for inspection. No building, partition, or structure shall be covered in by lathing, plastering, sheathing, or otherwise, until it shall have first been inspected by the Board or their duly authorized agent, and the fee for said inspection shall have been paid.
B. 
The Board shall appoint a competent electrical inspector who shall inspect the installation, erection and alteration of all materials, wiring, fixtures or other apparatus for the utilization of electricity for light, heat or power in any building. The owner or his/her agent shall notify the Board when building is ready for such inspection. No person, firm or corporation shall cause to be concealed from view, or cover or cause to be covered against ready access, any electrical installation before such installation has been inspected and approved. Any material or installation ordered corrected or removed shall be done before any further work on building shall proceed. The fee for this inspection shall be three dollars ($3.00) for each inspection and shall be paid before approval is granted. No approval shall be granted unless such electrical installation has been made by a licensed electrician.
C. 
The Board shall appoint a competent plumbing inspector who shall inspect the installations, erection and alteration of all plumbing materials, fixtures and other apparatus connected with either the storm or sanitary sewerage. The owner or his/her agent shall notify the Board when building is ready for such inspection. No person, firm or corporation shall cause to be concealed from view, or cover or cause to be covered against ready access, any plumbing installation before such installation has been inspected and approved. Any material or installation ordered corrected or removed shall be done before any further work on building shall proceed. The fee for each inspection shall be two dollars ($2.00) and shall be paid before approval is granted. No approval shall be granted unless such plumbing installation has been made by a licensed and bonded plumber.
D. 
In addition thereto it shall be the duty of every person, firm and corporation or their agents doing plumbing or drainlaying or making any other excavations, to give a cash deposit to the Village in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Said deposit shall be filed with the Clerk of the Village, and conditioned that the party principal therein will faithfully observe all ordinances of the Village regulating plumbing, drainlaying and excavations and that all plumbing and drainlaying and excavation work done by such principal, or under the direction of such principal shall be executed in a workmanlike manner; that they will indemnify and save harmless the Village from all accidents and damages caused by any negligence in protecting their work or by any unlawful or inadequate work done by themselves of their employees. Said deposit shall also be for the benefit of persons injured, or whose property is injured by any violation of, or neglect to observe the requirements of this Article. Said deposit shall also insure the Village against unreasonable and unnecessary obstructions of the streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks or public grounds of said Village in the constructing, placing, taking up or repairing any sewers, water connections or other devices, and the person, firm or corporation giving such deposit shall restore said streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks and public grounds after ninety (90) days or when so ordered by the Village as nearly as practicable to their former conditions. Danger signal lights are to be kept burning all night and temporary barricades are to be erected at any excavations in the streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks or public grounds. All dirt excavated and left on premises should really conform to the grade of the street.
[Ord. No. 6 § 6, 7-23-1941]
Minor repairs shall be taken to mean repairs not affecting the structural portion of a building and costing less than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
[Ord. No. 6 § 7, 7-23-1941]
A. 
No building permit shall be issued by the Board unless it be for a residence, church, public library, school, private garage or subsidiary building, or retaining wall. A "residence" is hereby defined as a building of at least one and one-half (1 1/2) stories in height, to be occupied in its entirety by a single family, the side walls of which building shall rise or extend at least thirty (30) inches above the first floor ceiling rafters and to contain a space or area sufficient to accommodate at least one (1) room suitable for living quarters, which room when finished shall have a floor area of not less than one hundred forty-four (144) square feet and a horizontal ceiling area of not less than seventy percent (70%) of the floor area, which seventy percent (70%) ceiling area shall have a height of not less than seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet. Said building must contain a permanent stairway or staircase leading from the first floor to the second floor. There shall be no duplex flats or bungalow apartments or houses with flat roofs. Not more than one (1) residence shall be erected on any one (1) lot.
B. 
Garage and subsidiary buildings may be of wood construction and are to be used only by the occupant of the house upon lot where garage or subsidiary buildings are to be erected. A "garage" is hereby defined as a building to be used only for the storing of not more than three (3) automobiles. A "subsidiary building" is hereby defined as a building not larger than four hundred (400) square feet, to be used as a playroom, summer house, or for the storage of chattels.
[Ord. No. 6 § 8, 7-23-1941]
A. 
No building shall hereafter be erected, altered, enlarged or repaired excepting garages and subsidiary buildings as defined in Section 505.090 hereof, unless it conforms to the following: All materials shall be of such quality for the purpose for which they are used to insure, in the judgment of the Board, ample safety and security of life, limb and neighboring property. Building materials are to confirm legal, trade and manufacturer's standards and shall be subject to the approval of the Board, which may require tests to be made by an architect, engineer, builder or owner to determine the strength of the structural materials before or after they are incorporated in a building, and may require certified copies of the results of tests made elsewhere, from the architect, engineer, builder or owner or any other interested party. Any material ordered removed from a building by the Board shall be so done within ten (10) days from date of written notice, mailed to the owner or agent at the address shown on the application for permit.
B. 
In exterior design and the exterior use of materials and workmanship building shall conform with the majority of buildings now in the Village. The Board shall be the sole judge as to whether the proposed building complies with the spirit and letter of this Section.
C. 
Footings.
1. 
Footings under foundation walls shall be of concrete and have a minimum depth of eight (8) inches and a minimum width of twenty-four (24) inches. Footings under columns of piers shall be not less than twelve (12) inches thick nor project less than ten (10) inches in any direction from column or pier.
2. 
Concrete for footings shall consist of one (1) part by volume, of Portland cement to three (3) parts clean, sharp, washed river sand, to five (5) parts clean gravel or crushed lime stone.
D. 
Foundation Walls.
1. 
Foundation walls may be of concrete, with a thickness not less than twelve (12) inches, except foundation walls for garages and subsidiary buildings, which may be six (6) inches thick, mixed in the proportion of 1:3:5 same as specified for footings.
2. 
Rubble stone walls, minimum thickness of fifteen (15) inches, to be of local limestone laid on its natural bed, bonded by having one (1) full length header extending through the wall at least every three (3) feet in height and four (4) feet in length. Mortar shall be cement mortar, at least one (1) part Portland cement to four (4) parts sand.
3. 
Concrete block walls shall be not less than nine (9) inches thick, and laid up in cement mortar. Cement mortar being one (1) part Portland cement to three (3) parts sand.
4. 
Under no circumstances shall the thickness of foundation walls be less than the thickness of walls next above, except where wood or channel iron and metal lath are used to increase the thickness of the wall. All other material, such as cinder block, gyp tile, etc., used for furring the walls will be considered as part of the wall.
E. 
Exterior Masonry Walls.
1. 
Rubble stone walls above the foundation to be the same as called for under the heading of "Foundation Walls".
2. 
Wherever walls are faced with stone ashlar, the ashlar shall not be less than four (4) inches thick, and the combined thickness of ashlar facing and backing shall not be less than twelve (12) inches thick. The backing may be of solid brick or a combination of brick and hard tile. The stone ashlar facing shall be substantially bonded or anchored at least every two (2) feet in height and four (4) feet in length.
3. 
Mortar for masonry walls above foundations shall be at least cement and lime mortar, in the proportion of one (1) part Portland cement to three (3) parts sand, mixed with one (1) part hydrated lime to three (3) sand.
F. 
Stucco. Wherever stucco is used to cover the exterior of a building it must be applied on brick or hollow tile walls, except in panels or gables where it may be applied over frame construction, provided that the wood framework is covered with metal lath to receive the stucco. Stucco may be used only in decorative scheme and not as exterior cover for entire building.
G. 
Brick Walls. Brick walls shall not be less than nine (9) inches thick and shall be bonded and solidly built. Every seventh (7th) course at least shall be a bonding course of alternate headers and stretchers with full length headers extending into the backing. Walls faced with brick and backed with hollow tile or cinder block shall not be less than nine (9) inches thick, shall be bonded same as brick walls and in addition shall have not less than three (3) courses of solid brick, full thickness of the wall at the top under wall plate. Exterior facing to be of new brick only and unpainted.
H. 
Columns, Beams, Or Girders. Columns, beams or girders supporting floor joists shall be of structural steel. Eight (8) inches by twelve (12) inches by one-half (1/2) inch standard bearing plates shall be placed under the end of all beams bearing on masonry walls.
I. 
Wood Construction.
1. 
First floor joists shall not be less than two (2) inches by ten (10) inches spaced sixteen (16) inches c.c. except on short spans and shall be cross bridged at least once each span. Floor joists shall bear not less than four (4) inches on outside walls and shall be lapped over beams or partitions projecting not less than two (2) inches each side of beam or partition plate. The joists shall be covered with seven-eighths (7/8) inch subfloor over which shall be laid the finish floor.
2. 
Wood framing in chimney will not be permitted; all wood members shall be at least nine (9) inches from the flue lining.
3. 
Ceiling joists shall be at least two (2) inches by six (6) inches spaced sixteen (16) inches c.c. and lapped over partitions projecting at least two (2) inches each side of plate and shall be cross bridged at least once each span. Where attic is to be used for storage, etc., joists to be at least two (2) inches by eight (8) inches, spaced and cross bridged as before stated.
4. 
Wood studs shall be spaced not less than sixteen (16) inches c.c. and shall be braced at least once in height with the plate doubled on all bearing partitions.
5. 
Roof rafters shall not be less than two (2) inches by six (6) inches spaced not more than twenty-four (24) inches c.c. with the heel of the rafters bearing not less than three (3) inches on the wall plate, each rafter being securely spiked to the plate. The wall plate shall be at least two (2) inches by six (6) inches anchored to the wall every five (5) feet with one-half (1/2) inch plate anchor bolts eighteen (18) inches long with T heads.
6. 
Every other rafter shall be securely spiked to the ceiling joist or may be secured by two (2) inches by four (4) inch collar beams spiked to every other set of rafters. Collar beams shall be at least four (4) feet below the ridge or the ridge may be supported by two (2) inches by four (4) inches struts spaced not more than six (6) feet c.c.
J. 
Roofing. Roofing shall be of some material which is non-combustible and fire retarding. (See Section 505.070 for plumbing and wiring.)
K. 
Termite Control.
1. 
All debris, such as paper, wood and other fibrous material shall be removed before back-filling around foundation walls.
2. 
All wood forms, braces, etc., shall be removed and under no circumstances covered by earth or concrete.
3. 
Where wood jambs are set before the basement floor has been poured, there shall not be less than three (3) inches of solid concrete between the earth and underside of the jamb. The same applies to wood basement stairs, where the heel of the carriage bears on the basement floor.
4. 
All woodwork in basement below grade shall be secured to masonry walls by bolts set in the wall, wood nailing blocks will not be permitted. All joints, cracks, crevices, etc., in the wall shall be carefully sealed with a rich cement mortar before the woodwork is set.
5. 
The top of all masonry foundation walls, under floor joists, shall be completely covered with a cement grout at least one (1) inch thick, composed of one (1) part Portland to three (3) parts sand.
6. 
Wherever wood porches are supported upon wood columns, the wood columns shall be set upon concrete piers, projecting at least four (4) inches above grade, and the first riser and carriage or wood steps shall rest on concrete.
7. 
Care shall be taken to prevent wood in all cases from coming into direct contact with the earth.
[Ord. No. 6 § 9, 7-23-1941]
The restrictions filed in the records of the Recorder of Deeds of St. Louis County, Missouri, as pertain to the subdivision of Uplands Park, are hereby made a part of this Article, except where they may conflict with this Article, in which event the conflicting portions of such recorded restrictions are hereby declared to be null and void.
[Ord. No. 6 § 10, 7-23-1941]
A. 
No sidewalks or streets shall be constructed within the Village, by any person, firm or corporation, without first obtaining a permit authorizing the same from the Board of Trustees. The cost and regulations governing such permits and those who obtain such permits shall be governed by the provisions of this Article as pertaining to buildings or other structures.
B. 
All sidewalks constructed shall be of a width of four (4) feet and a thickness of not less than four (4) inches and of a mixture of one (1) part of cement to two (2) parts of sand and four (4) parts of gravel, laid over a base of six (6) inches of tamped cinders, and shall conform with the sidewalks adjacent, or in adjacent blocks, as to the distance from the curb, and finished grade of sidewalk shall be one (1) inch above curb.
C. 
All street construction shall conform in every respect as to width and type of construction to the streets already made within the Village and a true copy of the plans and specifications for such street shall be filed with the Board of Trustees upon the application for a permit in accordance with the term of this Article as pertaining to other buildings or structures.
[Ord. No. 6 § 11, 7-23-1941]
No person, firm or corporation shall construct or erect any light standards or lamppost of any kind, within the Village, without first obtaining a permit authorizing the same from the Board of Trustees. The cost and regulations governing such permits and those who obtain such permits shall be governed by the provisions of this Article as pertaining to buildings or other structures.
[Ord. No. 6 § 13, 7-23-1941]
Any person, firm or corporation or the agent thereof who shall violate or permit to be violated any provision of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than five dollars ($5.00), nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), and each day that a violation is permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
[Ord. No. 6 § 14, 7-23-1941]
A. 
The Board of Trustees shall have the power of a majority vote to vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or provisions of this Article.
B. 
This Article shall not be construed so as to interfere with the use of any buildings or structures or land existing at the time of passage of this Article, July 23, 1941.
C. 
Where the word "Board" is used in this Article, it shall be taken to mean the Board of Trustees of the Village of Uplands Park; and where the word "Village" is used in this Article, it shall be taken to mean the Village of Uplands Park, St. Louis County, Missouri.