In unincorporated St. Louis County, a single-family residence may keep at most 3 dogs, OR 5 cats, OR a combination of 5 dogs and cats with no more than 3 dogs at any time.
The Property Maintenance Code limits household pet counts in unincorporated areas only — each of the 88 incorporated cities sets its own pet limits (often stricter, e.g., 2-dog limits in Clayton). Exceeding the cap triggers a kennel-licensing requirement, which is not allowed in most residential zones. Service and assistance animals are not counted toward the limit.
Notice of Violation from Neighborhood Preservation Program with 30-day cure period; continuing violations referred to Municipal Court with fines up to $1,000.
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Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood noise ordinance prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs neighbors. The general nuisance standard is enforced under the city's Of...
Kirkwood, MO
Barking dogs in Kirkwood are addressable under general nuisance and noise provisions and Chapter 4 (Animals and Fowl, eCode360 §30203849). Animal trespass pr...
Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. MO Rev. Stat. §574.010 applies.
Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood §14-332 prohibits parking or storing airplanes, boats, house cars, mobile homes, motor vehicles, trailers, or parts on public or private streets con...
Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood street parking is regulated under the city's Parking chapter (eCode360 §30704314) and state law. Posted time limits and zone restrictions apply. Sta...
Kirkwood, MO
Abandoned vehicles in Kirkwood are regulated by city ordinances and RSMo §304.157. Inoperable vehicles may be cited as a nuisance. Kirkwood Police handle str...
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