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Florissant, MO Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Public nuisance list
Defined in Code § 605.454
Covers
Noise, graffiti, weeds, garbage, derelict vehicles, storm drains
Rental license impact
3+ maintenance violations in 6 months
Enforced by
Public Works and Police Department
General penalty
Up to $1,000 or 3 months jail

Summary

Florissant's rental housing ordinance defines 'public nuisance' with a specific list of common code violations and their governing sections, from loud noise and graffiti to tall weeds, derelict vehicles, dangerous buildings and blocked storm drains, all enforceable citywide under Section 605.454.

PUBLIC NUISANCE Includes, but not be limited to, lewd and lascivious behavior, loud music and/or noises (Section 210.750), failure to maintain property (Section 213.020, Ch. 510), graffiti (Section 210.1300), garbage/rubbish/litter (Sections 220.020, 213.020), tall weeds and grass (Section 213.030), property having physical conditions that threaten a person's health/safety/welfare (Section 510.230), having a dangerous building and/or conditions that threaten the physical health of a person (Section 213.010), rodent and insect infestation (Section 213.030), having derelict vehicles and/or equipment (Section 213.030), having flammable and/or hazardous materials which may endanger public safety (Section 213.030), unlicensed or inoperable vehicle(s) not contained within an enclosed area (Section 395.020 and 395.030), and obstructing surface storm water drainage (Section 535.030).

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4989395; v43 updated 2026-05-26; through 05-26-2026).

Full Breakdown

454, the definitions section of Chapter 605's Residential Rental Real Estate article, spells out what counts as a 'public nuisance' in Florissant by cross-referencing the specific Code sections that actually create each violation. 030. 461(A)(3) allows suspension or revocation after three or more nuisance incidents involving tenants or occupants within twelve months. A resident can report any of these conditions to the Florissant Department of Public Works, which enforces the maintenance and nuisance sections, or to the Police Department for the noise, vehicle and graffiti provisions.

Violations & Fines

Each cross-referenced violation carries its own enforcement path, from a property-maintenance notice under Chapter 213 to a citation under the specific offense section, with the Chapter 100 general penalty in Section 100.080 applying wherever a section sets no fine of its own: up to $1,000, up to three months in jail, or both, per day of continuing violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a reportable code violation in Florissant?
Section 605.454 lists the categories the City treats as a 'public nuisance,' including loud noise, failure to maintain property, graffiti, garbage and litter, tall weeds and grass, dangerous building conditions, rodent or insect infestation, derelict vehicles, hazardous materials, unlicensed or inoperable vehicles left outside, and blocked storm water drainage, each tied to the specific Code section that actually creates the violation.
Who do I contact to report a nuisance property in Florissant?
Property maintenance, weeds, garbage and dangerous-building nuisances are enforced by the Department of Public Works under Chapter 213 and Chapter 510, while noise, graffiti and vehicle-related nuisances tie to sections enforced through the Florissant Police Department. Section 605.454 lists the specific section governing each category so a resident can identify the right violation.
Can repeated nuisance violations affect a landlord's rental license?
Yes. Section 605.461(A)(1) lets the Director of Public Works suspend a residential rental license if the property is found out of compliance with property maintenance codes more than three times within six months without correction, and Section 605.461(A)(3) allows suspension or revocation after three or more nuisance incidents tied to tenants within twelve months.

Sources & Official References

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