St. Louis requires driveway curb cuts to be permitted by the Street Department. Paved surface generally required; parking on unpaved front yards prohibited. Historic districts (Lafayette Square, Soulard, Compton Heights) have additional design review.
Under Revised Code Chapter 24 (Streets and Sidewalks), any new curb cut or driveway apron requires a permit from the Street Department, with standard widths typically 10-20 ft residential. Title XXVI Zoning requires off-street parking surfaces to be paved with asphalt, concrete, or approved permeable surface in most residential districts; parking on lawns or unpaved front yards is a common violation. Historic districts regulated under Chapter 24.070 (Cultural Resources Office) require design review for new driveways or curb cuts that affect historic streetscapes. In dense neighborhoods without driveways (Benton Park, Shaw), on-street parking is the norm and new curb cuts may be denied to preserve parking supply.
Unpermitted curb cut: $200-$500 plus restoration cost. Parking on unpaved surface: $100-$300 with 30-day cure period.
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has no city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays on private property. Property maintenance code under ...
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has no city ordinance specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Inflatables are permitted on private property subject to rig...
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has no city ordinance setting installation dates, removal deadlines, or brightness limits for residential holiday lights. Lights may stay up year-r...
St. Louis, MO
Built-in outdoor kitchens in St. Louis require permits through the Building Division: a building permit for the structure, a gas-line permit for natural-gas ...
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis has no city-specific ordinance regulating residential backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens at single-family properties. Operation i...
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis adopts the 2018 International Fire Code under SLRC Title 25. IFC §308.1.4 prohibits open-flame cooking devices (charcoal, wood) and propane tanks l...
See how St. Louis's driveway rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.