Maryland Heights City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- LEGAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Sec. 25-1.1.- Title.
- Sec. 25-1.2. - Purpose.
- Sec. 25-1.3. - Validity and severability clause.
- Sec. 25-1.4. - Compliance with regulations.
- Sec. 25-1.5. - Establishment of zoning districts.
- Sec. 25-1.6. - Reserved.
- Sec. 25-1.7. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 25-1.8. - Amendments to official zoning map.
- Sec. 25-1.9. - Rules for interpretation of district boundaries.
- Sec. 25-1.10. - Rules for interpretation of regulations.
- Sec. 25-1.11. - Transition rules.
- Sec. 25-1.12. - Purpose, intent, specific intent, and design goals.
- Sec. 25-1.13. - Resources, guides, and industry standards.
- Sec. 25-1.14. - Exceptions for the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
ARTICLE 2
- AMENDMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 25-2.1.- Authority to amend.
- Sec. 25-2.2. - Eligible applicants.
- Sec. 25-2.3. - Application for zoning code text amendment.
- Sec. 25-2.4. - Application for zoning map amendment.
- Sec. 25-2.5. - Determination of completeness for hearing.
- Sec. 25-2.6. - Public hearing.
- Sec. 25-2.7. - Burden of proof.
- Sec. 25-2.8. - Actions subsequent to public hearing.
- Sec. 25-2.9. - Approval or denial.
- Sec. 25-2.10. - Protest of the planning commission's decision.
- Sec. 25-2.11. - Withdrawal.
- Sec. 25-2.12. - Reapplication.
ARTICLE 3
- PUBLIC NOTICE
Sections
ARTICLE 5
- CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Sections
- Sec. 25-5.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-5.2. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-5.3. - Eligible applicants.
- Sec. 25-5.4. - Application.
- Sec. 25-5.5. - Waiver of site plan requirements.
- Sec. 25-5.6. - Determination of completeness for hearing.
- Sec. 25-5.7. - Public hearing.
- Sec. 25-5.8. - Burden of proof.
- Sec. 25-5.9. - Actions subsequent to public hearing.
- Sec. 25-5.10. - Approval or denial.
- Sec. 25-5.11. - Council review.
- Sec. 25-5.12. - Permit effective; when.
- Sec. 25-5.13. - Appeal, protest, or council review of planning commission decision.
- Sec. 25-5.14. - Final site plan.
- Sec. 25-5.15. - Amendments.
- Sec. 25-5.16. - Guarantee of improvements.
- Sec. 25-5.17. - Time limit of conditional use permit.
- Sec. 25-5.18. - Development of permitted and conditional uses on the same tract of land.
- Sec. 25-5.19. - Article 5—Conditional use permit flowchart.
ARTICLE 6
- PLANNED DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 25-6.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-6.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-6.3. - Relationship of planned districts to zoning map.
- Sec. 25-6.4. - Area and height requirements.
- Sec. 25-6.5. - Eligible applicants.
- Sec. 25-6.6. - Conceptual development plan.
- Sec. 25-6.7. - Preliminary development plan.
- Sec. 25-6.8. - Approval or denial.
- Sec. 25-6.9. - Appeal, protest, or council review of planning commission recommendation or decision.
- Sec. 25-6.10. - Final development plan.
- Sec. 25-6.11. - Recording.
- Sec. 25-6.12. - Procedure to modify planned district standards and regulations.
- Sec. 25-6.13. - Guarantee of improvements.
- Sec. 25-6.14. - Limitations.
ARTICLE 7
- NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, AND USES
Sections
- Sec. 25-7.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-7.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-7.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-7.4. - General regulations.
- Sec. 25-7.5. - Change to another use.
- Sec. 25-7.6. - Relocation.
- Sec. 25-7.7. - Enlargement, alteration, or reconstruction.
- Sec. 25-7.8. - Damaged or substandard structures.
- Sec. 25-7.9. - New construction or replacement of existing structures on nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 25-7.10. - Additions to residential structures on nonconforming lots.
- Sec. 25-7.11. - Abandonment of nonconforming uses.
ARTICLE 11
- SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
Sections
- Sec. 25-11.1.- "NU" Non-urban district regulations.
- Sec. 25-11.2. - "R-1" Single-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.3. - "R-2" Single-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.4. - "R-3" Single-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.5. - "R-4" Single-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.6. - "R-5" Single-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.7. - "R-6" Multi-family residential district.
- Sec. 25-11.8. - "C-1" Neighborhood commercial district.
- Sec. 25-11.9. - "C-2" General commercial district.
- Sec. 25-11.10. - "M-1" Office, service, and light manufacturing district.
- Sec. 25-11.11. - "M-2" Office, service, and intensive manufacturing district.
- Sec. 25-11.12. - "RD-MXD" Redevelopment—Mixed use district.
- Sec. 25-11.13. - "RD-M" and "RD-C" Redevelopment districts.
- Sec. 25-11.14. - "OD-C" Overlay District—Corridor.
- Secs. 25-11.15—25-11.20. - Reserved.
ARTICLE 12
- SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- Sec. 25-12.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-12.2. - Access to nonresidential district.
- Sec. 25-12.3. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 25-12.4. - Landscaping-related structures.
- Sec. 25-12.5. - Swimming pools.
- Sec. 25-12.6. - Fences.
- Sec. 25-12.7. - Retaining walls.
- Sec. 25-12.8. - Satellite dish antennae.
- Sec. 25-12.9. - Animals.
- Sec. 25-12.10. - Yard exceptions.
- Sec. 25-12.11. - Carports on single-family residential lots.
ARTICLE 13
- BUILDING DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 25-13.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-13.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-13.3. - Overall design goals.
- Sec. 25-13.4. - Review criteria.
- Sec. 25-13.5. - General building design standards.
- Sec. 25-13.6. - Design standards for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family buildings.
- Sec. 25-13.7. - Design standards for single-family dwellings.
- Sec. 25-13.8. - Alternative equivalent compliance.
ARTICLE 14
- PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS3
Sections
- Sec. 25-14.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-14.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-14.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-14.4. - Computation and interpretation of requirements.
- Sec. 25-14.5. - Minimum off-street parking dimensions.
- Sec. 25-14.6. - Off-street parking design standards.
- Sec. 25-14.7. - Parking spaces designated for physically handicapped persons.
- Sec. 25-14.8. - Off-street parking restrictions.
- Sec. 25-14.9. - Off-site parking.
- Sec. 25-14.10. - Shared parking.
- Sec. 25-14.11. - Parking deferral.
- Sec. 25-14.12. - Off-street parking and loading requirements for shopping centers.
- Sec. 25-14.13. - Minimum loading requirements.
- Sec. 25-14.14. - Parking for educational uses.
ARTICLE 15
- SIGN REGULATIONS4
Sections
- Sec. 25-15.1.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 25-15.2. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-15.3. - Administration and enforcement.
- Sec. 25-15.4. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 25-15.5. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 25-15.6. - Signs on residential properties.
- Sec. 25-15.7. - Signs on non-residential properties.
- Sec. 25-15.8. - Electronic message centers (EMC).
- Sec. 25-15.9. - Standard outdoor advertising structures (billboards).
- Sec. 25-15.10. - Exemptions.
ARTICLE 16
- LANDSCAPING DESIGN STANDARDS5
Sections
- Sec. 25-16.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-16.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-16.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-16.4. - Overall design goals.
- Sec. 25-16.5. - Landscape plan requirements.
- Sec. 25-16.6. - Tree preservation.
- Sec. 25-16.7. - Required quantity of plant material for new construction.
- Sec. 25-16.8. - Required quantity of plant material for additions and expansions.
- Sec. 25-16.9. - Parking lot landscaping.
- Sec. 25-16.10. - Landscaping requirements for buffer areas and screening.
- Sec. 25-16.11. - Planting along or within stormwater management areas.
- Sec. 25-16.13. - Landscaping requirements for single-family residential development.
- Sec. 25-16.14. - Landscaping requirements for walkways and bikeways.
- Sec. 25-16.15. - Related requirements.
- Sec. 25-16.16. - Installation and maintenance of plant material.
- Sec. 25-16.17. - Waivers and modifications.
- Sec. 25-16.18. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 18
- LIGHTING DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- Sec. 25-18.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-18.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-18.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-18.4. - Lighting plan.
- Sec. 25-18.5. - Light fixtures and usage.
- Sec. 25-18.6. - Illuminance and uniformity.
- Sec. 25-18.7. - Parking area lighting.
- Sec. 25-18.8. - Lighting of gas station and drive-through canopies and aprons.
- Sec. 25-18.9. - Lighting of public gathering places.
- Sec. 25-18.10. - Lighting of outdoor recreation and athletic fields.
- Sec. 25-18.11. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 25-18.12. - Enforcement.
ARTICLE 27
- WIRELESS COMMUNICATION REGULATIONS7
Sections
- Sec. 25-27.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-27.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-27.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-27.4. - Prohibited acts by authority.
- Sec. 25-27.5. - Permitted acts by authority.
- Sec. 25-27.6. - Modifications of wireless support structures.
- Sec. 25-27.7. - Building permit requirements.
- Sec. 25-27.8. - Pole attachment.
- Sec. 25-27.9. - New freestanding towers.
- Sec. 25-27.10. - Submittal requirements for new freestanding towers.
- Sec. 25-27.11. - Small wireless facilities.
- Sec. 25-27.12. - Co-location requirements.
- Sec. 25-27.13. - Submittal requirements for co-locations.
- Sec. 25-27.14. - Limitations of authority.
- Sec. 25-27.15. - Expiration.
- Sec. 25-27.16. - Regulatory compliance.
- Sec. 25-27.17. - Security.
- Sec. 25-27.18. - Obsolete antenna support structures.
- Sec. 25-27.19. - Leasing.
- Sec. 25-27.20. - Appeals.
ARTICLE 28
- ITINERANT MERCHANTS
Sections
- Sec. 25-28.1.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25-28.2. - Intent.
- Sec. 25-28.3. - Scope.
- Sec. 25-28.4. - Regulations for all itinerant merchants operating on private property.
- Sec. 25-28.5. - Food trucks, trailers, or carts.
- Sec. 25-28.6. - Seasonal produce trucks, trailers, or carts.
- Sec. 25-28.7. - Rights of appeal.
- Sec. 25-28.8. - Enforcement.
APPENDIX A
RULES AND DEFINITIONS
Sections
- A.1.- Rules of construction.
- A.2. - General definitions.
- A.3. Definitions - relating to signs.
- A.4. - Definitions relating to landscaping design.
- A.5. - Definitions relating to lighting.
- A.6. - Definitions relating to wireless communications.[8]
- A.7. - Definitions relating to air navigation.
- A.8. - Definitions relating to excursion gaming.