Soulard Star Directory 2025

✯ SOULARD STAR DIRECTORY | 2025 32 WHAT IS A “CRO” PERMIT? If your property is located within one of the city’s 14 historic districts, you may need to apply for a permit for exterior work where a permit from the Building Division might otherwise not be required.These permits are called “CRO-only” permits and cover: • Exterior painting (masonry only) • Gutters and downspouts • Windows and doors • Decorative trim repair or replacement • Tuckpointing • Lighting • Awnings and canopies • Street furniture • Similar exterior work DO I NEED A SEPARATE APPLICATION IF I LIVE IN A HISTORIC DISTRICT? No, if you live in a historic district and apply for exterior work, your project will automatically be referred to the Cultural Resources Office by the Building Division when you make your application. Property located outside historic districts is not reviewed by the staff.There may be other departments, however, such as the Building Division or Zoning, which will require a permit. WHERE DO I GET A PERMIT? An application for a permit is made in Room 425, City Hall, 1200 Market Street.The application can be made by the homeowner or the contractor. Legally, however, the property owner is responsible for obtaining a permit. Find out more at stlouis-mo.gov HOW LONGWILL IT TAKE TO GET MY PERMIT? Some permits, such as fences, rear porches or decks, trim repair and tuck-pointing, may be approved the same day, while other permits may require more time for review because the staff needs additional information, requires revisions to comply with the historic district standards, or because they must visit the site. However, most permits are approved within five working days. WHATWILL I NEED TO BRINGWITH ME TO APPLY? In order to apply, the owner and/or the contractor must have two photographs (front and back) of the building or site, showing clearly the location of the project.The application must also include a description of the work to be performed and/or architectural drawings for the proposed work, a site plan of the project (drawn to scale or clearly dimensioned) and a small application fee. If the project is for work on a single-family house or other small residential property, the plans generally do not need to be sealed by a registered architect. WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES? • THE OWNER: Must post the permit on the jobsite during the entire time of construction • THE BUILDING CONTRACTOR: Must • Inform the Building and Inspection Section 24 hours before starting work • Call for an inspection before pouring concrete floorings • Call before pouring concrete in reinforced concrete construction (otherwise a load test will be required) • Call for framing inspection • THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR: Must call for an inspection involving:“ground rough,”“roughs,” and finishes. • THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR: Must call when work is completed and ready for inspection • THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Must call when work is completed and ready for inspection continued from page 30