City of Creve Coeur
Demolition Permit Requirements
Two complete sets of the following:
1. Written utility disconnect notices:
a) Ameren UE
b) Laclede Gas
c) Missouri American Water (licensed plumber required to destroy tap)
Excavation permit required from the Creve Coeur Dept. of Public Works if in ROW
Applicant must provide St. Louis County PERMIT number for plumbing permit
d) Metropolitan Sewer District (licensed plumber required to destroy connection at the wye of the main
sanitary sewer line.)
Excavation permit required from the Creve Coeur Dept. of Public Works if in ROW
Applicant must provide St. Louis County PERMIT number for plumbing permit
e) 1-800-DIG-RITE confirmation number.
2. Asbestos abatement report / permit from St. Louis County. Contact Keith Street at St. Louis County,
615-8913, for further information. See attached form.
3. Waste Disposal Authorization from St. Louis County. Contact Alan Reinhardt at St. Louis County,
615-4112, for further information.
4. Potable wells must be properly sealed by a licensed well drilling company and reported to the
Department of Natural Resources in Rolla, MO.
5. Septic Systems shall be destroyed by a licensed plumber:
a) Septic tank shall be evacuated by a licensed special waste hauler.
b) Septic tank shall be completely removed and hauled away.
6. Provide a site plan which shows the following:
a) All property lines, building address and all right-of-ways
b) All buildings / structures / sidewalks to be removed
c) Locate trees to be preserved and provide temporary fence at drip line
d) Locate trees to be removed
e) Show location of ingress and egress for equipment / trucks
f) Temporary construction access (when existing curb cut / driveway not used) must obtain temporary
road permit from the Creve Coeur Department of Public Works
7. Provide enlarged details or notes which address the following:
a) Site protection – excavations, trenches, debris piles shall be fenced with a 48” safety fence at any
time the site is unattended. Support rods located 10’ O.C. minimum.
b) Erosion Control –siltation control shall be established to prevent damage to adjacent public and/or
private property. Provide detail of siltation control method.
c) Site Restoration – method of re-vegetation, finish grade to 3:1 slope or less.
Site shall not be required to be restored if building permit and construction activity begins within
thirty (30) days of demolition.
Backfill of excavations shall not include ANY wood or construction debris. All fill material shall
be clean dirt or rock unless prior approval for alternative fill material is granted by the Building
Official (Steve Unser, 872-2500).
Repair of R.O.W. if necessary.
d) No heavy equipment shall be loaded or unloaded on public street or right of way without prior
approval from the Creve Coeur Department of Public Works.
e) Dust Control – method of controlling blowing and drifting debris shall be specified by the Building
Department.
Debris may be required to be watered-down while loading. Permit to tap hydrant required on site.
f) Project Schedule – provide a detailed estimate of starting date, working dates, inspection dates
and completion date.
ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED ABOVE SHALL BE SATISFACTORILY ADDRESSED
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DEMOLITION PERMIT. FAILURE TO INCLUDE THE
NECESSARY INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN A DELAY IN PERMIT ISSUANCE.