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Property Maintenance Program
As homes age, routine maintenance plays a vital role in maintaining the structure and property values. The minimum property maintenance code is designed to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of St. Peters. Every year the City of St. Peters Building Department conducts exterior inspections of all the properties in the City. Learn more about our proactive approach to property maintenance code compliance (PDF).
The following checklist will help guide you through an inspection of your property. Repairing the violations you have detected will help maintain a clean, safe and desirable living environment.
Sanitation
- Accumulation of litter, garbage, or waste
Grading / Drainage
- Areas of erosion
- Low areas allow the accumulation of stagnant water
- Discharging stormwater directly on public sidewalks, streets, or neighboring property
Sidewalks / Driveways
- Broken areas
- Uneven slabs create a possible trip hazard
Weeds
- Weeds or tall grass growth greater than seven inches in height
Accessory Structures
(fences, detached garages, sheds, retaining walls)
- Structurally sound
- Peeling or flaking paint
- Rusting surfaces
- Missing or unsecured components
Street Numbers
- Visible from the street and at least four inches in height
Exterior - General
- Peeling, flaking paint
- Exterior finishes with holes/breaks
- Deterioration
- Missing or unsecured components
Foundation Walls
- Cracks / breaks
- Tuckpointing
Windows & Doors
- Peeling and flaking paint.
- Trim with deterioration
- Glass with cracks and break
- Missing or damaged screens
Roofs
- Loose shingles
- Worn, missing, or unsecured roofing materials
- Flashing
- Fascia and soffits
Drainage
- Gutters and downspouts with disconnected, unsecured, and missing sections
- Guttering with an accumulation of leaves
Chimneys
- Tuckpointing
- Plumb
Porches / Decks
- Handrails and guardrails
- Stairways
- Flooring
- Structural members
Remember: Some repairs require building permits, such as structural repairs or renovation of existing space involving plumbing, electrical, or mechanical installations. For information on permits for home repairs, please contact the Building Department at 636-278-2244, ext. 1670.
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Building Department
Physical Address
1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard
St. Peters, MO 63376
Phone: 636-477-6600, ext. 1670