Building

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Welcome to the Department of Building for the City of Cottleville. Building Permits are required for most building construction activities in the City. Occupancy permits are also required for changes in use and tenancy of commercial and residential structures within the City. The following are provided as general guidelines for building activity within the City of Cottleville and may not be applicable to every situation.

To schedule Residential and Commercial Inspections, please contact Jeana at City Hall at (636) 498-6565.

Please contact local fire department for additional permitting and inspection requirements:

Cottleville Fire Protection District - (636) 447-6655

Central County Fire & Rescue - (636) 970-9700

Projects that require an Occupancy Permit

The following projects require an occupancy inspection and permit within the City. Occupancy inspections are provided as a courtesy by the City and can be scheduled simply by calling 636-498-6565. Any proposed modifications described under "Projects that require a Building Permit" identified during the occupancy inspection must also obtain a building permit.

Buying, Selling, Leasing, or Renting a residential structure
Changing tenancy of a residentially or commercially leased or rented structure/space
Changing the use of a structure (such as changing from residential to commercial)
Changing ownership of a commercial structure

Projects that require a Building Permit (be sure to check the code to be certain)