Historic O'Fallon

Community Development

Code Enforcement


The Code Enforcement Division coordinates all code enforcement activity, addressing public nuisance violations (recorded through field observation, citizen/Council/Police Department/staff requests). They provide all necessary follow-up, including enforcement action resulting in Municipal Court appearance for unresolved violations, and feedback as necessary to complainants.


The following are lists that can be used as a guideline to assess current or potential problems in your area:


Exterior Property Area

  • Balloons
  • Banners
  • Non-illuminated signs
  • Permanent signs
  • Sanitation (i.e. trash, debris, waste)

Exterior Structure

  • Exterior walls
  • Protective treatment (i.e. paint)
  • Roofs and drainage
  • Stairways, decks, porches, balconies and skirting for mobile homes
  • Street numbers

Public Nuisances

  • Dying or decaying trees or limbs
  • Old appliances
  • Pond or pool of stagnant water
  • Rat harborage
  • Sanitation (i.e. trash, debris, waste)

Tall Grass and Weeds

  • Should not exceed 12 inches for vacant lots and 8 inches for lots containing a structure

Vehicles Declared a Nusiance

  • Abandoned
  • Dismantled
  • Expired or unlicensed
  • Inoperative
  • Wrecked

Commercial Vehicle Parking

  • Any commercial vehicle licensed above 12,000 lbs. GVW is not allowed in a residential area without a permit between 6:00A and 6:00P

Recreational Vehicle Parking

  • Boats, trailers, camper shells and RVs must be licensed
  • MUST BE STORED: Enclosed in a garage, accessory structure or on a paved surface

Home Occupation

  • Permit required for home businesses

If you feel there is a code violation in your neighborhood, please forward your remarks to one of the following:


CONTACT: Jim Luetkenhaus - Code Enforcement Manager

E-MAIL: jluetkenhaus@ofallon.mo.us

PHONE: 636-379-5637


CONTACT: Cindy Burt - Code Enforcement Officer

E-MAIL: cburt@ofallon.mo.us

PHONE: 636-379-5543


CONTACT: Jennifer Mesker - Code Enforcement Officer

E-MAIL: jmesker@ofallon.mo.us

PHONE: 636-379-5569


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