FAQ Category: Planning & Zoning Division

Yes. The City Codes can be found by clicking Municipal Code, with a link to the Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations.  Ordinances that have been adopted but have not yet been codified can be found by going to the City’s website and clicking on “Government – Municipal Code”.

Gravel driveways, or gravel parking pads are not permitted in Wentzville. Pre-existing gravel drives or pads may be maintained, but may not be enlarged.

Grandfathered is another way to describe something that is considered existing and nonconforming. Grandfathered or existing non-conforming is a term used to describe a situation that existed prior to the adoption of a new ordinance or law. For example: A resident has a 48 inch high fence in their front yard which was constructed 10…

The City Code regulates the location, height and material of a fence. Any fence or portion of a fence that is leaning, sagging, or missing supports and/or pickets is required to be replaced or repaired. Fence questions can be answered by the City’s Building Division. A fence permit is required for all new fencing. For questions,…

Public Hearings are held on matters when required by law or as directed by the City. Public Hearings are typically associated with a Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit or Variance application. Persons who wish to speak at public hearings will be heard in the early portion of a meeting at the discretion of the meeting chairman…

The City does allow these events, with the approval of a Special Events Permit. The permits include conditions which ensure the general health and safety of the event and typically regulate parking, temporary structures and signage. For more information concerning special events, please contact the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at (636) 332-9236.

This type of signage is prohibited by the City of Wentzville. Off-premise signs are defined as signs which advertise products, or businesses which are not located on the same location as the sign. An owner’s permission to place a sign on property does not allow having the use of the sign.

The City has minimum zoning standards concerning accessory structures (size restrictions, height, location and setback requirements). For more information concerning these standards, submittal procedures or to obtain a Building Permit application, please contact the Building Division at (636) 327-5101.

Setbacks may obtained by contacting the City’s Planning Division at (636) 639-2047.

Building setbacks are minimum distances by which any building or structure must be separated from a property line. These setbacks assure the adequate distance to provide for supply of light and air, fire protection and more generally to assure the health safety and general welfare of property owners.