RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION IN PARKVIEW - OUR RULES

Parkview’s Indentures and these Rules were created to preserve property values by “maintaining, protecting and managing” the neighborhood to be a “desirable residence section.” In addition, both University City and the City of St. Louis have regulations for property maintenance, renovation and new construction on historic properties (see Historic Preservation Building Codes).  We urge you to check City websites to better understand those requirements.  Specifically, in Parkview:

  • The façade, all portions of the house visible from the street, may not be changed without the approval of the Agents and the appropriate city historic review. This includes front porches and windows.

  • All exterior permits first require the written approva1 of the Agents.

  • Fences require a permit and sign-off  by the Agents, whether it’s a new fence or a replacement (See FENCES for more info). Fences cannot be built in front of the building line and may not encroach on adjacent properties or Parkview easements (alleys, walkways, parks). Please submit a copy of your survey with the proposed fence placement for review.

  • To maintain Parkview’s historic character, satellite dishes, solar panels or antennae may not be mounted on the front face of the house or the street-facing roof.

  • Properties must be secured and maintained during all renovations for the health and safety of Parkview residents: This includes all alley-facing fences, side gates, and home entry points; Lighting (including front porch lights) must be visible at night; Landscaping must be maintained (sidewalks cleared of snow/debris, leaves raked); All construction debris must be placed in appropriate receptacles.

  • Properties that are vacant for 6 months in the city of St. Louis or for 1 month in University City must register with the appropriate city (St Louis Ordinance 68610, University City Code Section 8.28.020).  Properties that are temporarily unoccupied and to which the owner/resident intends to return are not considered vacant.

  • Dumpsters should be removed at the earliest possible opportunity during construction, within a maximum of 60-days.

  • If portable bathrooms are needed during construction, they must be placed on the owner’s property, and if possible behind the house so they are not visible from the street.  Portable bathrooms may not be placed in the street, on the tree lawn or obstructing an alley).

  • There is a two-week limit for PODS and other storage containers.

  • Alley Maintenance: Residents are responsible for keeping their alley free of overgrowth, leaves, weeds and debris.

For any “declared vacant” property, the Agents may 1) notify the property owner of any violation of these rules and request compliance; 2) should the owner fail to remedy the situation, the Agents may employ persons to go upon the property and correct conditions that adversely affect the health, safety and/or property values of neighboring residents, and 3) the Agents may pay the costs of such actions, and the owner or other person(s) in violation of these rules shall be liable for these costs, plus any attorney's fees, lien fees or other expenses.

ParkviewNeighborhood.org is owned and operated by the Agents of Parkview, a not-for-profit neighborhood association, located in St. Louis, MO. It is intended solely for our residents, providing historic information as well as guidelines for the building codes and Indentures that govern our neighborhood. Those requiring assistance in using the site are urged to email agents@parkviewneighborhood.org.