Site Disturbance Permits

Per Chapter 550 of the Bridgeton Code of Ordinances, a Site Disturbance Permit shall be required for all grading and construction projects that disturb more than three thousand (3,000) square feet of land.  There are exemptions to this permit if the project meets one of the following conditions:

1. Land disturbances less than or equal to three thousand (3,000) square feet. In those cases, the land disturbance activity is required to comply with the City's adopted standards and the person shall install erosion and sediment control measures.

2. Land disturbance for residential purposes on lots of three-fourths (¾) an acre or less containing a single-family residence for which an occupancy permit has been issued. The City reserves the right to require the owner to comply with the City's adopted standards and have the owner install erosion and sediment control measures.

3. Land disturbance for residential purposes on lots of three-fourths (¾) an acre or less consisting of the construction of any building, structure or swimming pool which are separately built and not part of multiple construction in a subdivision development and for which a building permit has been duly issued. The City reserves the right to require the owner to comply with the City's adopted standards and have the owner install erosion and sediment control measures.

4. Land disturbance activities by City departments. In those cases, the department is required to comply with the requirements of the City's adopted standards and the City's Building Code.

5. Farming. The provisions in Chapter 550 of the Bridgeton Code of Ordinances shall not be construed as prohibiting or limiting the lawful use of land for farming, nurseries or gardening or similar agricultural or horticultural use whenever there is substantial compliance with recommendations or standards of the local soil conservation authority.

6. Work to correct or remedy emergencies as long as said work is brought into agreement with Chapter 550 of the Bridgeton Code of Ordinances within the following six (6) months. This includes situations that pose an immediate danger to life or property, natural resources or substantial flood or fire hazards.

If you have any questions regarding Site Disturbance Permits, please contact the Public Works Department at 314-739-7665 during (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).