Maryland Heights, MO

The Subdivision Code is the Maryland Heights ordinance that controls and regulates the subdivision of land within the City. The purposes of these regulations are to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City by regulating the division and redivision of land; to lessen congestion in streets and highways; to further the orderly development and appropriate use of land; to establish accurate records of land subdivisions; to protect land title; to implement the comprehensive plan; to secure safety from fire and other dangers; to facilitate adequately coordinated provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other public requirements; to facilitate the further division of larger tracts into smaller parcels of land; to preserve natural features such as stands of trees, streams, significant rock formations, and historical landmarks; and, in general, to facilitate the orderly coordinated, efficient, and economic development of the City.

As an initial step in the process, applicants are encouraged to meet with the City Planner to review the informational requirements, overall process, and schedule.  This meeting is designed to provide a clear understanding of the process and provide direction of the most efficient approach to getting the subdivision plan approved.  To schedule a pre-application conference, contact the City Planner at (314) 738-2233 or cityplanner@marylandheights.com. 

It is important to meet with the City Planner to determine the type of subdivision submittal.  Major subdivisions require Preliminary Plats, Record Plats, and may require Improvement Plans.  Minor Subdivisions, Boundary Adjustments, and Lot Consolidations typically only require a Record Plat.  Planning Commission review and approval of Preliminary Plats is required.  The City Council approves Preliminary Plats and Record Plats with the exception of Record Plats for Boundary Adjustments and Lot Consolidations, which are approved by the City Planner.

Submittal Requirements.

1. Two (2) paper copies and one (1) electronic (.pdf) copy of the Preliminary Plat;
2. The Preliminary Plat application form; and
3. $150

1. The name proposed for the lands to be subdivided. Said name shall be original and not a duplication of the name of any previously recorded subdivision or development in St. Louis County.
2. The date of Plat submission to the City
3. A north arrow and scale. The Plat shall be any scale from one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet through one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, so long as the scale is an increment of ten (10) feet.
4. The location of the tract in relation to the surrounding area.
5. The record owner or owners of the tract, the Missouri licensed surveyor and/or engineer who prepared the Plat, and the party for whom the Plat was prepared.
6. The existing and proposed zoning district.
7. The location of existing and proposed property lines.
8. Approximate area in square feet of minimum and maximum size of lots, if less than one (1) acre in area; and in acres and tenths of acres if one (1) acre or more in area, into which the tract is proposed to be subdivided.
9. Existing and proposed streets, roads, sidewalks, trails, public rights-of-way, railroad rights-of-way, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, easements of record, and significant natural features such as wooded areas and rock formations within the tract and within one hundred fifty (150) feet thereof.
10. Existing and proposed structures.
11. Proposed building lines and setback requirements.
12. Watercourses, sinkholes, wetlands, and areas within the tract and within one hundred fifty (150) feet thereof subject to inundation by stormwater including streams and stream buffers as defined in Chapter 6, Article XIII, Stream Buffer Protection, of the Municipal Code.
13. Delineation of FEMA designated floodplain and floodway boundaries, if any, and any proposed alteration or adjustment in the elevation or topography of any floodplain or floodway as shown on the FEMA flood boundary and floodway maps.
14. Sufficient existing and proposed contour data in five (5) foot increments to indicate the slope and drainage of the tract and the high and low points thereof. Contour data shall extend one hundred and fifty (150) feet beyond the limits of the subdivision boundaries. USGS data is required.
15. The results of any tests made to ascertain subsurface rock and soil conditions and the water table.
16. A preliminary plan for stormwater control measures.
17. Proposed type of treatment or method of sewage disposal to include name of trunk line, lateral or qualified sewage treatment system.
18. Proposed source of potable water.
19. A landscaping plan in accordance with Section 25-16, Landscaping Design Standards, of the Zoning Code.
20. Certification by the land surveyor or engineer who prepared the plan that the plan is a correct representation of all existing and proposed land divisions.
21. Other detailed information or data as deemed necessary by the City Planner or City Engineer.

1. Gross area of the tract.
2. Gross area of proposed streets.
3. Net area of each individual tract.
4. Maximum number of units allowed.
5. Maximum number of units proposed.
6. Parking calculations in accordance with the Zoning Code.
7. Distance between structures.

Sec. 24-5.1. Applicability. 

A.    Review and approval of a Record Plat by the City Planner, City Engineer, and City Council, in accordance with this article, shall be required for all proposed subdivisions in the City of Maryland Heights with the exception of boundary adjustments, lot consolidations, dwelling unit display plats, and condominium plats as governed by Section 24-7, Special Procedures.  

B.    Concurrent Review. At the discretion of the City Planner, the Preliminary Plat and Record Plat may be reviewed and approved concurrently. 

Sec. 24-5.2. Submittal requirements.

A.    To commence the review process, the applicant shall submit the following items to the City Planner:

1. Two (2) paper copies and one (1) electronic (.pdf) copy of the Record Plat;
2. The Record Plat application form; and
3. Filing and review fees as established by the City Council.  $400* for a major subdivision record plat or $250* for all other record plats (minor subdivisions, boundary adjustments, lot consolidation plats, etc.).  *$100 refunded upon receipt of electronic copy of recorded plat.

1. The name proposed for the lands to be subdivided. Said name shall be original and not a duplication of the name of any previously recorded subdivision or development in St. Louis County.
2. The date of Plat submission to the City.
3. A north arrow and scale.  The Plat shall be any scale from one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet through one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, so long as the scale is an increment of ten (10) feet.
4. The location of the tract in relation to the surrounding area.
5. The record owner or owners of the tract, the Missouri licensed surveyor and/or engineer who prepared the Plat, and the party for whom the Plat was prepared.
6. Outboundary lines, boundary lines, and lot lines of the subdivision.  The City Planner may require a written legal description (or descriptions) to be included on the plat.
7. Area in square feet for each lot or a supplemental sheet showing same.
8. All U.S. Survey, section, township and range lines; and boundary lines of municipalities, school districts, fire districts, and other legally established districts with the name or description of any of the same adjacent to or abutting the subdivision.
9. All survey monuments, together with their descriptions.
10. An accurate delineation of any property offered for dedication to public use.  The City Planner may require a written legal description of such dedication to be included on the plat.
11. The boundary lines, widths, and names of all existing, proposed, and adjacent streets, alleys, adjoining lands, and right-of-way lines.
12. Building lines, including minimum side and rear yard setbacks on each lot and easements or rights-of-way provided for public or private use, services, or utilities, with figures showing their dimensions, and listing types of uses that are being provided.
13. All easements and common ground areas, including but not limited to easements and common ground areas for stormwater control measures.
14. Streams and stream buffers as defined in Chapter 6, Article XIII, Stream Buffer Protection, of the Municipal Code.
15. All dimensions and bearings, both linear and angular, radii and arcs, necessary for locating the boundaries of the subdivision, blocks, lots, streets, alleys, easements, building lines, and of any other areas for public or private use. The linear dimensions are to be expressed in feet and decimals of a foot.
16. Certification by the land surveyor who performs the property survey that it is tied to the Missouri Coordinate System in accordance with the current Missouri Minimum Standards for Property Boundary Surveys, and the coordinates of the exterior corners shall be shown on the Plat. The coordinate system setup shall be:  State Plane Coordinate System; Missouri East Zone Number 2401; and North American 1927, North American 1983, or North American 1983 HARN Datum
17. Zoning district and zoning district boundary line when property is located in more than one (1) district.  In the case of a Planned District, the ordinance number governing the district shall be listed.
18. If developer places restrictions on any land contained in the subdivision that is greater than those required by these regulations or the Zoning Code, such restrictions or references thereto should be indicated on the Plat.
19. Private restrictions and trusteeships where required by ordinance and their periods of existence. Should such restrictions and trusteeships be of such length as to make lettering of same on the Plat impracticable, thus necessitating preparation of a separate instrument, reference to such instrument shall be made on the Plat.

1. Guarantee of installation of water mains or supply of potable water.
2. Street lighting contract from Ameren.  Submittal of contract is optional and is to be accepted in lieu of an increase value for escrow of actual construction costs.
3. Verification of street names and addresses from U.S. Postal Service.
4. Verification of location of fire hydrants and adequacy of water supply from applicable fire district.
5. Tax certificate or copy of paid tax bill from the office of the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.
6. Verification of payment of all inspection fees, where applicable.
7. Any special study or engineering calculations required.
8. Trust indenture and warranty deed for common land conveyance, accompanied by a letter of compliance from an attorney.
9. Letter from MSD certifying connection fees have been paid.
10. Certification of proper placement of all outboundary survey monuments from a land surveyor.
11. Certificate of clear title.  The Record Plat shall be accompanied by a statement prepared by a duly authorized title company stating that the signatures of all persons whose consent is necessary to the preparation and recording of said Plat and to the dedication of the streets and other public places are shown on the Plat.
12. A digitized version of the plat in AutoCAD (.dwg or.dxf), MicroStation Design File (.dgn), ArcInfo Coverage, ArcView Shape File (.shp), or MapInfo.