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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Glendale
Glendale posts permit types for fence, grading, right-of-way excavation, dumpster and portable storage units, tree permits, occupancy permits, business licenses, and municipal zoning approval for building permits
Routine pruning or maintenance on private property does not require a tree permit
Tree permit is not required for planting or removal on private property when the work is outside the public right-of-way conditions described by Glendale
- Exempt Routine pruning or maintenance on private property does not require a tree permit
- Exempt Tree permit is not required for planting or removal on private property when the work is outside the public right-of-way conditions described by Glendale
Required documents
- When a permit is required: Glendale posts permit types for fence, grading, right-of-way excavation, dumpster and portable storage units, tree permits, occupancy permits, business licenses, and municipal zoning approval for building permits
- Required documents: Varies by permit. Glendale specifically requires municipal zoning approval before county building permit filing and requires digital submission of the completed form, site plan, and construction plans for municipal zoning approval
- Permit validity/expiration: Dumpster permits are issued for 60 days and renewable in 30-day increments; other permit durations vary by type
- Owner-builder rules if available: Not summarized as a single citywide policy on the applications page
- Contractor license requirements: Builders and contractors working on homes or commercial buildings must obtain a Glendale builder/contractor license
- Building code adopted: Glendale routes building permits through St. Louis County for county code review; verify the active city and county code set before filing
- Building code
- Glendale routes building permits through St. Louis County for county code review; verify the active city and county code set before filing
- Permit validity
- Dumpster permits are issued for 60 days and renewable in 30-day increments; other permit durations vary by type
- Owner-builder
- Not summarized as a single citywide policy on the applications page
- Contractor requirements
- Builders and contractors working on homes or commercial buildings must obtain a Glendale builder/contractor license
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Application process
Typical processing: Glendale does not post one universal SLA on the applications page; housing inspection materials advise sufficient lead time
- 01 File the applicable Glendale municipal application first for zoning approval and any city permit or occupancy item
- 02 For building permits, email the completed municipal zoning approval form, site plan, and construction plans to permits@glendalemo.org
- 03 After Glendale zoning approval is issued, apply through St. Louis County for the building permit and county inspections
- 04 For housing inspection and occupancy matters, use Glendale's city forms and fees, then coordinate county inspection results back to the city
Typical processing time: Glendale does not post one universal SLA on the applications page; housing inspection materials advise sufficient lead time
§ 04
Fee schedule
Glendale building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Fence permit fee is USD 50. Occupancy permit fee is USD 25. Housing inspection request fee is USD 110. Right-of-way excavation permit fee is USD 50 plus USD 1000 refundable escrow per excavation
02
Plan check fee
Through county building permit routing; not summarized on Glendale's page
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat city fees plus county building permit fees where county permits are required
04
Reinspection fee
Not posted as one citywide schedule on the page reviewed
Some items allow online application; some require mailed or dropped-off forms and fee payment at City Hall
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Residential housing inspections are requested through Glendale forms; county building inspections are scheduled through county permit routing after county permit issuance ()
- Inspection hours
- City Hall business hours are referenced on city forms; no single inspection window sheet was posted on the page reviewed
Typical sequence: Glendale zoning approval, county building permit issuance, county field inspections, then city occupancy issuance where applicable
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Glendale permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Glendale, MO? ▸
Glendale posts permit types for fence, grading, right-of-way excavation, dumpster and portable storage units, tree permits, occupancy permits, business licenses, and municipal zoning approval for building permits
02 How much does a building permit cost in Glendale, MO? ▸
Building permit fees in Glendale, MO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Fence permit fee is USD 50. Occupancy permit fee is USD 25. Housing inspection request fee is USD 110. Right-of-way excavation permit fee is USD 50 plus USD 1000 refundable escrow per excavation. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat city fees plus county building permit fees where county permits are required. Plan check fee: Through county building permit routing; not summarized on Glendale's page.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Glendale, MO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Glendale, MO, follow these steps: 1. File the applicable Glendale municipal application first for zoning approval and any city permit or occupancy item 2. For building permits, email the completed municipal zoning approval form, site plan, and construction plans to permits@glendalemo.org 3. After Glendale zoning approval is issued, apply through St. Louis County for the building permit and county inspections 4. For housing inspection and occupancy matters, use Glendale's city forms and fees, then coordinate county inspection results back to the city
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Glendale, MO? ▸
Building permit processing times in Glendale, MO typically run Glendale does not post one universal SLA on the applications page; housing inspection materials advise sufficient lead time. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Glendale, MO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Glendale, MO. The following work is generally exempt: Routine pruning or maintenance on private property does not require a tree permit; Tree permit is not required for planting or removal on private property when the work is outside the public right-of-way conditions described by Glendale. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Glendale, MO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Glendale, MO via: Residential housing inspections are requested through Glendale forms; county building inspections are scheduled through county permit routing after county permit issuance.
last verified April 2026
source City of Glendale, Community Development / Building Commissioner, with St. Louis County handling building permits and residential inspections ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Glendale, Community Development / Building Commissioner, with St. Louis County handling building permits and residential inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.