Applications, Fees, & Processes

The development process is complex, but this complexity has a purpose: to ensure that the building and development of our City is orderly, well-planned, aligns with our community's vision, and meets local, state, and federal regulations. Our goal is to help you navigate this process. Please do not hesitate to call us at (618) 624-4500 ext. 4 to discuss any questions. 


Application Deadlines & Planning Commission Calendar

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Fee Schedule

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Zoning

 
 
Most new commercial, office, and residential subdivision development will require the Planned Use process, which includes a hearing with the Planning Comission and approval through City Council. We encourage each applicant to prepare a conceptual plan and schedule a meeting with City staff prior to formal submission of development plans.
A zoning map amendment is a zoning district change for a parcel of land.

 

Variance

 
 
Required when a proposed project does not conform to the regulations as set in Chapter 158: Zoning, Article 2: Zoning District Regulations, Section 158.036 of the Code of Ordinances.

 

Subdivision

 
 
This gives a general overview of the steps, from submittal to the approval and recording stages, that the various plats will go through.
For Subdivisions of six (6) lots or less, the Minor Plat must receive approval through City Council
This packet provides guidelines for the preliminary design and platting of subdivisions within 1.5 miles of the City of O'Fallon. If rezoning is done through the City, a subdivision must simultaneously proceed through the Planned Use Process. Both must receive approval through City Council.
We encourage each applicant to prepare a conceptual plan and schedule a meeting with City staff prior to formal submission of preliminary subdivision or development plans.
The Final Plat nails down exact lot and easement locations. Final plats are typically done before the Final Site Plans in commercial areas but after the Final Site Plan in residential areas. Final plats must be approved by the City Council and filed with St. Clair County.
The City has implemented geographical information systems (GIS) technologies to store, manage, and maintain spatially-related (geographic) data. As a result, all Developers shall submit digital plans in accordance with these standards.
Infrastructure PermitRequired for any installation or construction of public infrastructure, including any associated grading, excavation or filling, and construction of monuments, streets, storm sewers and other drainage appurtenances, stormwater detention and drainage, public utilities, sanitary sewers, street markers, sidewalks, and/or other development and subdivision improvements.

 

Site Development

 
 
The Final Site Plan/Civil Construction Documents clarify the details of the Planned Development/Preliminary Site Plan such as final site layout, number of dwelling units (houses, apartments, or condos), building elevations, photometrics, and landscaping. Civil Construction Documents detail how underground structure and roadways will be constructed to city standards. These include detailed grading and erosion control plans, stormwater plans and calculations, detailed roadway construction plans, and utility plans. The Construction Documents are approved administratively.
Site Development Checklist and Grading Permit Application


Miscellaneous Permits

 
 
Building Permits 
The Planning & Zoning Division checks setbacks, height, lot coverage and other requirements when processing building permits & sign permits.
Business Registration Application
All businesses within O'Fallon are required to have an up-to-date Business Registration filed with the City Clerk.
Required when a home-based business is proposed within the City that is required to be registered with the State.
Sidewalk Dining PermitAllows restaurants to use the public sidewalk for dining
Required for outdoor events for promotional purposes, large picnics, carnivals, or festivals. Click here to go to the Code of Ordinances for Chapter 118: Special Events.