Notice of violation.
St. Louis Revised Code § 25.33.020
in effect25.33.020 - Notice of violation.
Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of any regulatory code relating to buildings, structures or premises or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor in the following manner:
A. Such notice shall:
1. Be in writing;
2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
3. Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued;
4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit, structure or premises into compliance with the provisions of applicable code; and
5. Inform the property owner of the right to appeal.
B. The notice shall be directed to the owner or owners of such building, structure or premises as recorded most recently in the City of Saint Louis Assessor's Office. The notice shall be served in one of the following ways:
1. Delivered personally to owner or owners; or
2. By posting the notice in a conspicuous place in or about the building, structure or premises affected by such notice; or
3. By mailing a copy of said notice by regular mail, postage prepaid, direct to the owner or owner's place of business or the address currently recorded in the Assessor's Office of the City of Saint Louis; or
4. If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building, structure or premises affected by such notice.
(1994 C., § 25.33.020; Ord. No. 67885, § 1, 2008; Ord. No. 66857, § 2, 2005.)
Source: City of St. Louis, Missouri, Revised Code of the City of Saint Louis, 2020, Annotated, and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/st._louis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25BUCO_CH25.33ENCOVI_25.33.020NOVIFetched: 11/1/2026