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| Public Input Information It is the policy of the City of Creve Coeur that “all meetings, records and votes, actions and deliberations of all government bodies and committees…” be open to the public as required by the Missouri Sunshine Law. The city encourages citizens to attend and provide comments at all public meetings. As required by law, meeting agendas, including the date, time and location, are posted at the government center at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. In addition, the city provides e-mail notification to registered individuals and posts agendas on this site. To register for email notification click here. To view agendas, click here. One of the main topics of discussion at city meetings concerns new residential subdivisions and commercial buildings. Persons interested in city planning and development issues may attend City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and/or Board of Adjustment meetings. Individuals wishing to make remarks should do so during the public comment time held during each meeting. Generally, the City Council meets monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7pm. The Board of Adjustment meets as needed. All meetings are held at the Creve Coeur Government Center, unless indicated otherwise.
What is a public hearing? As regulated by the city’s ordinances, a public hearing is an opportunity for council members to receive public comments regarding a specific issue before the council. A public hearing is a formal process in which a series of steps must be accomplished before certain matters are heard before the council. As stipulated in the city’s zoning code, public hearings for rezoning applications, conditional use permits and zoning code text amendments are held before the City Council, upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Once a public hearing has been recommended the City Clerk will schedule the hearing, allowing at least 15 days for public notification to occur. A sign is posted on the property and provides a phone number to call for meeting updates or changes. Additionally, as provided for in the zoning code, property owners who own land within 300 feet of the subject property are notified by mail 15 days prior to the public hearing. At the hearing, a court reporter transcribes all comments made during the hearing. Those who wish to speak must be sworn-in and provide their name and address before addressing the council. Once a public hearing is concluded, the council may vote on the pending matter. Are citizens notified on matters other than formal public hearings? The “rule of thumb” for sending notification letters is a letter is sent whenever a new building is being proposed. City planners do not generally send letters for minor items such as fences, boundary adjustments, or minor site changes or building additions. Protest PetitionsAccording to the City’s Charter, protest petitions can be filed against proposed ordinances that would “amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal boundaries of zoning districts, {their} uses, regulations, or restrictions…” A protest petition must be signed by no less than 30% of either the property owners within the area to be rezoned or by individuals owning property within an area parallel to the proposed rezoning and not greater than 185 feet from the rezoning boundaries. City Council votes on rezoning amendments with protest petitions must receive a supermajority, as specified by the zoning code, before they become effective. Contact the City Clerk at 314-872-2517 or the Department of Planning at 314-872-2501 for more information on filing protest petitions.
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