| Accumulation of Materials No person is allowed to accumulate or permit the accumulation on any premise or on any open lot any lumber, boxes, barrels, bricks, stones or similar material that may be permitted to remain thereon and become rat harborages. Items such as firewood should be placed on open racks that are elevated not less than 12 inches above the ground, evenly piled or stacked. |
| Alarm Systems All emergency alarm installations are regulated by the City. Alarm installation companies must be licensed by the City and all residents shall obtain an alarm user permit before the installation. This allows the Police Department to conduct background checks of the company and its employees. There is no fee for the alarm user permit but the registration of the location of all alarm installations aids emergency services. Applications and information can be obtained at the General Offices at the Government Center. |
| Animals All cats and dogs over six months of age must have rabies inoculation and City of Crestwood license tags. Pets should wear these tags at all times. All pets should be confined or restricted to their owners’ property and not be allowed to run at large. When off the owner’s property, dogs and cats should be on a leash and/or under the owner’s control. A dog or cat defecating on property other than that of the owner or other person responsible for the animal will be creating a public nuisance unless such waste is immediately removed and deposited in a waste container or buried on ground where the person responsible for the animal has permission or the right to bury it. |
| Residential Fences The City of Crestwood does not require a permit for fence installation but there are a few regulations. They are as follows: Section 7-56 Standards (5) Fences: All fences located or to be located on residentially developed properties shall comply with the following requirements: a. Only standard fencing materials shall be used. Section 26-185.1: Fence regulations in residential districts a. Height: A fence shall not be higher that six [6] feet. |
| Home Occupations Certain home occupations are permitted in Crestwood. A resident wishing to operate a business from his or her residence must first apply for a home occupation permit and a business license from the City of Crestwood. Crestwood code states that the home business shall not occupy more than 15% of the total floor area of the residence and cannot be conducted in a garage or other accessory structure. No commodities may be stored at the residence; no equipment may be used that would create a nuisance due to odor, vibration, noise, electrical interference or fluctuation. No generation of parking beyond that required for the normal occupation of the residence will be permitted. Contact the Public Works Department for details and application forms. |
| Housing Exteriors An Anti-Blight Ordinance establishes minimum exterior standards governing the conditions and maintenance of dwelling and non-dwelling structures within the City. |
| Obstructing View at Intersections It is unlawful to obstruct the view of motorists at intersections with shrubbery or other vegetation, sign boards, structure of any description, uncontrolled weeds, etc. Any plantings on corner lots must permit an unobstructed view along intersection streets for motorists and pedestrians approaching the intersection. |
| Residential Parking No automobiles, trucks, trailers or other motor vehicles shall be parked or stopped in the front yard of any residential or other building or in the side yard next to the street in the case of corner lots, except on a parking area or drive having a durable surface. Nor shall they be parked or stopped along any street with any portion of the vehicle on the area between curb and sidewalk or on sidewalks. |
The following are a few of the City of Crestwood ordinances instituted for the safety, welfare and protection of the life and property in your city.
