Residential

The City of Florissant takes pride in its community and housing stock. Minimum standards for dwelling units were created to protect the public safety, health and general welfare of the people of the city. The general objectives are to:

  • To protect the character and stability of residential properties.
  • To provide minimum standards for cooking, heating and sanitary equipment necessary to health and safety of occupants of building.
  • To provide facilities for light and ventilation necessary to health and safety.
  • To provide minimum standards for maintenance of existing residential buildings, and to thus prevent the creation of slums and blight.
  • To preserve the property value of land and buildings throughout the city.

A property in the City of Florissant can be sold without an inspection 'as is'. However, the buyer will then be responsible for obtaining and paying for the inspection and attaining occupancy permit prior to anyone moving into or occupying the property.

Occasionally there will be differences in the inspection report from the City of Florissant and a private inspection company or FHA/VA. It is recommended that the buyer note any problems during their final walk-through and use the inspection report results from all sources rather than comparing one report against another for discrepancies.

Commercial

Prior to occupying a commercial building, which includes such uses as schools, churches, community organizations, an occupancy inspection and permit are required. In most cases a business license is also required. Applications for a Business License and Commercial Occupancy inspection can be filled out on the Permit Portal (my.florissantmo.com). All Commercial Occupancy requests are reviewed by the Building Commissioner for compliance to the Florissant Zoning Code. Approved Zoning Authorization and an Approved Occupancy Inspection are required to obtain a Business License.

 

Should you have any questions regarding business licenses please call the Business License Specialist at 314-839-7613. For more information regarding commercial occupancy inspections please call the Public Works Department at 314-839-7648.