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FAQ
Assessments
Q. When are assessments due?
A. March 1st. A lien is automatically filed against your property if the assessment is not paid by June 1. Interest accrues at 8% per annum as long as the assessment is unpaid. There is a $75.00 charge for the release of each lien. The mailing address for payments is University Park Subdivision P.O Box 66911, Dept DGC St Louis, MO. 63166
Q. How are assessments calculated?
A. The regular assessment is computed at a rate of $.50 per front foot. The current special assessment is computed at a rate of $4.50 per front foot. Corner lots are assessed on the basis of one-half the total footage, front and side for both assessments. Link to Indenture
Q. What does my assessment pay for?
A. To maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, snow plowing, tree trimming and maintenance of the common grounds.
Title Companies and Realtors
Q. Who should I contact for assessment information for a closing?
A. Requests should be faxed to 314-743-8100, Attn: Kris Burneson. A written response will be faxed back with assessment information and amounts past due.
Q. The title company has found a lien on the property. Who should I contact to get the lien released at closing?
A. Contact a Trustee for information and fees required to release the lien. A lien release will be prepared and filed by the Trustee within 30 days of receiving funds unless other arrangements are made.
Permits
Q. What kind of work requires a building permit?
A. A building permit is required to: construct, alter, enlarge, repair, replace, move, remove or demolish a structure including accessory structures such as decks, fences, retaining walls over 18 inches in height and storage sheds more than 50 square feet in area. Permits are also required for non-dish radio or television antennae more than 12 feet in height or dish type antenna more than two feet in diameter.
Q. What kind of information do I need to apply for a building permit?
A. The application for a building permit requires two trustees signatures, an estimate of building costs, along with two copies of a site plan drawn to scale (with sufficient clarity, detail and dimensions) showing the location of the proposed construction and the existing structures on the lot. The site plan must include the distance from the new construction to the adjacent property lines, and all zoning requirements must be met. For fence permits the location of the proposed fence must be indicated on the site plans. Residential fences are limited to six feet in height and may not be placed in front of yards. In some instances, it will be necessary to have the plans prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. In addition to the plot plan, two copies of construction drawings must be submitted for review. The construction drawings must be extremely detailed in nature, drawn to scale or fully dimensioned. These drawings must accurately reflect the project which is to be constructed and clearly depict that information.
Q. How far in advance and where do I go for a building permit?
A. Building permits require seven to ten working days for processing. The permits may be applied for in the Department of Community Development on the fourth floor of City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Q. How do I get a trustee's signature?
A. Call one of the trustees to arrange a time to drop off all of the required information for the permit or come to a monthly meeting at the library.
Yard Waste
Q. How do I dispose of leaves, grass, twigs, plants, or small brush from my property?
A. Yard waste is collected by the city at the curb along with trash and recycling. Residents must place leaves, grass, twigs, plants, or small brush in 30-gallon biodegradable bags, and each bag must have a yard waste sticker attached. Click here to find information on obtaining stickers
Q. When can I rake leaves out into the street?
A. In the spring and fall, the city offers a leaf rake-out program. Rake leaves to the curb the weekend before your collection week. Look for special leaf collection schedules in the subdivision's newsletter, on the back of the city calendar or visit the University City Website.
Trees
Q. Who cares for the trees along the streets in private subdivisions?
A. The subdivision is responsible for the care and maintenance of all trees on their right of way. Home owners should contact their subdivision trustee directly with any tree related matters.
Q. Will the subdivision plant a new tree in front of my house when an older tree is removed or lost in a storm?
A. Yes, if the area will support a new tree.
Q. Will the subdivision pick up downed limbs from private property after a storm?
A. No, the property owners must dispose of any debris from privately owned trees at their own expense. Limbs less that three inches in diameter may be cut into 4-foot lengths and bundled for collection by the Sanitation Division.
Q. My next door neighbor's tree grows across the property line and overhangs my house. Will the subdivision force them to prune their tree?
A. No, the property owner must engage in self-help to cut the overhanging branches at the property line.
Q. Why doesn't the subdivision prune trees located on the easement between properties?
A. An easement is given by the property owner to the utility companies to maintain power lines and retains ownership of the property. The subdivision only owns the property on street right of ways and maintains these trees accordingly.
Streets, Curbs and Sidewalks
Q. Who maintains the streets, crubs and sidewalks?
A. The subdivision is responsible for the care and maintenance of all streets, curbs and sidewalks. Home owners should contact the trustees directly with any streets, curbs and sidewalks related matters. In 2003, the Board of Trustees voted to begin a street repair project that will update the streets and curbs within subdivision over the next several years.
Q. Does the subdivision repair potholes?
A. Yes, potholes will be repair in the Spring.
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