Architectural Review Board

The City of Glendale has always prided itself in offering high quality housing opportunities to preserve architectural integrity of housing by assuring compatibility with existing neighborhood and to preserve green space. In order to assure that new construction meets high quality standards and is in general conformity with the style and design of surrounding structures, the Architectural Review Board considers all exterior aspects of a structure and their location.

The Architectural Review Board will consider several criteria including but not limited to the effect of the construction upon the flow of water runoff from the property; floor area ratio of the proposed construction; context, style, scale and proportion of the proposed construction; types, color, and quality of materials to be used; compatibility with the period and detail of neighborhood houses, and landscaping plans. Redevelopment of residential properties has accelerated dramatically in virtually all neighborhoods over the past several years. It is important to assure that the quality of construction remains at a high level.

The Architectural Review Board consists of seven members, at least one of whom who must be a registered architect. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.

ARB Guidelines and Application

The current ARB guidelines and application are available at the link below. You can also find a link to the complete Glendale municipal code.

• Application Form
  • Note: single-story additions that are the lesser of 20 percent of the area of the primary structure or 750 square feet do not typically require ARB review.
• ARB Guidelines
  • Appendix A -- Definitions
  • Appendix B -- House Style Examples
  • Appendix C -- Approved Tree List
• Municipal Zoning Code

Submission Guidelines

Please include PDF copies of all plans and materials by USB flash drive with your submission. For printed copies, plans on Arch D size paper (24" x 36") is acceptable. 

• Click here for Setback Requirements
• Click here for Construction Regulations
• Click here for Brochure: Stormwater Best Management Practices
• St. Louis County 10′ Drainage Rule
• Click here to view the Zoning Map

Meeting Schedule and Deadlines

All submissions must be fully completed when turned in on the submission deadline. Please ensure applications are complete and contain all required information. If revisions to the submitted plans are necessary or the application is incomplete, the submission will be held to the following ARB meeting.

All meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the City of Glendale Auditorium, 424 N. Sappington Road, Glendale, Missouri, at 6:00 p.m. Submissions are due three weeks before the meeting date.