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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Boards & Commissions
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There are certain requirements for some boards. Please check with your Council member, the Mayor, or the City Clerk for clarification. City Council Directory |
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The average board term is three (3) years, depending on the board, and most allow for two consecutive terms. |
City Administration
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The current fiscal year budget is posted online. Residents may also come to City Hall and see the City Clerk to review the budget in the office. Current City Budget |
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The Vision 2015 Plan, written and updated in the late 1990s, provides the City of Ferguson with a master plan that outlines the projected municipal service needs for a variety of city efforts. It also establishes long-range goals and expectations for municipal efforts.
The 2015 Plan serves as the comprehensive land use plan for the City, outlining existing zoning and land uses, contrasted against the long-range development goals of the city. The Plan, formally adopted by past City Councils, provides an important roadmap for general city services and is amended from time to time based on changing needs.
Copies of the plan are available at City Hall. |
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The City Clerk is responsible for managing all official City records and providing support to the mayor and the City Council and several boards.
The Court Clerk assists the municipal court attorneys and judges and maintains all court documents. The court clerk accepts all payments of fines issued by representatives of the City’s Police and Public Works departments. |
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Applications for employment are available at City Hall in Human Resources, as well as online. Online Job Application |
City Council
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To verify the ward that you live in, open the Ward Map shown to the right (pdf file which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to open). Ward Map |
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Ward 1 – Council Members Peggy Faul and Fran Grecco
Ward 2 – Council Members Dwayne T. James and James Knowles III
Ward 3 – Council Members Kynan Crecelius and Mike Salant |
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Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, with exception. In April, meetings are held on the 3rd and 4th Tuesday, due to elections. In July and August, meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday. |
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Copies of the agenda are available at the Council meeting. You can also find the agenda on the City’s website, or pick one up in the office of the City Clerk. Agendas & Minutes |
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Members of the Council are elected for three (3) year terms, and are allowed to serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms.
The Mayor is elected for a three (3) year term and is allowed to serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms.
There are exceptions to each, outlined in the City’s Charter. |
Economic & Business Development
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Please contact Sam Anselm, Assistant to the City Manager, at (314) 524-5158 for information. Economic Development |
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It all depends on the location and the type of business. The Downtown TIF district provides financial incentives to developers of projects that will attract increased retail activity and sales taxes to the area.
A Facade matching grant program is also available to encourage physical upgrades to existing downtown buildings.
Downtown Facade Program |
Fire Department
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Information is available here on the City’s website, or by calling (314) 522-1122. Fire Department |
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Permits are not typically issued for single-family residential areas. However, the fire department can issue a burn permit for bonfires if all of the safety requirements have been met, including the fire being at least 50 feet from a building. |
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Yes. Classes for both individuals and groups are offered and scheduled as needed. The classes follow American Heart Association guidelines. The department also assists Scout troops in obtaining merit badges related to fire safety and first aid. Fire Department |
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Call the Fire Department at (314) 522-1122. You can either pick up the report or a copy will be sent to you in the mail. There is a $5 charge for the service. Fire Department |
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Yes, tours are offered at each fire house. All ages are welcome. Just call the station that you’re interested in visiting to set up an appointment. Fire Department |
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Yes, the department will install smoke detectors in your home. Please call (314) 522-1122 to set up a time. Fire Department |
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All permits are issued by the City’s Public Works Department. The Fire Department will do the plan review simultaneously with Public Works and forward comments to them. Once all comments/concerns have been addressed, the actual permit will be issued by Public Works. Public Works Department |
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Yes, blood pressure screening is available at each fire house. The service is provided between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., no appointment is necessary. Fire Department |
Housing & Neighborhood Resource Center
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No. However, the City of Ferguson provides 3% loans for home improvements through the CHIL program at UMB Bank. CHIL Program Brochure |
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You must first apply for a CHIL Loan with UMB Bank. If denied, you may be eligible for a FNIP loan. Contact Planning and Development at (314) 524-5196 for more information. Housing & Neighborhood Resource Center |
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You can find out more about the Equity Assurance Program by visiting our Housing Programs & Services section. Housing Programs & Services |
Human Resources
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We have our avaliable jobs posted on this site. Access them by clicking on the following link. Current Job Listings |
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Once a pool of applicants has been received, applicants are reviewed and qualified candidates who may possibly meet the department's needs will be notified for interviews. |
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The City provides Medical and Dental insurance to all full-time employees. In addition, there are optional life insurance policies. |
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Applications and resumes may be sent to the Human Resources Dept located at City Hall, 110 Church Street, Ferguson, MO 63135. |
Municipal Court
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All questions concerning traffic tickets and fines are handled by the Court Clerk Office located inside the Police Department building at 222 S. Florissant Road. You can only pay your fines at the City Hall when court is in session at the City Hall. You can contact the Court Clerk at (314) 524-5264. Map to the Police Department |
Neighborhoods
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No. Neighborhood organizations address more issues than crime in the neighborhood. They usually include several contiguous subdivisions that have common interests. |
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Planning and Development works with interested residents in an area to organize a neighborhood association. Call (314) 524-5196 for more information. Planning & Development |
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Please refer to the neighborhoods map below.(need to place map in link below. Map not submitted during development.) |
New Resident Information
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North of I-70 and south of I-270 on Florissant Road. City limit signs are posted. Map |
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Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, extended hours on Tuesday until 7 pm. |
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Off of Florissant Road and Church Street, one and a half blocks east.
If driving north on Florissant Road, turn right onto Church Street. If driving south on Florissant Road, turn left onto Church Street. Map |
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The North County Chamber of Commerce can be reached at (314) 521-6000.
The office is located at 119 Church Street, Ste. 135, Ferguson, Missouri 63135. Map |
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Contact information for local and regional utility companies can be accessed through the Community Resources Directory on this site. Utilities |
Parks & Recreation
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The City no longer has a building for meeting space. In spring 2007, the January-Wabash Park Building was demolished, but we do have a list of area facilities that you can contact about reserving space.
The Savoy Banquet Center, 119 S. Florissant Road, (314) 521-4500
Ferguson Lions Community Hall, 49 S. Clark Avenue, (314) 521-7031
Lamplighter Banquet Center, 3800 Pershall Road, (314) 524-7600 |
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Ferguson residents may reserve a park pavilion by visiting the Parks and Recreation office and completing a request form and paying a permit fee. Parks & Recreation Department |
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If you live within Ferguson city limits and pay taxes in Ferguson, you are considered a resident. Non-residents may participate in many of our programs, but at a slightly higher fee rate. |
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Fishing is permitted at the lake in January-Wabash Memorial Park. A City of Ferguson license is not required, but anglers must comply with all state of Missouri fishing regulations including a state fishing license for persons age 16 to 64, which are available at retail sporting goods stores.
The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks the lake, as well as enforces daily catch limits and manages the lake through the Urban Fishing Program. Ferguson Police officers may also enforce limits and permits. Please call the Missouri Department of Conservation at (636) 300-9651 for information. City Parks |
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The City of Ferguson and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church (BTC) have entered an agreement to use their Parish Center for Parks and Recreation programs previously held at the January-Wabash Park Building. Classes such as yoga, aerobics, Fitness over Fifty, and Tai Chi are held at the center; the former site of Good Shepherd School, located at 1050 Smith Avenue, off of Hudson Road. As a part of the agreement, Blessed Teresa parishioners are cordially invited to participate in the programs at the Ferguson resident fee. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish |
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Call 314-286-9102 for more information. |
Planning & Development
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You must contact the Zoning Administrator/Building Commissioner in the Planning and Development Department at (314) 524-5257 with the address and the specific description of the activity that will be conducted at that location. Planning & Development Department |
Police Department
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The State of Missouri requires a valid driver’s license or state I.D. and proof of ownership for the vehicle. Acceptable forms of ownership include title to the vehicle, bill of sale, or a processed application of title. The Police Department will assess a fee of $25.00 to cover the cost related to towing of vehicle and processing the release of such vehicles by the Police department. Fees shall be paid prior to the release of the towed vehicle. |
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Police reports are not accepted over the phone. If the incident occurred in Ferguson, an officer can respond to the scene or the individual can go the Police Station, located at 222 S. Florissant Road. Map to the Police Station |
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The Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for reports, inquires of bond status, and posting bond.
The supporting offices such as Records and Courts are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Reports are available seven (7) to ten (10) business days after the date of incident.
Please call the Records office at (314) 524-5282 or (314) 524-5283 to verify the availability of the report, prior to appearing in person.
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Yes, there is a fee for copies of all reports, no matter if you are the victim. The cost is $5 for criminal incident reports and $7 for four-page accident reports. Additional pages are $1 each. |
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All false alarms to which the police department responds shall result in the following charges to the home owner, renter and/or business owner:
1. A warning for the first false alarm in any calendar year
2. A fifteen dollar service charge for the second false alarm in any calendar year.
3. A twenty dollar service charge for the third false alarm in any calendar year.
4. A twenty-five dollar service charge for the fourth and any subsequent false alarm in any calendar year. |
Public Works
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Yes. Occupancy permits are required for both residential and commercial properties. All permits must be paid in person; cash, checks, or money orders are accepted. No debit or credit cards. |
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To get a residential occupancy permit, you will need proof of ownership or rental agreement, a photo ID, birth certificates for children to show proof of relationship, a complete application, and the $40 fee.
*An inspection is required when there is a change in occupancy and/or ownership. The inspection must be requested by the property owner and a fee of $40 must be paid separate from the occupancy permit fee. The fee must be paid in person; cash, checks, or money orders are accepted. No debit or credit cards. |
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For a commercial occupancy permit, you will need a signed lease, the applicant’s photo ID, a detailed floor plan for the business set to scale and/or architect-sealed, a complete application, and the $100 fee. The fee must be paid in person by cash, check, or money order. No debit or credit cards. |
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There are several residential projects that require a permit: decks, driveways, fences, framing, drywall, electrical - new service, new panel, adding outlets, adding lights, adding switches, re-wiring, etc. – plumbing, to include new pipes, new bathroom, relocating toilets, tubs, sinks, etc., furnaces, air conditioning, water heaters, retaining walls three (3) feet or taller), sheds, and more.
Always check with Public Works before starting a project to verify any permit needs. |
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For permits, you’ll need a set of plans, a plot and/or survey of your property for outside projects, and a complete application. For new construction and larger projects, other items are needed. Please check with Public Works for details. Public Works Department |
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Please complete a Request for Service Form and provide contact information in case more details are needed to locate and/or address your concern. |
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Please complete a Request for Service Form (link from site?) and provide contact information in case more details are needed to locate and/or address your concern.
Please be aware that trees in individual yards, in the rear of properties, and behind individual properties are generally not City right-of-way trees.
Trees may be within MSD creek areas or are part of the common ground of a subdivision. We will assist in determining who is responsible for these types of trees as needed. |
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