Charleston, MO — the municipal code, in plain language

Current through 2026-01-13. Official source: https://ecode360.com/CH3265

Every town writes its own rules, and Charleston's live in its municipal code — 72 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.

What's in the Charleston code

• Ch AO — Adopting Ordinance
• Ch 100 — General Provisions (Section 100.010 – Section 100.220)
• Ch 105 — Elections (Section 105.010 – Section 105.110)
• Ch 110 — Mayor and City Council (Section 110.010 – Section 110.160)
• Ch 115 — City Officials (Section 115.010 – Section 115.650)
• Ch 117 — Conflicts of Interest (Section 117.010 – Section 117.050)
• Ch 120 — Open Meetings and Records Policy (Section 120.010 – Section 120.160)
• Ch 125 — Municipal Court (Section 125.010 – Section 125.250)
• Ch 130 — Taxation and Finance (Section 130.010 – Section 130.230)
• Ch 135 — Personnel (Section 135.010 – Section 135.140)
• Ch 140 — Boards, Commissions and Committees (Section 140.010 – Section 140.100)
• Ch 145 — Indemnification Policy (Section 145.010)
• Ch 200 — Public Safety Department (Section 200.010 – Section 200.130)
• Ch 205 — Animal Regulations (Section 205.010 – Section 205.250)
• Ch 210 — Offenses (Section 210.010 – Section 210.2180)
• Ch 215 — Nuisances (Section 215.010 – Section 215.430)
• Ch 217 — Abandoned Property (Section 217.010 – Section 217.050)
• Ch 220 — Human Rights (Section 220.010 – Section 220.110)
• Ch 225 — Emergency Management (Section 225.010 – Section 225.090)
• Ch 230 — Solid Waste (Section 230.010 – Section 230.150)
• Ch 235 — Noise Control (Section 235.010 – Section 235.070)
• Ch 240 — Park Regulations (Section 240.010 – Section 240.060)
• Ch 245 — Litter (Section 245.010 – Section 245.070)
• Ch 300 — General Provisions (Section 300.010 – Section 300.020)
• Ch 305 — Traffic Administration (Section 305.010 – Section 305.060)
• Ch 310 — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations (Section 310.010 – Section 310.110)
• Ch 315 — Traffic Control Devices (Section 315.010 – Section 315.150)
• Ch 320 — Speed Regulations (Section 320.010 – Section 320.050)
• Ch 325 — Turning Movements (Section 325.010 – Section 325.050)
• Ch 330 — One-Way Streets and Alleys (Section 330.010 – Section 330.030)
• Ch 335 — Stop and Yield Intersections (Section 335.010 – Section 335.080)
• Ch 340 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules (Section 340.010 – Section 340.240)
• Ch 342 — Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses (Section 342.010 – Section 342.060)
• Ch 345 — Pedestrians Rights and Duties (Section 345.010 – Section 345.110)
• Ch 350 — Method of Parking (Section 350.010 – Section 350.040)
• Ch 355 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places (Section 355.010 – Section 355.140)
• Ch 360 — Stopping, for Loading or Unloading Only (Section 360.010 – Section 360.070)
• Ch 365 — Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets (Section 365.010 – Section 365.080)
• Ch 370 — Vehicle Equipment (Section 370.005 – Section 370.230)
• Ch 375 — Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles (Section 375.010 – Section 375.100)
• Ch 380 — Licensing Requirements (Section 380.010 – Section 380.160)
• Ch 385 — Abandoned Vehicles (Section 385.010 – Section 385.060)
• Ch 390 — Parades (Section 390.010 – Section 390.100)
• Ch 395 — Procedure on Arrest (Section 395.010 – Section 395.050)
• Ch 400 — Zoning Regulations (Section 400.010 – Section 400.380)
• Ch 405 — Subdivisions (Section 405.010 – Section 405.120)
• Ch 410 — Planning and Zoning Commission (Section 410.010 – Section 410.170)
• Ch 415 — Floodplain Management Regulations (Section 415.010 – Section 415.290)
• Ch 420 — Land Clearance Redevelopment (Section 420.010 – Section 420.060)
• Ch 425 — Signs and Billboards (Section 425.010 – Section 425.140)
• Ch 430 — Relocation Policy (Section 430.010)
• Ch 500 — Building Regulations (Section 500.010 – Section 500.150)
• Ch 505 — Dangerous Buildings (Section 505.010 – Section 505.120)
• Ch 510 — Regulations for Residential Rental Property (Section 510.010 – Section 510.100)
• Ch 515 — Explosives (Section 515.010 – Section 515.020)
• Ch 520 — Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks (Section 520.010 – Section 520.240)
• Ch 525 — Streets and Sidewalks (Section 525.010 – Section 525.070)
• Ch 530 — Excavations (Section 530.010 – Section 530.040)
• Ch 600 — Alcoholic Beverages (Section 600.005 – Section 600.260)
• Ch 605 — Business Regulations (Section 605.010 – Section 605.470)
• Ch 610 — Regulations Applying to All Licenses and Permits (Section 610.010 – Section 610.160)
• Ch 615 — Home Occupations (Section 615.010 – Section 615.030)
• Ch 620 — Taxicabs (Section 620.010 – Section 620.040)
• Ch 625 — Peddlers and Solicitors (Section 625.010 – Section 625.160)
• Ch 630 — Amusements (Section 630.010 – Section 630.150)
• Ch 635 — Garage Sales and Yard Sales (Section 635.010 – Section 635.080)
• Ch 640 — Hotel and Motel Tax (Section 640.010 – Section 640.030)
• Ch 700 — Water Regulations (Section 700.010 – Section 700.190)
• Ch 705 — Sewers and Sewage Disposal (Section 705.010 – Section 705.590)
• Ch 710 — Cable Television (Section 710.010 – Section 710.170)
• Ch 715 — Solid Waste (Utility) (Section 715.010 – Section 715.150)
• Ch DL — Disposition List (Section DL.010)