The City of Wentzville provides a variety of services to meet the needs of the construction and development community including plan review, project development, engineering inspections, and storm water quality assistance. Please don't hesitate to contact the City for a site visit and recommendations.

Stormwater Ordinances

Regulatory compliance...what side of the silt fence are you on? Check out these helpful tips and links to related stormwater ordinances.

• Builder's Tips (Common Complaints & Violations)
• Section 520: Erosion and Sediment Control
• Section 510: Streets Ordinance
• Section 215: Nuisances
• Section 505.070: Engineering Design Criteria

Many options are available to enhance construction site erosion and sediment control and improve storm water management. When you select the most effective Best Management Practices (BMPs), you're protecting your business, the environment, and our community from the harmful effects of stormwater runoff. Choosing the right BMP, or "treatment train" of BMPs, involves understanding what requirements exist for water quality and quantity. It also involves understanding the types of BMPs available to meet those requirements. Here are some resources to help you understand all of it.

BMPs encouraged in the City of Wentzville (list not inclusive):

Developer Resources Visit our Resources For Developers webpage to find more information on: Protecting Water Quality: Construction Site Field Guide  BMP Databases, Information & Recommendations SWPPP Templates Low Impact Development