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Impervious surface ordinance deemed ‘too restrictive’ by board

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter April 21, 2022

An ordinance addressing stormwater concerns in Crestwood was deemed too restrictive by the Board of Aldermen April 12. The ordinance establishes new maximum allowable levels of lot coverage, and changes...

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Crestwood Board of Aldermen approves salary increases for itself, mayor, judge

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter March 17, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen voted to increase pay for itself, the city’s municipal judge and mayor at its March 8 meeting. The increase is the first in 22 years. The ordinance increases Municipal...

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Crestwood Board of Aldermen approve Whitecliff Bridge ordinance

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter January 6, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen heard two ordinances regarding construction of the new Whitecliff Park Bridge and its surrounding area at its meeting Dec. 14. According to a memo by City Administrator...

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Crestwood aldermen table flatwork ordinance, continue to address stormwater

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

Crestwood has made an effort recently to address stormwater management in the city, introducing separate ordinances on flatwork and other impervious structures through different committees. The flatwork...

Crestwood unveils improvements to city hall

Crestwood unveils improvements to city hall

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 2, 2021

After over a year of being closed for restorations, Crestwood rededicated its newly renovated and upgraded city hall last week.  In August 2019, Crestwood City Hall was filled with over a foot of water...

City amends excessive noise ordinance

City amends excessive noise ordinance

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter July 23, 2021

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen amended an excessive animal noise ordinance to be less forgiving to offenders at the June 22 meeting. Changes to the ordinance were drafted by the Public Works Board for...

Crestwood amends code about relatives

Crestwood amends code about relatives

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen amended the city’s code in May to change how the city handles employment and appointment of relatives of city officials. The new ordinance changes the city code to allow...

Crestwood debuts eye-catching new public notice signs for zoning issues

Crestwood debuts eye-catching new public notice signs for zoning issues

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor June 25, 2021

Driving up a road and squinting at a tiny posted public hearing sign to find out about a zoning issue may be an annoyance of the past, at least in Crestwood. Borrowing an idea from Wentzville, Crestwood...

The Crestwood Fire Department conducts water rescue training at Whitecliff Quarry in May 2019.

Crestwood quarry project moves ahead with a pedestrian bridge

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

Construction on the next phase of the redevelopment of the Whitecliff Park quarry is underway in Crestwood. A new boardwalk, pavilion, fishing plaza, lighting, gravel trail and Americans with Disabilities...

Inside the Joseph Sappington House.

Crestwood signs letter of intent to move historic log cabin

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter April 6, 2021

Plans to move a historic log cabin from Affton to Crestwood moved ahead as the Crestwood Board of Aldermen approved a letter of intent for the $200,000 relocation plan at a special meeting last week. The...

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