What are the rules on yard sales?
You are allowed three yard sales per year at
the same location, limited to two days in a
seven day period. You must fill out; free of
charge a yard sale permit at City Hall. Your
permit must be posted the day of sale visible to
the public.
What are the rules on house numbers?
House numbers are required to be affixed to
all structures in Herculaneum. They should be
visible from the street and in accordance with
the Herculaneum Municipal Code.
Who handles animal control?
Answer: Animal control is maintained by the
Public Works Department. Animals that are picked
up will be taken to Pevely City Pound, telephone
# (636) 475-7405 ask for Bonnie. Animals picked
up, will only be kept at this location for 5
days. For further information please contact
Herculaneum's City Hall at (636) 475-4447. All
pets are required to have a City tag. The fee
for a tag is $2.50 per animal. Proof of rabies
vaccination is required for a tag. Tags run from
July 01st to the following June 30th. All pets
must be kept on a leash or in a fenced yard.
Thank you for your cooperation.
What do you need to do when selling your
house?
Answer: Call the Building Inspector
Department and set up an Occupancy Inspection.
This $15.00 fee will have to be prepaid and they
need at least a 24 hr. notice to arrange this
for you. Most title companies will not close
without this. When closing information has been
arranged you as well as the new buyer will also
need to contact the Water Department at
(636) 479-3777. The seller will have to have the
final water reading done. The buyer will have to
come and fill out paper work for a New Water
Application and pay a meter deposit of $50.00
before water service can be continued at their
new address. At this time the Water Clerk will
inform them that a Toter (trash can) will be
provided for them at their new residence. If
they wish to do recycling a container will be
provided for that also. Their water, sewer and
trash are all on one bill and due by the 20th of
each month.
I have moved into Herculaneum City limits
and have pets are there any regulations in
reference to them?
Cats and dogs six months or older will need a
City pet tag which costs $2.50 each. To acquire
the tag, you will need to bring proof of rabies
shots. Inquire at the front desk at the City
Hall building or contact us at (636) 475-4447 or
(636) 475-4448.
What is the City of Herculaneum's ISO
rating?
Every homeowner or business pays a premium to
their insurance carrier for fire insurance based
on his/her ISO rating. The ISO rating for fire
insurance protection can range from 1 to a 10,
with 10 being little or no protection.
Currently, the City of Herculaneum enjoys a
public fire rating of Class 5. Commercial fire
ratings are established on an individual basis
by ISO.
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