Recommendation CC.1
Recommendation Status: Expand
Enforce existing code enforcement ordinances while connecting property owners and neighborhood groups with resource and technical assistance providers to help address challenges.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Key Issues Addressed
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Regulation of property verifies safety compliance and protects tenants from living under hazardous conditions.
Sustainability Considerations
Providing residents with support to stay in their homes stabilizes areas for safer, quality housing and neighborhoods.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Cost
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis Apartment Association
HomeScreen an affiliate of Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
The Housing Partnership
Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Spanish Lake Community Development Corporation
24:1 Normandy Collaborative
Wellston Community Empowerment Corporation
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
Occupancy Permit fee revenue from residential properties
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Reduction in code violations
If overperforming, what should we do?
Divert attention to geographic areas where more code violations are occurring.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Increase St. Louis County staffing to carry out inspections.