Recommendation CC.10
Recommendation Status: Expand
Amend zoning regulations to permit the development of small lot single-family residences, townhomes, villas, and condos to complement commercial areas and provide a transition to conventional single-family neighborhoods.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Making housing more accessible with lower costs per square foot creates more pathways for residents at various income levels.
Sustainability Considerations
Increasing the inventory of high-quality housing with smaller square footage can decrease costs for real estate developers, public works departments, and utilities.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Apartment Association
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership Funds
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Increase in housing units in or close proximity to commercial districts.
Change in spatial density.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Identify other areas needing attention to help catalyze residential development investments.
If underperforming, what should we do?
County to partner with developers to complete a demonstration project.