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