Recommendation CC.11
Recommendation Status: New
Develop design guidelines for small-lot single family homes and attached homes.
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
Sets baseline standards to standardize high-quality housing stock for all community members.
Sustainability Considerations
Universal Design creates opportunities for social and economic sustainability.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of existing small lot and attached homes that are preserved.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Assess impact fees on developers seeking to consolidate lots and use revenue to ensure small-lot housing in other parts of the area.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Discourage consolidation of lots.