Recommendation CC.13
Recommendation Status: Expand
Streamline regulatory development review and permitting processes for existing home remodels and renovations to encourage improvements to existing housing stock.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reducing regulatory barriers creates a more inclusive investment climate.
Sustainability Considerations
Creating efficiency in the review and permitting processes can attract more housing developers and incentivize investment by residential property owners.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Municipalities
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Occupancy permit fee increase on residential properties
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Increase in building permits.
Increase in value of permits.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Reassess incentives to determine which are working or interventions that may be needed.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Examine reducing permit costs in areas where existing housing stock has increased code violations.