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