Recommendation CC.23
Recommendation Status: Existing
Review zoning regulations to permit small - and medium scale multifamily uses in commercial areas and to provide a transition to conventional single-family neighborhoods.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Leading the Region
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Helping to provide smaller square footage options for housing can help make affordability more attainable.
Sustainability Considerations
Smaller square footage can reduce utility usage and infrastructure costs, reducing the environmental impact at the household level and community.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
St. Louis Association of Realtors
American Institute of Architects - St. Louis
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
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
New building permits issued.
Value of building permits issued.
Percentage of multifamily housing units developed in existing and new multifamily zoning districts.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Reduce incentives and offer them in geographies that are identified as more challenging for development.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Assess barriers to multifamily housing within zoning districts to better understand what is working and build upon those successes.