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 help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Helping to provide smaller square footage options for housing can help make affordability more attainable.
Smaller square footage can reduce utility usage and infrastructure costs, reducing the environmental impact at the household level and community.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
St. Louis Association of Realtors
American Institute of Architects - St. Louis
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 general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Reduce incentives and offer them in geographies that are identified as more challenging for development.
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?
Assess barriers to multifamily housing within zoning districts to better understand what is working and build upon those successes.
If underperforming, what should we do?