Recommendation CC.4
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase the capacity of the Neighborhood Preservation Inspection team to enforce the Property Maintenance Code.
This recommendation helps achieve the following:
Complete
Communities
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Sustainability Considerations
By ensuring proper upkeep and maintenance of structures and premises, there is a positive contribution to reduced energy consumption, less waste generation, and the stabilization of neighborhood property values
Equity Considerations
Code enforcement is key in areas with High number of rental properties to address the issue of absentee landlords. Enforcement protects public health, safety and welfare and helps maintain stable property values.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
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
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action needed.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Hire qualified temporary staff over summer to provide focus area program implementation.