Recommendation CC.8
Recommendation Status: New
Permit accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) in unincorporated residential zoning districts to increase housing options and promote density while encouraging municipalities losing population to follow St. Louis County's lead to expand the supply of ADUs.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Applicable Geographic Scales
Key Issues Addressed
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Related Planning Topic Areas
Equity Considerations
Increase housing options for County residents.
Sustainability Considerations
Increase more residential density creates the opportunity to expand housing options to retain and attract residents.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County’s Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis County Port Authority
St. Louis Area Banks - i.e., CNB Bank
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Planning Department
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Private banking market
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of ADU permits issued
Number of rental occupancy permits issued
Dollar value of permits issued
Increase in population density
If overperforming, what should we do?
Shift to a more targeted approach where permit activity my be lagging compared to other geographic areas.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Evaluate combining three - to 10-year tax abatement Policy to incentivize homeowners to create ADUs on their primary residential property.