Recommendation RG.11
Recommendation Status: New
Consider the character of the land, its suitability for development, and the preservation of natural, cultural, and water resources as part of the development review process.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Complete
Communities
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Avoids privatizing or eliminating high-quality land.
Sustainability Considerations
Conserve the areas of highest ecological benefit.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Private Developers
Local Businesses
Community Organizations
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED_ND Smart Location & Linkage
SITES Site Context
If overperforming, what should we do?
Develop a permit submittal checklist for county staff and developers.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.