Recommendation RG.33
Recommendation Status: New
Develop an environmental overlay for the zoning code to determine high-quality ecological resources and habitats to preserve.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Overlay should ensure that all members of the community are served by improved green infrastructure and the resultant ecological services provided.
Sustainability Considerations
By using an environmental overlay communities can protect vital ecosystem services, maintain biodiversity, and ensure long-term environmental health and resilience.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
DNR
MDC
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
The Open Space Council For The St Louis Region
Community Organizations, Sierra Club
St. Louis Audubon Society
The Nature Conservancy in Missouri
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
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
Local Municipalities funding
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
LEED ND Smart Location & Linkage
SITES Site Context
If overperforming, what should we do?
Hire consultant to complete county planning staff oversight.
If underperforming, what should we do?
No action needed.