Recommendation RG.45
Recommendation Status: Expand
Analyze the County's permitting process, including the structure of the Planning Department and Department of Transportation and Public Works - Code Enforcement, to improve efficiency and streamline review.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Inter- and Intra-coordination maintains transparency and accountability to practice equity-centric land use policy that focuses on advocacy for vulnerable communities.
Regular assessment and readjustment of goals conserves long-term capacity to implement comprehensive plan.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Inclusive Economies
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Administration
St. Louis County Executive Office
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
Evaluate staffing levels.
Tracking Success
Number of building permits issued.
Types of building permits issued.
Value of building permits issued and timeframe of reviews.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?