Board Bill Number 42 In Session 2025-2026

Amending the Zoning Code for Minimum Lot Size for Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings

Summary

An Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission amending the Zoning Code to reform minimum lot size regulations for single-family and two-family dwelling units; and containing an emergency clause. The bill reduces minimum lot size requirements for single-family dwellings from 4,000 square feet per unit in districts "A" through "E" and reduces minimum lot size requirements for two-family dwellings from 2,500 square feet per unit to 1,250 square feet per unit in district "B". This board bill aims to reduce barriers to the development of needed, attainable housing in St. Louis in a manner that aligns with the city's historic fabric.

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Overview

Session: 2025-2026

Introduced: 06/27/2025

Primary Sponsors: Shane Cohn

Latest Activity: Delivered to Register

Co-Sponsors:

Anne Schweitzer, Alisha Sonnier, Michael Browning, Shameem ClarkHubbard, Laura Keys, Rasheen Aldridge, President Megan E Green

Legislative History

Legislative activities and outcomes for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.

  • 06/27/2025

    First Reading

    Bill text was introduced (432.67 KB PDF).

  • 06/27/2025

    Referred to a Committee

    The bill was assigned to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee.

  • 07/07/2025

    Committee Hearing

    The bill was passed out of committee with a recommendation of do pass during the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee hearing.

  • 07/08/2025

    Second Reading

  • 07/08/2025

    Perfection

    The bill was passed.

  • 07/11/2025

    Engrossment

    The bill was engrossed during the Engrossment, Rules, Resolutions and Credentials Committee.

  • 07/11/2025

    Third Reading

    The bill was passed.

  • 07/11/2025

    Delivered to Mayor

  • 07/11/2025

    Mayor Returns Bill

    The bill was approved.

  • 07/11/2025

    Delivered to Register

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