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Ordinance 72027
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
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.
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06/27/2025
First Reading
Bill text was introduced (432.67 KB PDF).
06/27/2025Referred to a Committee
The bill was assigned to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee.
07/07/2025Committee Hearing
The bill was passed out of committee with a recommendation of do pass during the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee hearing.
07/08/2025Second Reading
07/08/2025Perfection
The bill was passed.
07/11/2025Engrossment
The bill was engrossed during the Engrossment, Rules, Resolutions and Credentials Committee.
07/11/2025Third Reading
The bill was passed.
07/11/2025Delivered to Mayor
07/11/2025Mayor Returns Bill
The bill was approved.
07/11/2025Delivered to Register
07/16/2025Register Returns Notice with Ordinance Number
Register returns ordinance number 72027. Effective date is 07/11/2025
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