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Board hears public comment on one-year moratorium on multifamily rezoning; first reading held
Summary
The Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing and read Bill 2,532 by title to impose a one-year moratorium on accepting and reviewing rezoning applications for multifamily dwellings while the city studies infrastructure and regulatory impacts; second reading and vote will occur at a subsequent meeting.
The Dardenne Prairie Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing on a proposed one-year moratorium on accepting and reviewing rezoning applications intended to allow construction of multifamily dwellings.
Planning staff recommended approval of the moratorium; the city’s code definition of multifamily was clarified for the audience as any attached dwelling development with more than three units. During public comment, Cheryl Bratton said she supported the moratorium, citing concerns that apartment buildings historically remain in the community for decades and expressing skepticism about future demand.
City Attorney read Bill 2,532 by title as an ordinance that would impose a temporary moratorium while the city studies regulatory standards and infrastructure impacts. The mayor explained the city’s two-reading process: the bill received a first reading and will return for a second reading and a vote at a future meeting.
What’s next: The moratorium is at first reading; staff expects subsequent study and public hearings that could lead to legislative enactments following the review period.
