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Historic preservation commissioners press to retain ‘40% rule’ as garage changes head to Planning Commission
Summary
Members of the Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission urged careful review of a proposal that would remove or alter the local "40% rule" limiting front‑facing garages, saying the zoning provision is central to protecting the district’s historic porches and streetscapes; staff will forward recommendations to the Planning Commission for Feb. 2.
At its regular meeting, the Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission pressed city staff to preserve the local "40% rule" that limits the size and placement of front‑facing garages, and agreed to forward its recommendations to the Planning Commission for consideration on Feb. 2.
The push to retain the rule came after members warned that eliminating the zoning standard would remove the primary legal protection that currently helps preserve historic porches and neighborhood character. A member of the commission said, "front facing garage, that 40 so called 40% rule, that is the only zoning ordinance that protects the…
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