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Council extends moratorium on small-format discount stores under 15,000 sq ft
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 39‑2026 to extend a temporary moratorium on acceptance and issuance of permits for discount food and consumer goods stores with floor area under 15,000 square feet while the city evaluates zoning impacts; the vote was 6–0.
The Forest Park City Council adopted Resolution 39‑2026, extending a temporary moratorium on acceptance, processing and issuance of zoning, occupancy and building permits for "small format" discount food and consumer goods stores with floor area under 15,000 square feet.
Councilmember Brown explained the purpose: "The city requires additional time to establish a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, issuance of permits and other city approvals for discount food and consumer goods stores with a floor area of less than 15,000 square feet," and said the pause will allow evaluation of impacts and consideration of zoning amendments. Brown moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously, 6–0.
Why it matters: The moratorium halts new permits for a specific retail format while staff and council assess whether zoning changes are needed to align development with the city's long‑term economic and redevelopment goals. No dollar amounts or specific ordinance language were introduced during the meeting.
The council’s action was procedural—an extension of a temporary moratorium—and did not itself change zoning; it directs staff and the planning process to study potential amendments.
