City of Flint Hill
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Rezoning process
Steps
- Petition and fees to City Clerk
- City Engineer review for form
- 15 copies to City Clerk; Clerk sets P&Z hearing 14-90 days out
- Notice: newspaper 15 days; certified mail to owners within 185 ft, 15 days
- P&Z public hearing and recommendation
- Board of Aldermen public hearing and ordinance
Details
- Code section
- Zoning Ordinance Art. 28, §28.02-28.05
- Who may apply
- Owners of the property (petition signed by all owners or their authorized agents); the Board of Aldermen or P&Z by resolution
- Pre-application notes
- City Engineer reviews the application for form before it goes to P&Z
- Fees
- $125 application + $690 review fee (if engineering review needed) + $690 notice deposit; engineer billed at $230/hr for revisions (Art. 31, Ord. 2024-29). Nonrefundable.
- P&Z hearing timing
- P&Z hearing set by the City Clerk 14 to 90 days after the 15 copies are filed. P&Z meets the Monday before the Board meeting, as needed.
- Newspaper notice
- 15 days before hearing
- Mailed notice radius
- 185 ft
- Mailed notice
- 15 days before hearing
- Final action
- Board of Aldermen holds its own public hearing (15 days newspaper notice) and acts by ordinance after the P&Z recommendation
- Protest petition
- 30% of land in the change or within 185 ft requires 2/3 of all Board members
- Notes
- Small city with a part-time office (City Hall open Mondays 9-4, 636-327-4441). No submittal deadlines or P&Z agendas posted online; agendas are posted at the City Office and the Flint Hill Post Office. Mailed notice is by certified mail, postmarked 15 days before the P&Z hearing. Unpaid notice balances within 10 days of demand mean the application is not heard. Downtown Special District (Hwy P) projects also need Architectural Review Board approval. City adopted a 2026 Comprehensive Plan and is planning Hwy P downtown streetscape improvements.
- Application items
- Petition signed by all owners or authorized agents
- Legal description
- Scaled map correlated with the legal description
- Names and addresses of all owners
- Present zoning, proposed zoning and proposed use
- Names and mailing addresses of owners within 185 ft (St. Charles County Recorder records)
- Signatures certifying accuracy
- 15 copies to the City Clerk after City Engineer approval
Source: https://assets.smartxeo.com/38/79050-zoning-ordinance-updated-09-11-2024.pdf · verified Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Width | Front / side / rear | Height | Density | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1A Single Family Residential (3 ac) | 3 ac | 250 ft | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | 0.33 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,600 sf ranch, 1,800 sf 1.5 story, 2,200 sf 2 story. Horses on 3+ acres, 1 per acre. Detached accessory 25 ft max. | |
| R-1B Single Family Residential (1 ac) | 1 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | 1 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,600 sf ranch, 1,800 sf 1.5 story, 2,200 sf 2 story. Public sewer required. Accessory structures 10 ft from side lines. | |
| R-1C Single Family Residential (1/2 ac) | 21,780 sf | 100 ft | 30 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | 2 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,300 sf ranch, 1,600 sf 1.5 story, 2,000 sf 2 story. Public sewer required. | |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential | 1 ac | 75 ft | 25 / 25 / 25 ft | 45 ft | 2 du/ac | One two-family building per 1-acre lot. Min building 3,200 sf ranch, 3,600 sf 1.5 story, 4,400 sf 2 story. 45 ft or 3 stories. Accessory 15 ft from side lines. | |
| R-3 Garden Apartment House | 1 ac | 110 ft | 50 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | 6 du/ac | 1-acre site minimum. Per unit: 1 ac single-family, 21,780 sf two-family, 7,260 sf multi-family; never over 6 du/ac. Width 100 ft (1-2 family), 110 ft multi-family. Units 1,000 sf plus 2-car attached garage. Building spacing 20-60 ft. P&Z site plan review. | |
| R-M Manufactured (Mobile) Home/Park | 1 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | 1 du/ac | R-1B standards apply. 10-acre development minimum, 1 acre per home. Stands 30 ft from the development boundary, 50 ft from streets; 30 ft planting strip plus 20 ft yard on all boundaries. Public water and sewer required. | |
| C-O Office | 5 ac | 75 ft | 25 / 30 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | 5-acre site, or 3 acres if it abuts commercial or industrial. Corner street-side yard 25 ft. Next to residential: 20 ft planting strip plus the 30 ft side / 35 ft rear yard. | |
| C-1 Restricted Business | 1 ac | 70 ft | 25 / 30 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | Side yard only where it abuts residential or office (30 ft), corner side 25 ft. 5,000 sf max per business. Flea markets prohibited. Next to residential: 20 ft planting strip plus the 30 ft side / 35 ft rear yard. | |
| C-2 General Business | 1 ac | 75 ft | 25 / 30 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | No lot coverage limit. Side yard only where it abuts residential or office (30 ft), corner side 25 ft. Front yard includes signs, pump islands, canopies. Next to residential: 20 ft planting strip plus the 30 ft side / 35 ft rear yard. | |
| C-3 Highway Commercial | 1 ac | 75 ft | 30 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | Corner street-side yard 30 ft. Next to residential: 20 ft planting strip plus the 30 ft side / 35 ft rear yard. | |
| DSD Downtown Special District | 21,780 sf | — | 0 / 0 / 0 ft | 45 ft | — | 1/2 acre minimum off Hwy P; no minimum on Hwy P. No width or coverage limit. Front build-to 0-10 ft (10-20 ft for 1-2 family homes). Side/rear 10 ft next to residential. 45 ft or 3 stories. Architectural Review Board approval required; parking reductions up to 25% shared, 15% landscaped. | |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 5 ac | 75 ft | 30 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | — | 5-acre site unless it abuts industrial. Corner street-side 30 ft. Operations fully enclosed; outdoor storage screened 8 ft. Next to residential: 25 ft planting strip plus the 25 ft side / 50 ft rear yard. | |
| I-2 Heavy Industrial | 5 ac | 75 ft | 30 / 25 / 50 ft | 35 ft | — | 5-acre site unless it abuts industrial. Corner street-side 30 ft. Operations fully enclosed; outdoor storage screened 8 ft. Next to residential: 25 ft planting strip plus the 25 ft side / 50 ft rear yard. | |
| AG Agricultural | 3 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | — | — | Livestock needs 10 acres (horses 3 acres, 1 per acre); livestock structures 100 ft from lines. Corner street-side 50 ft. Dwellings 2.5 stories; farm buildings 50 ft. | |
| P-R Park Recreation | — | — | 60 / 30 / 50 ft | 25 ft | — | No lot area or width minimum. Corner street-side 60 ft. 25 ft or 2 stories. | |
| PUD Planned Unit Development (overlay) | — | — | — | — | — | Designation attached to a base district, not a separate district. 5-acre minimum (Board may waive on P&Z recommendation). Lots in DSD or residential districts never under 1/2 acre. Area plan by resolution, then final plan by ordinance. |
Source: City of Flint Hill zoning code (each district links to its section) · verified Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Upcoming dates
| Date | What | Time | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | P&Z projected | — | Projected (Monday before the Board meeting, held as needed; time not posted). No submittal deadlines posted; rezoning hearings need 15 days' newspaper and certified-mail notice. Call City Hall 636-327-4441. | Edit |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | COUNCIL | 6 PM | Board of Aldermen regular meeting (dates subject to change) | Edit |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | P&Z projected | — | Projected (Monday before the Board meeting, held as needed; time not posted). No submittal deadlines posted; rezoning hearings need 15 days' newspaper and certified-mail notice. Call City Hall 636-327-4441. | Edit |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | COUNCIL | 6 PM | Board of Aldermen regular meeting (dates subject to change) | Edit |
People
Elected officials
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Wynn | Mayor (also sits on P&Z) | info@cityofflinthill.com | (636) 327-4441 | — |
| Christopher Jacobsen | Alderman, Ward 1 (P&Z member) | — | — | — |
| David Schmidt | Alderman, Ward 1 (chairs Architectural Review Board) | — | — | — |
| Erica Neiderhelm | Alderman, Ward 2 | — | — | — |
| Tim Pruitt | Alderman, Ward 2 | — | — | — |
Planning & Zoning
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Eldridge | Chairman (term to May 2027) | — | — | 2027-05 |
| Dana Sargent | Commissioner (term to May 2027) | — | — | 2027-05 |
| Mark Unick | Commissioner (term to May 2028) | — | — | 2028-05 |
| Carrie Blackburn | Commissioner (term to May 2029) | — | — | 2029-05 |
| Jeff Schiele | Commissioner (term to May 2030; also on Architectural Review Board) | — | — | 2030-05 |
Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Sargent | City Administrator | info@cityofflinthill.com | (636) 327-4441 | — |
| Tracy Williams | City Clerk (rezoning petitions are filed with the Clerk) | info@cityofflinthill.com | (636) 327-4441 | — |
| Patty Barbaglia | Permits & Records Coordinator | info@cityofflinthill.com | (636) 327-4441 | — |
| Wayne Baumbach | Building Official | — | (314) 486-0214 | — |
| Matt Fairless | City Attorney | — | — | — |
| Weis Design Group | City Engineer (firm; reviews rezoning applications first) | — | — | — |