City of Foristell
Board of Aldermen · Partial ·
Partly in Warren County. City Hall 121 Mulberry St, 636-463-2123, M-F 8-4. Data center moratorium (2026); Comprehensive Plan rewrite under way; official zoning map "coming soon".
Rezoning process
Steps
- Application to Zoning Enforcement Officer at City Hall
- Notice: newspaper 15 days; mail to owners within 185 ft
- P&Z public hearing and report
- Board of Aldermen public hearing and decision
Details
- Code section
- §400.110(A)(1)
- Who may apply
- Any citizen, organization or governmental body
- Fees
- $150 rezoning ($50 text amendment), §400.120(B)
- P&Z hearing timing
- No set timing; P&Z holds a hearing before its final report. P&Z meets 3rd Thursday as applications require.
- Newspaper notice
- 15 days before hearing
- Mailed notice radius
- 185 ft
- Final action
- Board of Aldermen holds its own public hearing and approves or denies; decision final unless appealed to court within 30 days
- Protest petition
- 30% of land within the change or within 185 ft requires 2/3 of the Board of Aldermen
- Notes
- DATA CENTER MORATORIUM: Resolution 26-02 (Apr 20, 2026) started a moratorium of up to 1 year on rezonings, CUPs, site plans and building permits for data centers; P&Z held the hearing May 21, 2026, and an ordinance is posted (adoption date not shown). Waiver or vested-rights claims go to the Board within 90 days of the ordinance ($300 fee). P&Z is also rewriting the Comprehensive Plan (charrettes Jul 23 and Sep 29, 2026). Small staff: the City Administrator also serves as Clerk. Mailed notice goes to owners within 185 ft; the code does not set a mailing lead time.
- Application items
- Application form from City Hall, filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer
- Names and current addresses of all owners that adjoin, abut or front the property
- Filing fee
Source: https://ecode360.com/29733752 · verified Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Width | Front / side / rear | Height | Density | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG-1 Agricultural | 10 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 40 / 50 ft | 35 ft | 0.1 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,000 sf (1 story) plus 700 sf per added floor. | |
| R-1 Residential (3 ac) | 3 ac | 150 ft | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | 0.33 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,800 sf (1 story), 2,200 sf (1.5 story), 2,400 sf (2 story). | |
| R-2 Residential (1 ac) | 1 ac | 150 ft | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | 1 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,800 sf (1 story), 2,200 sf (1.5 story), 2,400 sf (2 story). | |
| R-3 Residential (1/2 ac) | 21,780 sf | 100 ft | 25 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | 2 du/ac | Min dwelling 1,600 sf (1 story), 2,000 sf (1.5 story), 2,200 sf (2 story). | |
| R-4 Residential (1/3 ac; 2-4 family) | 14,520 sf | 65 ft | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 35 ft | — | Lot 1/3 ac single-family; 14,000 sf two-family, 18,000 sf three-family, 22,000 sf four-family (6 du/ac for 2-3 family, 7 du/ac for 4-family). Min dwelling 1,600 sf (1 story), 2,000 sf (1.5 story), 2,200 sf (2 story). | |
| R-5 Residential (multi-family) | 14,000 sf | 70 ft | 25 / 10 / 25 ft | 45 ft | 7 du/ac | 14,000 sf two-family, 18,000 sf three-family, 22,000 sf four-family; over four units 5,000 sf of net area per unit (7 du/ac). | |
| PD Planned Development (PD-R, PD-C, PD-I, PD-MXD) | — | — | — | — | — | Standards set by the ordinance creating each district. 10-acre minimum site (30 acres for PD-MXD). PD-R density follows R-1 to R-5 with possible bonus and 15% common open space. Perimeter buffer 20 ft (higher-density residential) or 30 ft next to commercial/industrial. | |
| C-1 Neighborhood Business | 8,000 sf | 70 ft | 30 / 12 / 30 ft | 35 ft | — | 35 ft or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. Lot 8,000 sf plus room for setbacks and parking. Single-family homes 1,000 sf min; new commercial buildings 2,000 sf min. Multi-family follows R-5. | |
| C-2 General Commercial | 8,000 sf | 60 ft | 30 / 10 / 25 ft | 50 ft | — | 50 ft or 3 stories, whichever is less. Rear yard 15 ft, or 25 ft next to residential. Coverage governed by setbacks, landscaping and parking. Single-family homes 1,000 sf min; new commercial buildings 2,000 sf min. Multi-family follows R-5. | |
| C-3 Planned Commercial | 3 ac | 60 ft | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 35 ft | — | 35 ft or 2.5 stories. Shopping center of at least 5 stores, one of 10,000+ sf, 20,000 sf combined. Also called Highway Commercial in the utilities section. | |
| M-1 Light Industry | 3 ac | — | 35 / 15 / 15 ft | — | — | Lots under 3 acres need a conditional use. No height limit stated. Uses include C-2 uses except dwellings. | |
| M-2 General Industry | 3 ac | — | 35 / 15 / 15 ft | — | — | Lots under 3 acres need a conditional use. No height limit stated. Outside storage fenced and screened. | |
| M-3 Planned Industrial | 15 ac | — | 30 / 50 / 50 ft | 45 ft | — | 15-acre minimum, at least 5 separate businesses. 30 ft from all rights-of-way. Side/rear 50 ft next to A or R zoning, 10 ft next to C or M; 50 ft greenbelt next to A or R. | |
| MUDD Mixed Use Development | — | — | — | — | 30 du/ac | 500-acre minimum district; no minimum lot. Setbacks set by the district ordinance, 10 ft minimum. Next to residential, 1 ft extra setback per 2 ft of height over 30 ft. | |
| MH Mobile Home Park | 6,000 sf | 50 ft | 30 / 15 / 15 ft | — | 6 du/ac | 5-acre net district minimum, 15 ft buffer strip, 2 parking spaces per lot. | |
| PRS Park, Recreational and Scenic | 5 ac | — | 30 / — / — ft | 15 ft | — | 5-acre minimum (except utilities). 30 ft from roadway is the only setback given. Parking dust-free. | |
| OT Special Old Town | — | — | 15 / — / 15 ft | — | — | No minimum lot. Side yards set by review; zero lot lines allowed with a maintenance agreement. Height set by P&Z and the Board. Metal-clad buildings prohibited. |
Source: City of Foristell zoning code (each district links to its section) · verified Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Upcoming dates
| Date | What | Time | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN projected | 7 PM | Projected (1st & 3rd Monday). | Edit |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN projected | 7 PM | Projected (1st & 3rd Monday). | Edit |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | P&Z projected | 7 PM | Projected (third Thursday, held as applications require). No submittal deadlines posted; call City Hall 636-463-2123. | Edit |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN projected | 7 PM | Projected (1st & 3rd Monday). | Edit |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | P&Z projected | 7 PM | Projected (third Thursday, held as applications require). No submittal deadlines posted; call City Hall 636-463-2123. | Edit |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN projected | 7 PM | Projected (1st & 3rd Monday). | Edit |
People
Elected officials
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Palmer | President of the Board, Alderman Ward 1 (acting Mayor; term to 2028; also sits on P&Z) | — | (636) 463-2123 | — |
| Dudley Adkins | Alderman, Ward 1 (term to 2027) | — | — | — |
| Randy Bradley | Alderman, Ward 2 (term to 2028; P&Z liaison) | — | — | — |
| Glenn Keeven | Alderman, Ward 2 (term to 2027) | — | — | — |
Planning & Zoning
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Boyer | Chair | — | — | — |
| Kameron Reynolds | Vice Chair/Secretary | — | — | — |
| Brian Fricker | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Krista Gnau | Commissioner (reappointment on Sep 21, 2026 Board agenda) | — | — | — |
| Richard Heider | Commissioner | — | — | — |
Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Streiler, AICP | City Administrator/City Clerk (zoning applications go through City Hall) | info@cityofforistellmo.gov | (636) 463-2123 | — |
| John Young | City Attorney (Hamilton Weber LLC) | — | — | — |