City of Wentzville
Board of Aldermen · Complete ·
Planning Division (636) 639-2032. City Hall 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd.
Rezoning process
Steps
- Pre-application meeting
- Annexation petition if outside city
- Application by the 1st-of-month deadline
- P&Z public hearing and same-night recommendation
- BOA 1st reading
- BOA 2nd reading and ordinance
Details
- Code section
- Zoning Regulations Art. X (per brochure)
- Who may apply
- Owner, agent, representative or attorney (owner info required); contract purchaser with contract
- Pre-application meeting
- Required
- Pre-application notes
- Pre-application meeting with Community Development staff is step 1
- Fees
- $500 (<5 ac), $600 (5-19.99), $700 (20-49.99), $800 (50-74.99), $900 (75-99.99), $1,000 (100+ ac); plus legal ad cost and $0.62 per mailed notice
- P&Z hearing timing
- Next available P&Z after deadline (~4-5 weeks)
- Mailed notice radius
- 300 ft
- Final action
- Two readings before the Board of Aldermen (BOA meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday)
- Resubmittal after denial
- 1 calendar year for same request
- Notes
- Property outside city limits must annex first (must touch city boundary). Site plan/prelim plat filed with a rezoning goes to BOA only after the rezoning passes.
- Application items
- Legal description
- Recent title certificate or deed
- Narrative development plan or preliminary site plan
- Paid tax receipt (no delinquent city/county taxes)
- Filing fee
Source: https://www.wentzvillemo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Rezoning-Process-Brochure.pdf · verified Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Width | Front / side / rear | Height | Density | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Agricultural | 3 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 30 / 50 ft | 35 ft | — | Corner street side 50 ft. Farm buildings to 50 ft. Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-1A Single-Family Residential (1 ac) | 1 ac | 100 ft | 35 / 20 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-1B Single-Family Residential (20,000 sf) | 20,000 sf | 100 ft | 35 / 10 / 35 ft | 35 ft | — | Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-1C Single-Family Residential (12,000 sf) | 12,000 sf | 80 ft | 25 / 7 / 25 ft | 35 ft | — | Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-1D Single-Family Residential (9,000 sf) | 9,000 sf | 75 ft | 25 / 7 / 25 ft | 35 ft | — | Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-1E Single-Family Residential (8,300 sf) | 8,300 sf | 70 ft | 25 / 7 / 25 ft | 35 ft | — | Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-2 Two-Family Residential | 10,000 sf | 80 ft | 25 / 7 / 30 ft | 35 ft | — | Zero side yard at a common party wall. Min dwelling 1,200 sf main floor or 1,800 sf total. | |
| R-3B Multi-Family Residential | 10,000 sf | 80 ft | 25 / 10 / 30 ft | 50 ft | 8 du/ac | 4 stories. Spacing between buildings 20-60 ft by orientation. Detached and two-family use R-2 yards. | |
| MHD Mobile Home Development | 10,000 sf | 100 ft | 30 / 15 / 25 ft | 35 ft | — | One home per lot; additions and carports 30 ft from street right-of-way. | |
| C-O Office | 1 ac | 150 ft | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 45 ft | — | 4 stories. | |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | 8,300 sf | 60 ft | 30 / 12 / 30 ft | 35 ft | — | ||
| C-2 General Commercial | 8,300 sf | 60 ft | 30 / 10 / 25 ft | 50 ft | — | Rear 15 ft unless next to residential (25 ft). 3 stories. Coverage set by yards, landscaping and parking. | |
| C-3 Highway Commercial | 10,000 sf | 60 ft | 30 / 10 / 30 ft | 50 ft | — | 3 stories. Coverage set by yards, landscaping and parking. | |
| I-1 Light Industrial | 2 ac | 150 ft | 30 / 20 / 30 ft | 50 ft | — | 3 stories. | |
| I-2 Heavy Industrial | 3 ac | 150 ft | 50 / 50 / 50 ft | 60 ft | — | 3 stories. | |
| PD Planned Development | — | — | — | — | — | Underlying district standards apply unless modified by the PD ordinance. | |
| HF Highway Frontages (overlay) | — | — | — | — | — | Design overlay along highway frontage. | |
| WP Wentzville Parkway (overlay) | — | — | — | — | — | Design overlay along Wentzville Parkway. | |
| HD-1 Historic Downtown Core | — | — | — / 10 / 10 ft | — | — | 3 stories, built to the street. No minimum lot width, coverage or yards, except 10 ft side/rear next to residential (director may waive with buffering). | |
| HD-2 Historic Downtown Corridor | — | — | — / 10 / 10 ft | — | — | 3 stories, built to the street. No minimum lot width, coverage or yards, except 10 ft side/rear next to residential (director may waive with buffering). | |
| HD-3 Historic Downtown Light Industrial/Loft | — | — | — / 10 / 10 ft | — | — | 3 stories, built to the street. No minimum lot width, coverage or yards, except 10 ft side/rear next to residential (director may waive with buffering). |
Source: City of Wentzville zoning code (each district links to its section) · verified Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Upcoming dates
| Date | What | Time | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | SUBMITTAL DUE | 5 PM | If weekend/holiday, Friday before or Monday after. | Edit |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | P&Z | 6 PM | Edit | |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | SUBMITTAL DUE | 5 PM | If weekend/holiday, Friday before or Monday after. | Edit |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | P&Z | 6 PM | Edit | |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | P&Z | 6 PM | Edit | |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | BOARD OF ALDERMEN | — | Board of Aldermen (rezoning readings) | Edit |
People
Elected officials
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Guccione | Mayor | Nick.Guccione@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 639-0354 | — |
| Chantel Summers | Alderman, Ward 1 | Chantel.Summers@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 242-5665 | 2027-04 |
| Linda Roth | Alderman, Ward 1 | Linda.Roth@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 497-0524 | 2028-04 |
| Robert Hussey | Alderman, Ward 2 | Robert.Hussey@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 655-0931 | 2027-04 |
| Frank Martell | Alderman, Ward 2 | Frank.Martell@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 497-2852 | 2028-04 |
| Michael Hays | Alderman, Ward 3 (Board rep. to P&Z) | Michael.Hays@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 639-0039 | 2028-04 |
| Michael Lovell | Alderman, Ward 3 | Michael.Lovell@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 856-6948 | 2027-04 |
Planning & Zoning
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Schmidt | Vice Chairman | — | — | — |
| Jeff Hackman | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Brandon Willis | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Thomas Schrautemeier | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Christopher Funston | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Jana Groner Skopec | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Collin Greene | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Jay Webber | Commissioner | — | — | — |
| Timothy Bubenik | Commissioner | — | — | — |
Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | Term ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Lee | City Administrator | Douglas.Lee@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 327-5101 | — |
| Matt Wohlberg | Director of Engineering | Matt.Wohlberg@wentzvillemo.gov | (636) 327-5101 | — |
| Douglas Forbeck | Director of Community Development | — | (636) 327-5101 | — |
| Charles Senzee | Planning Manager | — | — | — |
| Regina Love | Planning Technician | — | — | — |
| Christy Mouser | P&Z Recording Secretary | — | — | — |