C Zone in St. Louis, MO
C zoning district rules in St. Louis, MO. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The C zone in St. Louis, MO is a residential district. This zone requires a 15 ft front setback, 3 ft side setback, and 20 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 35 feet (3 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 55%.
Setback Requirements
| Setback Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback | 15 feet |
| Side Setback | 3 feet |
| Rear Setback | 20 feet |
St. Louis Zoning Code. Zone C — single-family urban, most common for rowhouse neighborhoods.
Height Limits
- Max Height
- 35 feet
- Max Stories
- 3
St. Louis Zoning Code. Reflects St. Louis's 3-story rowhouse building type.
Lot Coverage
- Max Coverage
- 55%
St. Louis Zoning Code. Reflects dense urban rowhouse character.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1-2 spaces per dwelling unit. St. Louis's urban grid neighborhoods often have rear alley access for off-street parking. St. Louis Zoning Code. Multi-family: 1 space per unit. Reduced requirements for transit-proximate sites near MetroLink light rail. St. Louis Zoning Code.
Source: St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 26 (Building); St. Louis Zoning Code (Ordinance 69560). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source