St. Louis Zoning

F Zone in St. Louis, MO

F zoning district rules in St. Louis, MO. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential District

The F zone in St. Louis, MO is a residential district. This zone requires a 10 ft front setback, 0 ft side setback, and 20 ft rear setback. Maximum building height is 55 feet (5 stories). Maximum lot coverage is 70%.

Setback Requirements

Setback TypeRequirement
Front Setback10 feet
Side Setback0 feet
Rear Setback20 feet

St. Louis Zoning Code. Zone F — higher density multifamily.

Height Limits

Max Height
55 feet
Max Stories
5

St. Louis Zoning Code.

Lot Coverage

Max Coverage
70%

St. Louis Zoning Code.

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

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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