St. Louis residential height limits typically 35-45 ft or 2.5-3 stories in single-family zones. Downtown and form-based districts allow much taller buildings. No height restriction on historic spires like the Arch or Cathedral Basilica.
Title XXVI Zoning sets maximum height by district. A (Single-Family) district: 35 ft or 2.5 stories. B (Two-Family): 35 ft. C (Multifamily): 45-75 ft depending on sub-district. F (Central Business District) Downtown: no height limit by right in much of the core, though FAA notification required above certain heights near Lambert Airport and Downtown Airport. Form-Based Code in Central West End and parts of Downtown regulates height by building type and transect. Historic districts have additional review for height compatibility. Accessory structures (garages, sheds) typically limited to 15-18 ft or one story. Solar panels and mechanical equipment are generally exempt from height limits within reason.
Over-height construction: stop-work, denial of occupancy, possible order to remove excess height.
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