In 1997, Claymont Subdivision, Claymont Cove, along with the land where Claymont Place and Claymont Court were developed were annexed into the City of Ballwin from St. Louis County. Annexation allows a city to expand its boundaries and bring newly incorporated land under its jurisdiction. When this occurs, the City applies a zoning designation that aligns with the previous County zoning. However, when these areas were annexed, this step was not completed.

To correct this, the City of Ballwin is now moving forward with assigning an appropriate zoning designation to these properties.

What This Means for You

• No action is required on your part as a homeowner.
• The City is submitting a rezoning application to formally designate these properties under Ballwin’s zoning code.
• A public hearing will be held at the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ballwin Government Center. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen.
• The Board of Aldermen will vote on the rezoning application at their meeting on Monday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m.

Zoning Details

When these areas were under St. Louis County’s jurisdiction, it was zoned R-2 Residence District. The equivalent zoning designation in Ballwin is R-2A Single Family Residential District. These classifications are nearly identical.

If any existing structure does not fully comply with Ballwin’s R-2A zoning requirements, it will be classified as legally non-conforming (“grandfathered”). This means:

• The structure may remain as is without any penalties.
• The property can be sold without issue.
• Any new construction or modifications will need to comply with Ballwin’s R-2 zoning regulations.

More Information

For additional details, you can click here to view St Louis County’s R-2 and click here to see the City of Ballwin’s zoning requirements.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this may affect your property, please feel free to contact Lynn Sprick at lynnsp@ballwin.mo.us or 636-227-2243.