Comprehensive Plan
The city's long-range guide for land use, mobility, sustainability, and the future of the business district. Adopted by the Board of Aldermen and reviewed periodically.
Department
Planning & Development Services
How Clayton grows and what it looks like, zoning, plan review, architectural review, building inspections, and the city's long-range plans.
Divisions
What this department does
- Plan Review. Site plans, subdivisions, and conditional-use review before construction begins.
- Zoning. Districts, setbacks, variances, and the official zoning map (available on the public GIS).
- Architectural Review. Exterior design and signage review to protect Clayton's character.
- Building Inspections. Permits and inspections for new work, remodels, and occupancy.
- Long-Range Planning. The Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Master Plan, and sustainability.
Building & permits: 314-290-8463 · Planning office: 314-290-8450
Long-range planning
The plans that guide Clayton
Downtown Master Plan
An urban-design framework for streetscape, density, and the public realm in Clayton's core, where mid-century towers meet historic blocks.