Planning Commission Meeting: August 12th Continuation - August 20, 2026

The City of St. Louis Planning Commission held a continuation meeting on August 20, 2026, primarily to clarify and finalize votes related to zoning regulation amendments for data centers. The commission reviewed multiple motions concerning amendments, including recommendations against certain amendments and the adoption or rejection of modified versions. Key actions included recommending against Amendment Four as passed by the Board of Aldermen and approving an augmented modification related to Amendment Six on data center flexibility on institutional campuses. Additionally, the commission recommended proactive Chapter 99 designations for sites along King's Highway and authorized staff to organize future presentations and public hearings for the Mark Twain I-70 industrial neighborhood plan. The meeting also addressed procedural questions about whether further changes to amendments would require additional Planning Commission review, with the consensus that significant changes would necessitate returning to the commission. The meeting concluded with a vote affirming the summarized actions and a commitment to share the meeting materials with the Board of Aldermen and the public.