Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2991: Establishes provisions governing municipal regulation of certain mixed-use and multifamily residential development projects and conversion of certain commercial buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 66, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to mixed-use and multifamily residential developments. Section A. Chapter 66, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 66.451, to read as follows: 66.451. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "County", a county with a charter form of government and with more than seven hundred thousand inhabitants; (2) "Heavy industrial use", a storage, processing, or manufacturing (b) With hazardous conditions; or (c) That is noxious or offensive from odors, smoke, noise, fumes, or vibr.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 66, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to mixed-use and multifamily residential developments. Section A. Chapter 66, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 66.451, to read as follows: 66.451. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "County", a county with a charter form of government and with more than seven hundred thousand inhabitants; (2) "Heavy industrial use", a storage, processing, or manufacturing (b) With hazardous conditions; or (c) That is noxious or offensive from odors, smoke, noise, fumes, or vibrations; (3) "Housing organization", a: (a) Trade or industry group organized under the laws of this state consisting of local members primarily engaged in the construction or management of housing units; (b) Nonprofit organization organized under the laws of this state and b. Has filed written or oral comments with the general assembly; or (c) Nonprofit organization that is engaged in public policy research, education, and outreach that includes housing policy-related issues and advocacy; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2991 (4) "Mixed-use residential", when used to describe land use or development, the use …