City of St. Louis Cultural Resources Office: Section 106 Guidelines

	Section 106 Guidelines: City of St Louis
	Explanation of the Design Review Process Once an application for a development project has been received by the Community Development Agency, the project photographs and architectural plans are reviewed by the C.D.A. Design Team, which is comprised of the housing analyst, architect and construction manager assigned to the project. Plans are reviewed to ensure compliance with Minimum Property Standards (MPS); Housing Quality Standards (HQS); the requirements of the Redevelopment Authority and the procedures of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. A general design review is conducted of both the exterior modifications and the interior floor plan, including amenities. During this process, Design Team members meet with the applicant to discuss any needed changes in the architectural plans, and Team members may perform an on-site visit. Final project plans are submitted for approval to the Redevelopment Authority, and to the Division of Heritage and Urban Design, which is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of Section 106. Approved plans are stamped and signed by each division, and four copies are returned to the applicant to submit as part of the Building Permit application. All construction documents, as they relate to the development of the project, are reviewed and entered into the file before the project begins. The team construction manager visits the project from start to finish to inspect the quality of work being performed and to ensure that the project is developed according to the approved plans. This booklet discusses the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (revised) that apply to any project funded in whole or in part by the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the St. Louis Community Development Agency. It provides an explanation of the Section 106 process and details the requirements for rehabilitation and demolition. For further information about project review, and for specific design requirements, please refer to the Community Development Agency's publication, Housing Design Standards. .
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