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Sunset Hills sets election for local sales tax on recreational marijuana sales

Sunset Hills sets election for local sales tax on recreational marijuana sales

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor January 4, 2023

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen directed city staff Dec. 13 to draft an ordinance calling for an election April 4, 2023, to set a 3-percent local sales tax on recreational marijuana sales in the city....

10611 E. Watson, left, and 10603 E. Watson, right.

Helen Fitzerald’s eyes parking expansion; Sheevam floats possible new hotel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 22, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen heard a presentation last week about a possible new hotel in the city and expanded parking for Helen Fitzgerald’s. At the Dec. 13 meeting, attorney Norbert Glassl,...

A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills expands to include boat sales and servicing

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 6, 2022

The Sunset Hills Bass Pro Shops currently under construction is expanding from its original proposal to include boat sales, rentals and servicing. The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved a conditional...

Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 1, 2022

Whether or not Court Drive in Sunset Hills should remain residential or be rezoned to allow for commercial development could be up for question again after a St. Louis County judge ruled in favor of developer...

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Mayor vetos committee nomination bill

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter August 25, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen saw a rare mayoral veto of a committee nomination ordinance Aug. 9. The ordinance allows the mayor and aldermen to nominate members to city committees — currently...

Bill addressing Airbnbs tabled again

Bill addressing Airbnbs tabled again

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter July 21, 2022

An ordinance banning short-term rentals in Sunset Hills was tabled for a second time by the Board of Aldermen July 12. The ordinance bans all rentals of less than 30 days in residential areas and has...

Sunset Hills looks at vehicle tampering ordinance

Sunset Hills looks at vehicle tampering ordinance

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

As car break-ins and theft continue to be a growing issue in St. Louis, Sunset Hills is exploring options to outlaw tampering with vehicles with intent to steal the vehicle or its contents. The ordinance...

Sunset Hills aldermen reconsider rules about expediting second readings of bills

Sunset Hills aldermen reconsider rules about expediting second readings of bills

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 24, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen is once again considering a proposal that would make it easier to expedite the passage of bills.  The proposal would amend the city’s ordinance governing whether...

Sunset Hills retroactively approves parking lot

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 29, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved an amended development plan last month for Friendship Village to make changes to an amended development plan first approved by the board in 2017.  The board...

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

Sunset Hills will now prohibit the use of metal and steel on buildings as well as prefabricated metal and steel buildings and pole barns in most zoning districts in the city. The Sunset Hills Board of...

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