The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill Friday that amends the city’s zoning code to make it easier to open shelters and transitional homes.
Board members voted 9-5 for the bill, sponsored by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier. It includes a more centralized permitting process and requires operational plans that detail the housing.
The bill would still require new shelters to go through the plat and petition process, including approval by the majority of nearby residents…