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36-0128

An act amending Official Zoning Map No. STZ-4 to rezone Parcel No. 68A Estate Lindberg Bay, No. 4A, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas from P (Public) to R-3 (Residential-Medium Density)

2025-2026 Regular Session

Rezones Parcel 68A from Public to Residential-Medium Density (R-3) to allow medium-density housing development on the site.

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Bill Summary · 36-0128

Summary of Bill 36-0128

Overview

Bill 36-0128 proposes an amendment to Official Zoning Map No. STZ-4 to rezone a specific parcel in St. Thomas from Public (P) to Residential-Medium Density (R-3). The targeted parcel is No. 68A, Estate Lindberg Bay, No. 4A, in the Southside Quarter. The bill is classified as a legislative bill and is currently in the introduction phase.

Purpose and Intent

  • To change the land-use designation of Parcel 68A from Public (P) to Residential-Medium Density (R-3) on the Official Zoning Map STZ-4.
  • The underlying aim is to permit residential development at a medium-density level on the parcel, aligning its zoning with potential housing or related residential uses.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Official Zoning Map No. STZ-4 to reclassify Parcel No. 68A (Estate Lindberg Bay, No. 4A, Southside Quarter, St. Thomas) from P (Public) to R-3 (Residential-Medium Density).
  • No other map changes or provisions are specified in the summary provided.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary affected entity: The owner or prospective developers of Parcel 68A, along with neighboring properties within the Southside Quarter.
  • Implications may include the ability to pursue residential development or redevelopment consistent with R-3 zoning, potential changes in infrastructure needs (e.g., water, roads, utilities), and possible shifts in surrounding land use dynamics.
  • Local government planning and zoning staff would implement and enforce the new zoning designation if enacted.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Status: Introduced.
  • Key actions:
    • 2025-07-08: Received
    • 2025-07-08: Assigned
    • 2025-07-17: To Senate
    • 2025-07-23: Introduced
  • Current stage: Bill has been introduced and sent to the Senate for consideration. If advanced, it would proceed through the usual legislative process for zoning map amendments, including potential committee review, public hearings, and votes by the appropriate legislative body.

Next Steps and Considerations

  • Passage would finalize the rezoning to allow R-3 uses on the parcel, subject to any further legislative or administrative requirements.
  • Stakeholders may include neighboring property owners, community groups, and planning authorities who may seek input during any hearings or reviews.
  • The effective date and any interim land-use controls would be determined by subsequent enactment and local procedural rules.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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