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36-0095

An act amending Official Zoning Map No. STZ-6, St. Thomas to establish a Planned Area Development on the R-2 zoned Parcel Nos. 4i Remainder and 4J Remainder Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl, No. 4 Great Northside Quarter

2025-2026 Regular Session

Reclassifies two St. Thomas residential parcels from R-2 zoning to Planned Area Development zoning, enabling customized development outside standard residential requirements.

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Bill Summary · 36-0095

Legislative bill overview

This bill amends the Official Zoning Map for St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands to reclassify two parcels of land (4i Remainder and 4J Remainder) in the Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl area from standard R-2 residential zoning to Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning. PAD zoning typically allows mixed-use or customized development plans that may deviate from standard zoning requirements.

Why is this important

Zoning changes directly affect what can be built on land and how properties are used, influencing local development patterns, property values, and community character. This reclassification determines whether these parcels will follow conventional residential development standards or pursue a developer's custom plan, potentially affecting traffic, density, environmental impact, and neighborhood compatibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on development plans: The bill doesn't specify what the PAD will contain, making it difficult for residents to assess actual impacts before the zoning change is approved
  • R-2 residential protection: Converting established residential zoning may conflict with neighborhood preservation goals or existing resident expectations for the area
  • PAD flexibility concerns: PAD zoning grants significant discretion, potentially allowing uses or densities that wouldn't be permitted under standard R-2 requirements without requiring additional community input

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

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