Somewhere between Mayberry and Metropolis Martin J. Corcoran, City Manager Rachelle L’Ecuyer, Community Development Director The Maplewood Special Business District (SBD) is home to over 200 Businesses. The City of Maplewood has more than 500 businesses. The SBD, also known as, Historic Downtown Maplewood, is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Walkability Score = 95
Maplewood, Established 1908. Approximately 8 miles from Downtown St Maplewood, Established 1908 Approximately 8 miles from Downtown St. Louis Downtown development spurred by street car hub at Sutton Loop
Maplewood Known as one of the shopping meccas of St. Louis County Maplewood's downtown business district bustled with commercial activity from the 1940's to 1960's. The City of Maplewood formed the Maplewood Special Business District 30 years ago to revitalize the area. Funding from the businesses and building owners is pooled and used to make improvements. The funds cover events, marketing , capital improvements, etc.
A team effort: businesses and city officials Fostering business development streamlining the municipal process for businesses. Offering services; not just incentives. Protecting developing areas through code enforcement. Creating and stabilizing districts through zoning. Public Relations: not just attracting new businesses but developing existing. Residential development is part of the formula.
Art in Downtown Maplewood
Events are an economic development tool The Maplewood Special Business District hosts Women Making History, The Maplewood Coffee Crawl, Let Them Eat Art, The Sweet Tooth Tour, Small Business Saturday and two Artswalks. The Maplewood Chamber hosts The Taste of Maplewood and The Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk. Schlafly Bottleworks hosts Art Outside. Recently, Maplewood became the Nation’s First Green Dining District. These events bring thousands of people to Maplewood.
City of Maplewood Municipal Requirements Timeline Completion Checklist: Conditional Use Permit Obtained Building/Sign Permit Approved/ Received Building/Fire Inspection Approved Business License Issued Liquor License Issued (if applicable) St. Louis County Plumbing/ Electrical Inspections Completed 7:30 PM City Hall City Council Reading for Conditional Use Permit 7:30 PM City Hall City Council Public Hearing Final Reading for Conditional Use Permit Start the City Process: City Clerk Karen Scheidt, 646-3604, takes completed business license and liquor license applications and fees (see back side of this sheet for fee schedule). City Clerk will also assist with scheduling building inspections. If needed, also, call St. Louis County for Health Department Permit: 615-0600 and Plumbing and Electric Permit: 615-5184. 7 PM City Hall Plan & Zoning Meeting Conditional Use Permit Today or ASAP Last Wednesday of the Month 10 Days Prior to the 2nd Thursday of the Month First Monday of the Month Second Tuesday of the Month Second Thursday of the Month Fourth Tuesday of the Month If all above items checked, you are complete! Plan Opening Ceremonies By 5 PM City Hall Plan & Zoning Application Due to City Manager, Marty Corcoran at City Hall. E-mail: marty@cityofmaplewood.c om By 5 PM City Hall Design & Review Board Application Due to Brian Herr. E-mail: bherr@cityofmaplewood.c om 6 PM City Hall Design & Review Board Meeting Review/Approval Call Rachelle L’Ecuyer to coordinate PR needs and ribbon-cutting with Maplewood Chamber. Direct: 646-3607 or cell: 369- 8456 You may also wish to join the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce. Call 781- 8588 or go to: www.maplewood- chamber.com