1. 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

2. Maplewood, Established 1908. Approximately 8 miles from Downtown St
Maplewood, Established Approximately 8 miles from Downtown St. Louis Downtown development spurred by street car hub at Sutton Loop

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Art in Downtown Maplewood

6. 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.

7. 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, , 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: and Plumbing and Electric Permit:
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. om
By 5 PM
City Hall
Design & Review Board
Application Due to Brian Herr. 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: or cell:
You may also wish to join the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce. Call or go to:
chamber.com