Effective - 28 Aug 1974
64.850. County commission may prescribe zoning regulations. — For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, comfort or the general welfare of the unincorporated portion of counties of the first class not having a charter form of government, or of counties of the second, third or fourth class to conserve and protect property and building values, to secure the most economical use of the land, and to facilitate the adequate provision of public improvements all in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the county commission of any county of the first class not having a charter form of government, or of any county of the second, third or fourth class may, after approval by vote of the people as provided in section 64.845, regulate and restrict, by order of record, in the unincorporated portions of the county, the height, number of stories, and size of buildings, the percentage of lots that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.
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(L. 1965 p. 178 § 11, A.L. 1974 H.B. 1446)
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title VI - County, Township and Political Subdivision Government
Chapter 64 - County Planning — Zoning — Recreation — Natural Streams and Waterways
Section 64.001 - Drainage and levee districts subject to flood plain management, when.
Section 64.002 - Sawmill or planing mill included in agricultural or horticultural classification.
Section 64.008 - Home-based work — limitation on zoning restrictions.
Section 64.010 - County planning commission authorized (first class charter counties).
Section 64.030 - Planning commission — rules — employees — contracts (certain first class counties).
Section 64.050 - Approval of improvements (certain first class counties).
Section 64.060 - Regulations governing subdivision of land — bond (certain first class counties).
Section 64.070 - Approval of plats (certain first class counties).
Section 64.110 - Further regulation of districts — hearing — order (first class counties).
Section 64.130 - Regulations shall govern, when (first class counties).
Section 64.140 - Amendment of regulations — protests (certain first class counties).
Section 64.150 - Enforcement officer — duties (first class counties).
Section 64.160 - Violation a misdemeanor (first class counties).
Section 64.190 - Building commission — powers — exception (first and second class counties).
Section 64.196 - Nationally recognized building code adopted, when.
Section 64.200 - Violation a misdemeanor (first and second class counties).
Section 64.205 - Applicability of sections 64.170 to 64.200 (first and second class counties).
Section 64.211 - Creation of county planning board — election — ballot form.
Section 64.212 - Termination of county planning, election — ballot form.
Section 64.221 - Planning board, rules of procedure — records (noncharter first class counties).
Section 64.261 - Zoning districts, creation, regulations (noncharter first class counties).
Section 64.330 - Board of park commissioners — appointment — duties (first class counties).
Section 64.360 - Recreational lands — powers of county commissions (second class counties).
Section 64.450 - County parks — acquisition and maintenance.
Section 64.451 - County parks, taxes for establishment and maintenance — levy and collection.
Section 64.463 - Dumping in unlicensed area prohibited.
Section 64.467 - Application for dumping ground fee.
Section 64.473 - Revocation of license, notice and hearing.
Section 64.480 - Law not applicable, when.
Section 64.483 - Law inoperative until county commission orders — notice and hearing.
Section 64.487 - Violation of law, misdemeanor.
Section 64.490 - Second, third and fourth class counties authorized to operate dumping grounds.
Section 64.580 - Regulations governing subdivision of land — bond (second and third class counties).
Section 64.590 - Approval of plats (second and third class counties).
Section 64.600 - Setback lines on major highways (second and third class counties).
Section 64.670 - Amendment of regulations — hearings — protests (second and third class counties).
Section 64.680 - Regulations to supersede laws or ordinances (second and third class counties).
Section 64.800 - Creation of county planning commission — election.
Section 64.805 - County planning commission — members — terms — expenses — chairman.
Section 64.815 - Master plan of county — contents — hearings — adoption.
Section 64.825 - Regulation of subdivisions in unincorporated areas — procedure — bonds.
Section 64.830 - Approval of plats.
Section 64.835 - Setback line on major highways.
Section 64.840 - Powers of board of adjustment — hearing on regulations on setback lines.
Section 64.845 - Creation of county zoning program — election.
Section 64.850 - County commission may prescribe zoning regulations.
Section 64.863 - Plan or regulations not to be changed without notice and hearing.
Section 64.865 - Enforcement officer — buildings subject to his approval.
Section 64.875 - Amendment of regulations — hearings — protests.
Section 64.880 - Zoning regulations to prevail over other laws, regulations.
Section 64.885 - Creation of county planning and zoning program — election.
Section 64.890 - Building and land use restrictions — exemptions — limitations on use of powers.
Section 64.895 - Violations constitute misdemeanors — enforcement of zoning regulations.
Section 64.900 - Termination or continuation of county planning, zoning — election.
Section 64.906 - Clay County planning and zoning commission, rulemaking authority.
Section 64.920 - County sports complex authority authorized.
Section 64.930 - Sports complex commissioners — terms — vacancies — compensation and expenses.
Section 64.940 - Powers of the authority.
Section 64.950 - Law not to impair powers of other political subdivisions — annual report.