City of Ste. Genevieve, MO Article I General Provisions [1]

[1] Cross References — Solid waste, ch. 230; license fee for junk dealers, §605.050; traffic and motor vehicles, Title III.

Section 405.005 Preamble.

[Ord. No. 2345 Preamble, 10-16-1979]

A. In Missouri, Cities of the Fourth Class are empowered to enact planning and zoning measures under Chapter 89, RSMo. The general purpose of zoning is to promote the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. Zoning also serves specific purposes which are, as stated in Section 89.040 of the State Statutes, to:

1. Lessen congestion in the streets;

2. Secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers;

3. Promote health and the general welfare;

4. Provide adequate light and air;

5. Prevent the overcrowding of land;

6. Avoid undue concentration of population;

7. Preserve features of a historical significance;

8. Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements;

9. Conserve the values of buildings; and

10. Encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality.

B. The official Zoning District Map for the City of Ste. Genevieve is posted in City Hall. This map indicates the extent and distribution of the various zoning districts as established by this Chapter. The map also incorporates all district and boundary changes enacted subsequent to the effective date of this Chapter.

Section 405.010 Short Title.

[Ord. No. 2345 §I, 10-16-1979]

This Chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the zoning ordinance of the City of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.