[R.O. 2012 §405.010]
The regulations contained in this Chapter shall be known and
cited as the "Zoning Code of the City of Union, Missouri", hereinafter
referred to as "this Code" or "this Chapter".
[R.O. 2012 §405.015]
This Chapter is enacted under the authority of Chapter 89, RSMo.,
to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens
of Union and to avoid street congestion, achieve appropriate population
distribution, provide necessary spaces for light, air, and recreation,
protect existing property values, and secure the proper future development
of the City of Union in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan by
regulating the use, bulk, and density of land and structures.
[R.O. 2012 §405.030]
The Building Code, as adopted in Chapter
500 of this Code and any amendment thereto, published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is established as the Building Code of the City of Union, except insofar as said Code conflicts with specific provisions of this Chapter. Where conflicts exist between the Building Code and a specific ordinance of the City of Union, the more restrictive provision shall govern. At such times as Chapter
500 is amended such amendment shall also include this Section.
[R.O. 2012 §405.035]
Ordinances relating to the zoning of land existing at the time
of passage of this Chapter are superseded and amended as herein set
forth; provided however, that this Chapter shall be construed as a
continuation of previous ordinances with regard to tenure of officers
and boards established by previous ordinances.
[R.O. 2012 §405.040]
If any court of competent jurisdiction shall declare any part
of this Chapter to be invalid, such ruling shall not affect any other
provisions of this Chapter not specifically included in said ruling.
If any court of competent jurisdiction shall declare invalid the application
of any provision of this Chapter to a particular land, parcel, lot,
district, use, building or structure, such ruling shall not affect
the application of said provision to any other land, parcel, lot,
district, use, building, or structure not specifically included in
said ruling.
[R.O. 2012 §405.045]
All territory which may be hereafter annexed to the City shall be classified in the "NU" Non-Urban unless the annexation ordinance specifies otherwise. Territory not specified shall, within a reasonable time following annexation, be appropriately classified by amending this Chapter in accordance with Article
XXIII hereof.