[R.O. 2012 §405.040; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
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For the purpose of these regulations, the City of Ash Grove, Missouri, is divided into the following districts in accordance with a "Zoning Map", included herein and made a part hereof by reference.
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"AG" — Agricultural District.
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"R-1-13" — Single-Family Residential District.
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"R-1-10" — Single-Family Residential District.
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"R-1-7" — Single-Family Residential District.
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"R-2" — Two-Family Residential District.
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"R-3" — Multiple-Family Residential District.
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"MHD" — Mobile Home District.
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"C-1" — Neighborhood Commercial District.
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"C-2" — Highway Commercial District.
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"I-1" — Light Industrial District.
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"I-2" — Heavy Industrial District.
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"HIST" — Historical District.
[R.O. 2012 §405.050; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
All land which may hereinafter be annexed to the City of Ash Grove shall remain the same classification as designated by Greene County and shall be reclassified only after a public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission and recommendation to the Board of Aldermen as provided in these Zoning Regulations for zoning district amendments. The public hearing by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt a recommendation may be held prior to annexation of the subject parcel of land to the City.
[R.O. 2012 §405.060; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000; Ord. No. 989 §1, 4-6-2015]
Said Districts are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map — Ash Grove, Missouri", and adopted as part of these regulations. The "Zoning Map" shall be kept and maintained by the City Clerk, or other official designated by the legislative body, and shall be available for inspection and examination by members of the public at all reasonable times as that of any other public record.
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Editor’s Note: The Zoning Map is included as Appendix B to Chapter 405.
[R.O. 2012 §405.070; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
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Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
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Where district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following streets and alleys, highways or railroads, such boundaries shall be construed as following the centerline thereof.
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Where district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following lot lines, or section lines, such lines shall be construed to be said boundaries.
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Where a boundary of a district shall follow a stream, lake or other body of water, said boundary line shall be deemed to be at the limit or the jurisdiction of the City unless otherwise indicated.
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Where a district boundary line divides a lot, or unsubdivided property, and the dimensions are not shown on the Zoning Map the location of such boundary shall be as indicated upon the Zoning Map using the scale appearing on such map.
[R.O. 2012 §405.080; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall be held to be minimum requirements. Except as specifically herein provided, it is not intended to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing law or ordinance of the City of Ash Grove or any easement, restrictive covenant or other agreement between parties; provided however, that where these regulations impose a greater restriction upon the use of buildings, or premises, or upon the height or bulk of buildings or requires larger building site areas, yards, or open spaces than are imposed or required by any such other law, ordinance, easement, covenant or agreement, then the provisions of these regulations shall control. Wherever the provisions of any other Statute or local ordinance or regulation require a greater width, or size of yard, courts, or other open spaces, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of said Sections, the provisions of such Statute, local ordinance or regulation shall govern.
[R.O. 2012 §405.090; Ord. No. 727 §1, 3-6-2000]
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Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful to use any land or building for any purpose other than is permitted in the district in which such land or building is located. No building shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, relocated or structurally altered to cover a greater percentage of lot area, to accommodate or have a greater number of facilities, to have narrower or smaller yards, courts or open spaces than permissible under the limitations set forth herein for the district in which such building is located.
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No part of a yard, or other open space required about any building, existing or hereafter provided for a building or use and necessary to meet or partially meet the requirements of this regulation, shall be included as part of a yard or other open space required for another building.
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No lot, held under one (1) ownership at the effective date of this regulation, November 2, 1970, shall be reduced in dimension or area in relation to any building thereon so as to be smaller than that required by this regulation; if already less, the dimensions or area shall not be further reduced.
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No building shall hereafter be erected, reconstructed, relocated or structurally altered on any lot or parcel unless such lot or parcel faces a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way. Where a building is in existence, no such required dedicated street or right-of-way shall be vacated so as to eliminate the required access to a publicly dedicated street or right-of-way.