Bolivar City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
In General
Section 410.010 Title, Interpretation, Scope, Purpose And Intent.
[R.O. 2009 § 410.010; Ord. No. 782 § 1 (Zoning Regs. § 1), 7-31-1980]
A.
Title. These rules and regulations shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning and Subdivision Regulations for the City of Bolivar, Missouri."
B.
Interpretation And Scope. In the interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare. Where these regulations impose a greater restriction upon land, buildings or structures than is imposed or required by existing provisions of law, ordinance, contract or deed, the provisions of these regulations shall control.
C.
Purpose And Intent. These zoning regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 89.010, RSMo., are intended to serve the following purposes:
1.
To divide the City of Bolivar into zones and districts;
2.
To regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings and the uses of land within each district or zone;
3.
To promote the health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the City;
4.
To conserve and protect property values throughout the City; and
5.
To restrict and regulate the height, number of stories and size of buildings; the percentage of lot coverage; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; and the density of population.