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Canton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIA

Provisions Governing Slope Districts

[Ord. No. 906-C, 6-16-2025]

Section 405.185 "S-2" Slope District.

[Ord. No. 906-C, 6-16-2025]
A. 
Within the "S-2" Slope District the following regulations shall apply:
1. 
Permitted use:
a. 
Any residential use as it is permitted within the provisions of Chapter 405 of the Municipal Code of the City of Canton.
2. 
Prior to the development of any area zoned as slope district the following procedure must be complied with:
a. 
The owner of the property designated as a "S-2" Slope District shall have the property surveyed and a licensed engineer shall submit a statement to the City certifying that in the engineer's opinion the following shall apply:
(1) 
The development of the slope district will not cause any issues with land sliding.
(2) 
The engineer shall certify that there are no water run off issues.
b. 
The engineer's certification along with a development plan shall be submitted to the City of Canton, Missouri.
c. 
The engineer's certificate and the development plan in regard to development of the "S-2" Slope District will be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendations.
d. 
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Board of Aldermen shall take such action as shall be appropriate in regard to the "S-2" Slope District.