[Ord. No. 440 §1, 5-21-2001]
That pursuant to Section 89.020, RSMo., for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals or the general welfare of the community, the legislative body of all Cities, Town and Villages is hereby empowered to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yard, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, the preservation of features of historical significance, and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.