Malden City Zoning Code
ARTICLE II
Districts And Zoning Map
Section 400.040 Establishment Of Zoning Districts.
[Ord. No. 3121, 4-18-2016]
A.
In carrying out the provisions of Sections 89.010 through 89.140 of the Missouri State Statutes, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of Malden, Missouri, have divided the City into districts and have prepared regulations pertaining to such districts in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote the health, morals, and general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements.
B.
Such regulations have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the area for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land through the City.
Section 400.050 Zoning Map.
[Ord. No. 3121, 4-18-2016]
A.
The districts shown above and the boundaries of such districts are shown upon the Zoning Map accompanying and made a part of this Chapter, being designated as the "Official Zoning Map," and said Map and all the notations, references, and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this Chapter as if the matters and information set forth by said Map were all fully described herein, except as hereinafter provided.
B.
No changes of any nature shall be made in the Official Zoning Map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this Chapter. Any unauthorized change of whatever nature by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this Chapter and punishable as provided under Section 400.300 of this Chapter.
Section 400.060 Boundaries Of Districts.
[Ord. No. 3121, 4-18-2016]
A.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the "Official Zoning Map" accompanying and made a part of this Chapter, the following rules shall apply:
1.
The district boundaries are the centerlines of streets or alleys, railroads or other rights-of-way unless otherwise shown, and where the districts designated on the Map accompanying and made a part of this Chapter are bounded approximately by street or alley lines, said street or alley centerline shall be construed to be the boundary of such district.
2.
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be lot lines, and where the districts designated on the Map accompanying and made a part of this Chapter are bounded approximately by lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be the boundary of such districts unless said boundaries are otherwise indicated on the Map. Where district lines are fixed by dimensions, individual owners of lots split by such district lines will be permitted a tolerance of twenty-five (25) feet in the use of said lots.
B.
Unless otherwise clearly defined by streets, alleys, lots, drainage course or other definite means, the district boundary lines on the Map accompanying and made a part of this Chapter shall be determined by use of the scale contained on such Map.