This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Zoning Code of Peculiar, Missouri, and referred to herein as "code".

These regulations are made in accordance with the Peculiar Comprehensive Plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to preserve features of historical significance; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. These regulations have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of each district and its suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the values of property and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the City of Peculiar.

In enacting this code for the zoning and development of land, the City is exercising its authority and all other powers derived from the Constitution and the laws of the State of Missouri, including those powers explicitly granted by and necessarily implied from Section 89.020, RSMo.

The use of buildings and land within the City of Peculiar shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Peculiar Municipal Code and other ordinances, as well as this code, whether or not those other provisions of the Peculiar Municipal Code are specifically cross-referenced in this code. Cross-reference to other provisions of the Peculiar Municipal Code found in this code are provided for the convenience of the reader; lack of a cross-reference should not be construed as an indication that other provisions of the Peculiar Municipal Code do not apply.

It is the intention of this code to implement the goals, principles and objectives reflected in the Peculiar Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the City. While the City reaffirms its commitment that the provisions of this code and any amendment made to this code shall conform to adopted planning policies, the City acknowledges its intent that neither this code nor any amendment of this code may be challenged merely on the basis of an alleged non-conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

Thoroughfares, alleys, cemeteries, land, buildings or premises owned, rented or leased by the City of Peculiar are exempt from provisions of this code while occupied or employed for public purposes, rights, obligations or pursuits, but such City land or property may be leased by rental or otherwise to private individuals or corporations who must comply with applicable zoning regulations.

All required fees shall be set by separate resolution approved by the Board of Aldermen and shall be paid in accordance with the schedule of fees on file and available in the City Planning Department.