Chapters 26.04 through 26.100 shall be known and cited as "the Zoning Code" and shall consist of the following chapters:

(1994 C., § 26.04.010; Ord. No. 71940, § 1, 12-10-2024; Ord. No. 71928, § 1, 11-19-2024; Ord. No. 71897, § 1, 10-11-2024; Ord. No. 59979, § 2(part), 1986.)

The provisions of Section 6 of an Act of the General Assembly of Missouri, approved April 30, 1925, relating to zoning, as amended, are accepted.

(1994 C., § 26.04.020; Ord. No. 59979, § 2(part), 1986.)

The Community Development Commission shall be the Zoning Commission as provided for in Section 6 of said Act.

(1994 C., § 26.04.030; Ord. No. 59979, § 2(part), 1986.)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of the Zoning Code, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. It is not the intention of the Zoning Code to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that where the Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction upon the use of a building or premises or upon the height of a building, or requires larger open spaces that are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or permits or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of the Zoning Code shall govern.

(1994 C., § 26.04.040; Ord. No. 59979, § 2(part), 1986.)