The following is hereby established to regulate and define the height and bulk of the buildings hereafter erected or structurally altered; to regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lot areas; and to regulate and determine the area of yards, courts and other open spaces within and surrounding such building. The City is divided into districts of which there shall be fifteen (15) in number. Additionally, one (1) special category are provided that when combined with the provisions of selected districts will provide a mechanism for more creative use of land. These districts and special categories shall be known as:

The boundaries of the districts are shown upon the Zoning District Map on file in the office of the Building Inspector and all notations, references and other information shown thereon are made a part of this Chapter and shall have the same force and effect as is fully set forth or described in this Chapter.

The Council may from time to time amend, supplement or change the boundaries of districts or the regulations established in this Chapter. Any proposed amendment, supplement or change shall first be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its recommendation and report. Prior to approval of any rezone application, a determination must be made that the application meets the spirit and intent of the City Comprehensive Plan and the rezone request does not constitute spot zoning. There must be a clear showing of a reasonable basis for such action. Factors to be considered in determining whether such a reasonable basis exists are a change in conditions in the immediate area, particular characteristics of the area being rezoned and the classification and development of nearby property. Actual site of the tract to be rezoned is a factor, but is not limiting in and of itself.

A public hearing shall be held by the City Council before adoption of any proposed amendment, supplement or change. Notice of such hearings shall be given by publication in some local newspaper of general circulation, stating the time and place of such hearing which shall not be earlier than fifteen (15) days from the date of such application.

Applications or requests for rezoning may be initiated by individual citizens, municipal officials, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment or the City Council. The application or request shall include a written statement outlining the specific nature of the request, a verified list containing the names and addresses of all persons, firms or corporations who own property or real estate within the subject area within one hundred eighty-five (185) feet of the subject area, all of whom shall be mailed a notice of such hearing within the time and under the conditions provided above with respect to publication of the hearing. A fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), plus postage cost, associated with mailing letters to property owners must accompany the request. The fee will cover the costs of publication and other incidental expenses associated with processing the application. The application and associated fees will be processed through and filed with the Planning Division. The City Planning Coordinator will in turn submit all required information to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its consideration and recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Commission will forward the application and the Commission's recommendation to the City Council for action.

Actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall be in conformity with the provisions of Title 7, Chapter 89, RSMo., as amended.