Zoning Regulations

Taney County Zoning Regulations
Article 001.000 – Title and Intent

ZONING REGULATIONS
TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................2

ARTICLE 001.000 TITLE AND INTENT.....................................................................................................10

SECTION 001.001 TITLE AND AUTHORITY...............................................................................10
SECTION 001.010 APPLICATION AND JURISDICTION............................................................10
SECTION 001.020 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.............................................................................10
SECTION 001.030 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................10
SECTION 001.040 PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT.......................................................10
SECTION 001.050 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.........................................................................11
SECTION 001.060 DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRIOR REGULATIONS......................................11
SECTION 001.070 SEVERABILITY................................................................................................13

ARTICLE 002.000 DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATIONS AND STANDARDS.....................................14

SECTION 002.001 GENERAL RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.......................................................14
SECTION 002.010 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................15

ARTICLE 003.000 GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................................................................48

SECTION 003.001 CONFORMANCE REQUIRED........................................................................48
SECTION 003.010 CONTINUING EXISTING USES.....................................................................48
SECTION 003.020 AGRICULTURE................................................................................................48
SECTION 003.030 FORMS OF OWNERSHIP................................................................................48
SECTION 003.040 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.............................................................................48
SECTION 003.050 RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT........49
SECTION 003.060 NONCONFORMING USES OR BUILDINGS.................................................49
SECTION 003.070 CONVERSION OF DWELLINGS…................................................................50
SECTION 003.080 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES..........................................................50
SECTION 003.090 REQUIRED AREAS OR SPACE CANNOT BE REDUCED...........................52
SECTION 003.100 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING......................................................52
SECTION 003.110 UNSAFE BUILDINGS.......................................................................................52
SECTION 003.120 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS............................................................................53
SECTION 003.130 MULTIPLE USES AND STRUCTURES..........................................................54

ARTICLE 004.000 USE STANDARDS..........................................................................................................55

SECTION 004.001 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................55
SECTION 004.010 EXISTING USES................................................................................................55
SECTION 004.020 ENFORCEMENT................................................................................................56

ARTICLE 005.000 APPLICATION FILING REQUIREMENTS AND OF
CHANGE..........................................................................................................................5 7

SECTION 005.001 FILING PLANS..................................................................................................57
SECTION 005.010 ZONING CERTIFICATE...................................................................................58
SECTION 005.020 FEES....................................................................................................................59

ARTICLE 006.000 DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES............................................................60

SECTION 006.001 DISTRICTS.........................................................................................................60
SECTION 006.010 QUICK REFERENCE TO SETBACK REQUIREMENTS BY ZONING
DISTRICT...........................................................................................................61

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ARTICLE 007.000 USE REGULATIONS...................................................................................................62

SECTION 007.001 USE TABLE...................................................................................................6 2

ARTICLE 008.000 A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.........................................................................68

SECTION 008.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................68
SECTION 008.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................68
SECTION 008.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................71

ARTICLE 009.000 RR-1 RURAL RESIDENCE DISTRICT.................................................................72

SECTION 009.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................72
SECTION 009.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................72
SECTION 009.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................73

ARTICLE 010.000 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.............................................74

SECTION 010.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................74
SECTION 010.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................74
SECTION 010.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................75

ARTICLE 011.000 R-2 ONE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT...............................76

SECTION 011.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................76
SECTION 011.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................76
SECTION 011.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................77

ARTICLE 012.000 R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT...............................................78

SECTION 012.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................78
SECTION 012.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................78
SECTION 012.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................79
SECTION 012.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................80

ARTICLE 013.000 NR-1 SINGLE-FAMILY NIGHTLY RENTAL DISTRICT.................................81

SECTION 013.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................81
SECTION 013.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................81
SECTION 013.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS........................................82

ARTICLE 014.000 NR-3 MULTI-FAMILY NIGHTLY RENTAL DISTRICT..................................83

SECTION 014.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT..........................................................................83
SECTION 014.010 USE REGULATIONS...................................................................................83
SECTION 014.020 SPECIAL PROVISIONS...............................................................................84
SECTION 014.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................86

ARTICLE 015.000 MH-1 MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE HOME) PARK OR
SUBDIVISION DISTRICT.......................................................................................87

SECTION 015.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................87
SECTION 015.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................87
SECTION 015.020 SPECIAL PROVISIONS................................................................................88
SECTION 015.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................89

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ARTICLE 016.000 RV-1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK (RV PARK) DISTRICT................91

SECTION 016.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT..........................................................................91
SECTION 016.010 RV PARKS CONFORMANCE WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT
REGULATIONS...........................................................................................91
SECTION 016.020 ACCESS.........................................................................................................91
SECTION 016.030 BUFFER AREA.............................................................................................91
SECTION 016.040 LOT COVERAGE..........................................................................................92
SECTION 016.050 ENLARGEMENT OR EXPANSION............................................................92
SECTION 016.060 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK- SUBMISSION OF
PLANS/PLATTING......................................................................................92
SECTION 016.070 UTILITIES.....................................................................................................93
SECTION 016.080 RECREATION AREAS.................................................................................93
SECTION 016.090 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS......................................................93
SECTION 016.100 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................93
SECTION 016.110 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................94

ARTICLE 017.000 O OFFICE DISTRICT..............................................................................................95

SECTION 017.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................95
SECTION 017.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES..................................................................95
SECTION 017.020 ACCESSORY USES......................................................................................95
SECTION 017.030 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION
AUTHORIZATION.......................................................................................95
SECTION 017.040 PROHIBITED USES......................................................................................96
SECTION 017.050 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE RESTRICTIONS..................................96
SECTION 017.060 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS.................................................................97
SECTION 017.070 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................97

ARTICLE 018.000 C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT..........................................99

SECTION 018.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT...........................................................................99
SECTION 018.010 USE REGULATIONS....................................................................................99
SECTION 018.020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS............................................................................................101
SECTION 018.030 OTHER REGULATIONS............................................................................101
SECTION 018.040 USE LIMITATIONS....................................................................................102
SECTION 018.050 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS................................103
SECTION 018.060 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS...............................................................104
SECTION 018.070 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS........................................................................104

ARTICLE 019.000 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT......................................................106

SECTION 019.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................106
SECTION 019.010 USE REGULATIONS..................................................................................106
SECTION 019.020 ACCESSORY USES....................................................................................108
SECTION 019.030 OTHER REGULATIONS............................................................................108
SECTION 019.040 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS............................................................................................109
SECTION 019.050 USE LIMITATIONS....................................................................................109
SECTION 019.060 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE RESTRICTIONS................................110
SECTION 019.070 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS...............................................................111
SECTION 019.080 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS........................................................................111

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ARTICLE 020.000 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING OR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT...................113

SECTION 020.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................113
SECTION 020.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES................................................................113
SECTION 020.020 ACCESSORY USES....................................................................................114
SECTION 020.030 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION
AUTHORIZATION.....................................................................................114
SECTION 020.040 REQUIRED CONDITIONS.........................................................................115
SECTION 020.050 PROHIBITED USES....................................................................................115
SECTION 020.060 AREA REQUIREMENTS............................................................................115
SECTION 020.070 USE REGULATIONS..................................................................................116

ARTICLE 021.000 M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING OR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.............119

SECTION 021.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................119
SECTION 021.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES................................................................119
SECTION 021.020 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING COMMISSION
AUTHORIZATION.....................................................................................121
SECTION 021.030 ACCESSORY USES....................................................................................122
SECTION 021.040 REQUIRED CONDITIONS.........................................................................123
SECTION 021.050 PROHIBITED USES....................................................................................123
SECTION 021.060 AREA REQUIREMENTS............................................................................123
SECTION 021.070 USE REGULATIONS..................................................................................124

ARTICLE 022.000 PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT............................................................127

SECTION 022.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................127
SECTION 022.010 GENERAL PROCEDURES.........................................................................128
SECTION 022.020 PERMITTED USES.....................................................................................130
SECTION 022.030 REGULATIONS..........................................................................................130
SECTION 022.040 DETERMINATION.....................................................................................133

ARTICLE 023.000 CONDITIONAL USES...........................................................................................135

SECTION 023.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................135
SECTION 023.010 RECOMMENDATIONS, STANDARDS AND CRITERIA ON
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS....................................135
SECTION 023.020 LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS............................................................137

ARTICLE 024.000 NIGHTLY RENTALS............................................................................................138

SECTION 024.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................138
SECTION 024.010 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................138
SECTION 024.020 REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................138

ARTICLE 025.000 HOME OCCUPATIONS........................................................................................143

SECTION 025.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................143
SECTION 025.010 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.......................................................................143
SECTION 025.020 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS..................................................................145

ARTICLE 026.000 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES........................................................148

ARTICLE 027.000 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES........................................................149

SECTION 027.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT........................................................................149
SECTION 027.010 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT DEFINITIONS...........................................149

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SECTION 027.020 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES PERMITTED IN CERTAIN
ZONING DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND
STANDARDS..............................................................................................150
SECTION 027.030 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
FACILITIES.................................................................................................151
SECTION 027.040 INTERVENING USES................................................................................153

ARTICLE 028.000 MEDICAL MARIJUANA......................................................................................154

SECTION 028.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................154
SECTION 028.010 DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................154
SECTION 028.020 MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY ZONING........................................156
SECTION 028.030 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA......................157

ARTICLE 029.000 MOTORIZED VEHICLE TRACKS.....................................................................161

SECTION 029.001 APPLICABILITY.........................................................................................161
SECTION 029.010 PRIVATE......................................................................................................161
SECTION 029.020 PUBLIC........................................................................................................161

ARTICLE 030.000 SHOOTING RANGES............................................................................................163

SECTION 030.001 APPLICABILITY.........................................................................................163

ARTICLE 031.000 AIRPORT ZONE.....................................................................................................165

SECTION 031.001 APPROVAL REQUIREMENT....................................................................165
SECTION 031.010 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................165

ARTICLE 032.000 COMMERCIAL MINES, QUARRIES AND GRAVEL PITS............................167

ARTICLE 033.000 OIL DRILLING.......................................................................................................168

SECTION 033.001 REQUIRED BONDS....................................................................................168

ARTICLE 034.000 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS...................................................169

SECTION 034.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT.........................................................................169
SECTION 034.010 DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................169
SECTION 034.020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.................................................................171
SECTION 034.030 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................174
SECTION 034.040 TOWER DESIGNED FOR CO-LOCATION..............................................174
SECTION 034.050 PROPOSAL ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY....................................175
SECTION 034.060 REQUIRED FENCING................................................................................175
SECTION 034.070 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES............................................175
SECTION 034.080 SETBACKS..................................................................................................175
SECTION 034.090 LANDSCAPING..........................................................................................175
SECTION 034.100 LIGHTING...................................................................................................176
SECTION 034.110 TOWER AND SUPPORT BUILDING APPEARANCE............................176
SECTION 034.120 DISCONTINUED USE................................................................................177

ARTICLE 035.000 ADVERTISEMENT REGULATIONS..................................................................178

SECTION 035.001 OFF-PREMISE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING.....................................178
SECTION 035.010 DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................178
SECTION 035.020 LEGAL NONCONFORMING SIGNS........................................................180
SECTION 035.030 GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................180

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SECTION 035.040 SIZE OF SIGNS...........................................................................................180
SECTION 035.050 MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND LENGTH.......................................................181
SECTION 035.060 SPACING FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS.....................................................181
SECTION 035.070 MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS..............................182
SECTION 035.080 LIGHTING OF SIGNS.................................................................................182
SECTION 035.090 SIGN PERMITS...........................................................................................183
SECTION 035.100 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT..............................................................183
SECTION 035.110 SMALL ANNOUNCEMENT OR PROFESSIONAL SIGNS WHERE
PERMITTED...............................................................................................184
SECTION 035.120 POLITICAL SIGNS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN ANY ZONING
DISTRICT....................................................................................................184

ARTICLE 036.000 GROUP HOMES.....................................................................................................186

SECTION 036.001 CLASSIFICATIONS....................................................................................186
SECTION 036.010 REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS...................................................186

ARTICLE 037.000 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS..............................................................................188

ARTICLE 038.000 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE......................................................189

SECTION 038.001 UTILIZED FOR DWELLING PURPOSES.................................................189
SECTION 038.010 NO NON-RESIDENTIAL USE...................................................................189
SECTION 038.020 ALLOWED IN MH-1 DISTRICT................................................................189
SECTION 038.030 ALLOWED IN AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS....189
SECTION 038.040 NOT TO SERVE AS A GUEST HOUSE, SERVANT’S QUARTERS, DEN
OR PARSONAGE LOTS............................................................................189
SECTION 038.050 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING NONCONFORMING MOBILE HOMES
INRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS..................................................190

ARTICLE 039.000 PARKING AND LOADING AREAS, PUBLIC GARAGES, PARKING LOTS
AND FILLING STATIONS....................................................................................191

SECTION 039.001 APPLICABILITY.........................................................................................191
SECTION 039.010 OFF-STREET PARKING LOT DESIGN....................................................191
SECTION 039.020 RESTRICTED BUSINESS OR INDUCTRIAL ACCESSORY PARKING
AREAS.........................................................................................................198
SECTION 039.030 FILLING STATIONS, PUBLIC GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS.......199
SECTION 039.040 OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE..............................................................200

ARTICLE 040.000 HEIGHT LIMITS....................................................................................................201

SECTION 040.001 EXEMPTIONS.............................................................................................201
SECTION 040.010 PROJECTION INTO REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS.............................201

ARTICLE 041.000 COMMON OPEN SPACE AND COMMON IMPROVEMENT
REGULATIONS......................................................................................................203

SECTION 041.001 GENERAL PROVISIONS………………………………………………...203
SECTION 041.010 CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT……………………………………..203
SECTION 041.020 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL REQUIRED………………………………..203
SECTION 041.030 PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION………………………………...204
SECTION 041.040 COVENANTS, RULES AND BY-LAWS………………………………...204
SECTION 041.050 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY……………………………………204

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ARTICLE 042.000 CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFO)..................205

ARTICLE 043.000 STORM WATER RUNNOFF, SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
AND SINKHOLE USE STANDARDS..................................................................206

SECTION 043.001 STORM WATER RUNOFF.........................................................................206
SECTION 043.010 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL..................................................206
SECTION 043.020 SINKHOLE USE STANDARDS.................................................................206

ARTICLE 044.000 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT..........................................................................208

ARTICLE 045.000 ZONING DISTRICT AND REGULATION CHANGES....................................209

SECTION 045.001 ZONING DISTRICT CHANGES................................................................209
SECTION 045.010 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY OR
CHANGE OF ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROEPRTY...............209
SECTION 045.020 ZONING REGULATION AMENDMENTS...............................................211
SECTION 045.030 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE....................................................................212
SECTION 045.040 LIMITATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING............................212

ARTICLE 046.000 ENFORCEMENT....................................................................................................213

SECTION 046.001 ENFORCEMENT BY PLANNING ADMINISTRATION.........................213
SECTION 046.010 PROCEDURES UPON DISCOVERY OF VIOLATIONS.........................213
SECTION 046.020 VIOLATIONS-REMEDIES.........................................................................213

ARTICLE 047.000 COUNTY COMMISSION......................................................................................215

SECTION 047.001 POWERS AND DUTIES ASSIGNED TO COUNTY COMMISSION......215

ARTICLE 048.000 PLANNING COMMISSION..................................................................................216

SECTION 048.001 MEMBERS..................................................................................................216
SECTION 048.010 MEETINGS.................................................................................................217

ARTICLE 049.000 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................218

SECTION 049.001 MEMBERS...................................................................................................218
SECTION 049.005 POWERS AND DUTIES.............................................................................219
SECTION 049.010 MEETINGS..................................................................................................220
SECTION 049.020 APPEALS.....................................................................................................221
SECTION 049.030 AUTHORITY...............................................................................................221
SECTION 049.040 STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.........................................................................222
SECTION 049.050 VARIANCES...............................................................................................223
SECTION 049.060 APPLICATIONS FOR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE AND
APPEAL HEARINGS..................................................................................224
SECTION 049.070 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING....................................................226
SECTION 049.080 GENERAL PROVISIONS...........................................................................228
SECTION 049.090 POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.......................................229
SECTION 049.100 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.............................................................................229
SECTION 049.110 EXTENSION OF USE ON BORDER OF ZONING DISTRICT................230
SECTION 049.120 CONDITIONAL INDUSTRIAL USES.......................................................230
SECTION 049.130 INTERPRETATION OF ZONING MAP....................................................231

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ARTICLE 050.000 VALIDITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE..................................................................232

SECTION 050.001 VALIDITY...................................................................................................232
SECTION 050.010 EFFECTIVE DATE.....................................................................................232

THE HISTORY OF TANEY COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS…………………..…………………….233

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ARTICLE 001.000 TITLE AND INTENT

SECTION 001.001 TITLE AND AUTHORITY
The Taney County Development Guidance Code for Taney County, Missouri was
adopted on November 13, 1984 by order of the Taney County Commission pursuant to
the authority granted by the Legislature of the State of Missouri in Sections 64.800
through 64.895 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The Taney County Development
Guidance Code created two districts, the Western District and the Eastern District. These
Codes were designed to manage the growth and development of Taney County by
segregating incompatible land uses with use permits and performance standards based
upon absolute and relative policies. The Taney County Development Guidance Code,
pursuant to the authority granted by Section 64.875 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri,
is henceforth amended and shall be known as the "Zoning Regulations for Taney County,
Missouri" and shall be cited as such. The map portion of these Zoning Regulations may
also be cited separately as the Taney County Zoning Map.

SECTION 001.010 APPLICABILITY AND JURISDICTION
The Zoning Regulations for Taney County, Missouri shall apply to all development,
public and private, within unincorporated Taney County. All structures and land uses
constructed or commenced hereafter and all enlargements of, additions to, changes in and
relocations of existing structures and uses occurring hereafter shall be subject to these
Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 001.020 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
It shall be unlawful to conduct any development or construct any structure until (1) all
applicable development review and approval processes have been followed; (2) all
applicable approvals have been obtained; and (3) all required permits or authorizations to
precede have been issued. Violations will be processed in accordance with Article
046.000 of these Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 001.030 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The standards of the Zoning Regulations for Taney County, Missouri are minimum
requirements. The issuance of any permit, certificate or approval in accordance with the
standards and requirements of these Zoning Regulations shall not relieve the recipient of
the responsibility for complying with all other applicable requirements of any other
County, state or federal agency.

SECTION 001.040 PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT
A. These Zoning Regulations are adopted for the following purposes:

1. To preserve the health, safety and general welfare;

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2. To secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers;

3. To prevent the overcrowding of land;

4. To facilitate the adequate provision of adequate facilities
for transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other
public requirements;

5. To promote a more homogeneous relationship of land use
within unincorporated Taney County;

6. To protect property values;

7. To regulate the use of the land and to promote the orderly
development of the County in accordance with the Master
Plan for Taney County as adopted by the Planning
Commission; and

8. To effectuate the use of other accepted purposes of zoning.

SECTION 001.050 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
A. Conflict with State or Federal Regulations
If the provisions of these Zoning Regulations are inconsistent with
those of the state or federal government, the more restrictive
provision shall control, to the extent permitted by law.

B. Conflict with Other County Regulations
If the provisions of these Zoning Regulations are inconsistent with
one another, or if they conflict with provisions found in other
adopted ordinances or regulations of the County, the more
restrictive provision shall control.
C. Conflict with Private Agreements and Covenants
These Zoning Regulations are not intended to abrogate, annul, or
otherwise interfere with any easement, covenant, or other private
agreement or legal relationship. Taney County is responsible for
enforcing these Zoning Regulations; however, the County does not
enforce private agreements.

SECTION 001.060 DEVELOPMENT UNDER PRIOR REGULATIONS
A. Violations Continue
Any violation of the previous Taney County Development Guidance Code
shall continue to be a violation under these Zoning Regulations and shall
be subject to penalties and enforcement under Article 046.000, unless the
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use, development, construction or other activity is consistent with the
express terms of these Zoning Regulations, in which case enforcement
action shall cease, except to the extent of collecting penalties for violations
that occurred before ___________________ (Effective Date).

B. Completion of Development
1. Applications Submitted Before __________________
(Effective Date)
Any building, development or sign for which a complete
application was submitted to the County before
___________________ (Effective Date), at the applicant’s
option, may be reviewed wholly under the terms of the
Taney County Development Guidance Code. If approved,
such projects may be carried out in accordance with the
development standards in effect at the time of application.
Any re-application for an expired permit shall meet the
standards in effect at the time of re-application.
2. Permits Issued Before _________________________
(Effective Date)
Any building, development or sign for which a permit was
in effect prior to ___________________ (Effective Date)
may be completed in conformance with the issued permit
and other applicable permits and conditions, even if such
building, development or sign does not fully comply with
provisions of these Zoning Regulations. If construction is
not commenced or completed in accordance with the
applicable permit terms, the County Commission may, for
good cause shown, grant not more than one (1) extension of
up to six (6) months for such construction. If the building is
not completed in a timely manner, within the time allowed
under the original permit or any extension granted, then the
building, development or sign may be constructed,
completed or occupied only in strict compliance with the
requirements of these Zoning Regulations.

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Section 001.070 Severability

A. If any Court of competent jurisdiction rules any provision of these Zoning
Regulations invalid, that ruling shall not affect any provision not
specifically included in the judgment.
B. If any Court of competent jurisdiction invalidates the application of any
provision of these Zoning Regulations to a particular property, building, or
other structure, or use, that ruling shall not affect the application of the
Zoning Regulations to any property, building, other structure, or use not
specifically included in the judgment.

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ARTICLE 002.000 DEFINITIONS, INTERPRETATIONS AND
STANDARDS

SECTION 002.001 GENERAL RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
A. Certain words used in the Regulations have been defined in this Article.
Where this is the case, they shall have the meaning given in the applicable
Section of the Article.

B. Where words have not been defined, the standard dictionary definition
shall prevail.

C. In the event of questions regarding matters of interpretation of the Zoning
Regulations, the Planning Administrator shall have interpretive authority.
In construing the meaning of these Zoning Regulations, the following
rules shall apply:

1. Words used in the present tense shall also include the future tense.

2. Words used in the singular number shall also include the plural,
and vice versa.

3. The word "shall" is mandatory.

4. The word "may" is permissive, unless the context indicates
otherwise.

5. The words "used" or "occupied" shall be construed to include
"intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied."

6. Where reference is made to either the Regulations or the Zoning
Regulations, it shall be construed to mean the Taney County
Zoning Regulations, recommended by the Planning Commission,
and adopted by the County Commission, as originally passed and
all subsequent amendments, supplements, and revisions.

7. Except where otherwise specified, the provisions of these Zoning
Regulations shall be construed to mean the minimum standards
and requirements adopted in pursuit of the purposes of these
Zoning Regulations.

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SECTION 002.010 DEFINITIONS
Accessory Use or Accessory Structure
A use or structure that: (1) is subordinate to and services a principal building or a
principal use legally existing on the same zoning lot; (2) is subordinate in area, extent and
purpose to the principal building or principal use; (3) contributes to the comfort,
convenience or necessity of the occupants, business or industry of the principal structure
or principal use served and (4) is located on the same zoning lot as the principal structure
or principal use served.

Accessory Apartment

A dwelling unit that is wholly contained within the principal structure and is never
rented. Typical uses include a “mother-in-law” apartment, guest apartment or domestic
workers’ quarters.

Accessory Dwelling Unit

A separate dwelling located on the same lot as the principal structure, which is a
maximum of fifteen hundred (1,500) square foot footprint and is not rented out to third
parties. Typical uses include a “mother-in-law” apartment, guest cottage or domestic
workers’ quarters.

Administrative Officer

The Planning Administrator, who is charged with the administration of planning and
zoning matters, and the Planning and Zoning Department.

Agriculture

1. The use of land for agricultural purposes, including, but not limited to farming,
dairying, pasturage, apiculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal
and poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory uses for parking, treating or
storing the produce or products;
2. Provided, however, that the operation of any such accessory uses shall be
secondary to that of normal agricultural activities and provided further that the
above uses shall not include the commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine
or other animals.
3. Animal feeding operations must conform to the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources regulations pertaining to wastewater management and odor control and
Taney County Ordinance No. 2019-819 pertaining to health regulations and
standards for permitting confined animal feeding operations.

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Agricultural Sales and Service

An establishment engaged in sale from the premises of feed, grain, fertilizers, and
pesticides and similar goods or in the provision of agriculturally related services with
incidental storage on lots other than where the service is rendered.

Alley
A passage or way generally affording a means of vehicle access to abutting properties
and not intended for general traffic circulation.

Amusement Parks
A commercially operated park with a predominance of outdoor games and activities for
entertainment.

Animal Service
Retail sales, veterinary service, grooming, and boarding of dogs, cats, birds, fish, or
similar small animals customarily used as household pets, provided all such activities are
totally enclosed within a building. Typical uses include pet stores, small animal clinics,
dog bathing and clipping salons, and pet grooming shops, but exclude uses for livestock
and large animals.

Animal Shelter
A facility established for the purposes of sheltering lost or unwanted animals. Activities
include animal control operations, owner retrieval, adoption, spay and neutering services,
and cremation, when necessary.

Apartment Hotel

A facility offering transient lodging accommodation to the general public and where
rooms or suites may include kitchen facilities and sitting rooms in addition to the
bedroom.

Auction House

A building, or areas within a building, used for the public sale of wares, merchandise or
equipment to the highest bidder. This definition excludes livestock.

Bar or Lounge
A facility engaged in the preparation and retail sale of alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises, including taverns, bars, cocktail lounges, and similar uses
other than a Restaurant.

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Basement
1. A story whose floor is more than twelve (12) inches, but not more than half of the
story height below the average level of the adjoining ground (as distinguished
from a "cellar" that is a story more than one-half below such level).
2. A basement, when used as a dwelling, shall be counted as a story for purposes of
height measurement, and as a half-story for purposes of side setback
determination.

Bed-and-Breakfast Facility (also referred to as “B&B”)
A private home in which guests are accommodated in private bedrooms with private
bathrooms, or in a suite of rooms including an en suite bathroom, or in private bedrooms
with a bathroom that is shared with other guests. Breakfast may be served in the
bedroom, a dining room, or the host's kitchen. A B&B may be operated either as a
secondary source of income or a primary occupation. To qualify as a B&B, the owners
must live in the private home, prepare the meals and clean the rooms, et cetera. If the
B&B has hired staff, employees or contractors for cooking and cleaning, the facility does
not qualify as a B&B.

Beginning of Construction
The incorporation of labor and material for the purpose of placing or erecting a building
or structure.

Billboard or Signboard
Any structure or portion thereof, situated on private premises, on which lettered, figured
or pictorial depictions are displayed for advertising purposes, other than the name and
occupation of the user of the premises or the structure of the business conducted thereon
or the products primarily sold or manufactured thereon.

Board
The Board of Adjustment of Taney County, Missouri.

Board, Planning
See Commission, Planning.

Boarding House
See Hotel.

Brewery
An establishment for the manufacture of malt liquors, such as beer and ale licensed by the
State of Missouri under Division 70, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
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Building
Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, used or intended to be used
for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or property.

Building, Height of
The vertical distance between the average finished grade (based on an average of the
highest and lowest points) at the base of the building being measured and: 1) the average
height level between the eaves and ridge line of a gable, hip or gambrel roof; 2) the
highest point of a mansard roof; or 3) the highest point of the coping of a flat roof.

Building, Nonconforming
A legally existing building that fails to comply with the provisions of these Zoning
Regulations that is applicable to the Zoning District in which such building is located.

Building, Principal
A building or buildings in which the principal use of the building site is conducted. In
any Residential District, any dwelling shall be deemed to be the principal building on the
building site.

Bulk Limitations (Floor Area Ratio)
The number of square feet of floor area that is permitted for each square foot of lot area.

Business Area
Any Zoning District designed for office, government and institutional, commercial and
industrial use.

Business or Trade School
A use providing education or training in business, commerce, language, or other similar
vocational activity or occupational pursuit, and not otherwise defined as a home
occupation, college, university, or public or private educational facility.

Campground
An area where facilities are provided for recreational or camping vehicles or travel
trailers, tents or other portable habitation, utilized by the public as a place for camping,
vacationing. The park may include service facilities for the use of the residents of the
parl.

Cellar
A story the floor of which is more than one-half (½) of its story height below the average
contact ground level at the exterior walls of the building. A cellar shall be counted as a
story, for the purposes of height regulations, only if used for dwelling purposes.
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Cemetery
Land used or intended to be used for burial or cremation of the dead, whether human or
animal, including a mausoleum or columbarium.

Change in Use
When the essential character or nature of the activity conducted on the lot changes. This
occurs whenever the change involves a change from one principal use category to
another. A mere change in the status of property from unoccupied to occupied or vice
versa does not constitute a change in use.

Church
See Religious Assembly.

Club or Lodge
An establishment providing meeting, recreational, or social facilities for a private or
nonprofit association, primarily for use by members and guests. Typical uses include
private social clubs and fraternal organizations.

Cluster Development
A development approach in which building lots may be reduced in size and buildings
sited closer together, usually in groups or clusters, provided that the total development
density does not exceed that which could be constructed on the site under conventional
zoning and Subdivision Regulations. The additional land that remains undeveloped is
then preserved as open space and recreational land.

College or University Facility
A post-secondary educational institution or other institution of higher learning that offer
courses of general or specialized study leading to a degree.

Commercial
Relating to the sale or barter of goods or services.

Commercial Motor Vehicle
Any vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the commercial transportation of
property or persons for hire.

Commercial Motor Vehicle, Large
1. A commercial motor vehicle designed and regularly used for carrying more than
sixteen (16) passengers, including the driver, but not including a vehicle used for
public school transportation; or

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2. A commercial motor vehicle license for more than eighteen (18) thousand
pounds; or
3. A panel truck regularly used for the carrying of freight or merchandise in the
regular course of business; regularly advertising the name of a commercial
business; and/or regularly used for responding to calls for service in the regular
course of business;
4. Examples include but are not limited to, semi-truck and trailer, box truck, dump
truck, panel truck.

Commercial Trailer, Large
A trailer licensed for more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds.

Commission, Planning
The Taney County Planning Commission.

Communications Antenna Amateur

An antenna that transmits noncommercial communication signals and is utilized by any
person licensed as an amateur operator by the Federal Communications Commission.

Community Recreation, Private
A recreational facility for use by residents and guests of a particular residential
development, Planned Unit Development, church, private primary or secondary
educational facility, club or lodge, or non-profit organization, including both indoor and
outdoor facilities.

Compensation
The receiving of goods, services, or money in exchange for or as a result of a service
performed.

Comprehensive Plan
See Master Plan.

Conditional Use
A use that, because of special requirements or characteristics, may be allowed in a
particular zoning district only after and approval by the Planning Zoning Commission.

Conditional Use Permit
A permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Commission that authorizes the recipient to
make use of property in accordance with the requirements of the Taney County Zoning
Regulations as well as any additional requirements imposed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Condominium Development
A development in which individual ownership in fee is restricted to that which is within
the walls or designated bounds of a unit, and collective ownership applies to all other
land and facilities beyond the individual units. A residential structure in a condominium
development is: (1) a unit, (2) a two-family dwelling if the structure contains two
dwelling units, or (3) a multiple dwelling if the structure contains three or more dwelling
units.

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
Commercial agricultural activities such as feedlot operations, poultry operations and
associated uses that involve the confinement of animals in mass for the purpose of
breeding, feeding, boarding, slaughter or for the production of animal products for
consumption or other uses. This is an operating location where animals have been, are or
will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of forty-five (45) days or
more in any twelve (12) month period and a ground cover of vegetation is not sustained
over at least fifty percent (50%) of the animal confinement area within the normal crop
growing season. A feeding operation shall not be considered a CAFO unless the
operation is expected to meet or exceed the animal populations indicated in Sections
640.700 to 640.755 of the Missouri Revised Statutes and Taney County Ordinance No.
2019-819.

Congregate Living
A use providing 24-hour supervision and assisted living for more than fifteen (15)
residents not needing regular medical attention. This classification includes personal care
homes for the physically impaired, mentally retarded, developmentally disabled, and
persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older, maternity homes, and emergency shelters
during crisis intervention for victims of crime, abuse, or neglect.

Construction Permit
A permit issued by Taney County for the construction, erection or alteration of a structure
or building.

Construction Sales and Service
An establishment primarily engaged in construction activities and incidental storage on
lots other than construction sites as well as the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises,
of materials used in the construction of buildings or other structures other than retail sale
of paint, fixtures and hardware. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool and
equipment rental or sales, or building contractors.

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Convalescent Services
A use providing bed care and in-patient services for persons requiring regular medical
attention, but excluding a facility providing surgical or emergency medical services, and
excluding a facility providing care for alcoholism, drug addiction, mental disease, or
communicable disease. Typical uses include nursing homes.

Convenience Store
An establishment, not exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area,
engaged in the retail sale of food, beverages and other frequently needed items for
household use. Gasoline sales may or may not be included.

Commission, County
The Taney County Commission, the governing body of the County.

Court
An open unoccupied and unobstructed space, other than a yard, on the same lot with a
building or group of buildings.

Court, Outer
A court that extends directly to and opens for its full length on a street or other permanent
open space or yard at least twenty-five (25) feet wide.

Crematorium
Land used or intended to be used for the cremation of the dead, whether human or
animal, but not to include a mausoleum or columbarium.

Cultural Service
A library, museum, or similar registered nonprofit organizational use displaying,
preserving, and exhibiting objects of community and cultural interest in one or more of
the arts and sciences.

Day Care Operation:
1. Day Care, Family
A day care that provides care, protection and supervision for one (1) to five (5)
non-related individuals at any one time, including those under the supervision or
custody of the day care provider and those under the supervision or custody of
employees.
2. Day Care, Group

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A day care center that provides care, protection and supervision for six (6) to
twenty-one (21) individuals at any one time, including those under the supervision
or custody.

3. Day Care, Commercial
A day care center that provides care, protection and supervision for more than
twenty-one (21) individuals at any one time, including those under the supervision
or custody of the day care provider and those under the supervision or custody of
employees.

Detention Facility
A publicly operated use providing judicially required detention or incarceration of
people.

District; also Zoning District
Defined areas of Taney County for which these Zoning Regulations impose uniform
regulations and requirements or various combinations thereof apply.
1. The term Agricultural District, or A District, shall mean any A-1 District;
2. The term Residential District, or R District, shall mean any RR-1, R-1, R-2, R-3,
MH-1 or RV-1 District;
3. The term Nightly Rental District or NR District, shall mean any NR-1 or NR-3
District;
4. The term Office District, or O District, shall mean any O District
5. The term Commercial District, or C District, shall mean any C-1 or C-2 District;
6. The term Manufacturing District, or M District, shall mean any M-1 or M-2
District;
7. The term PUD shall mean any Planned Unit Development.

Duplex
The use of a single lot or parcel for two (2) dwelling units contained within a single
building, other than a mobile home.

Dwelling
Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy of
one or more persons including one-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings, but
not including tents, travel trailers, hotels or motels.

Dwelling, Mobile Home
See Mobile Home or Manufactured Home.

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Dwelling, Multi-Family (Household)
A dwelling or portion thereof designed, arranged or occupied as a residence by two or
more families or housekeeping units having separate quarters and living independently of
each other.

Dwelling, Single-Family (Household)
A building designed exclusively for residential purposes by one family or housekeeping
unit.

Dwelling, Two-Family (Household)
A building designed exclusively for residential purposes by two families or housekeeping
units living independently of each other.

Dwelling Unit
One or more rooms in a dwelling designed for occupancy by one family or housekeeping
unit for living and sleeping purposes and having kitchen or kitchenette facilities.

Entertainment, Indoor
An establishment offering recreation, entertainment or games of skill to the general
public for a fee. Typical uses include but are not limited to bowling alleys, bingo parlors,
pool halls, theaters, banquet facilities, and video game arcades, and paintball.

Entertainment, Outdoor
An establishment offering recreation, entertainment or games of skill to the general
public for a fee. Typical uses include but are not limited to archery ranges (public),
batting cages, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, drive-in theaters, and paintball.

Essential Services
The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public or private utility or
municipal or other governmental agencies, of underground or overhead gas, electrical,
steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or
disposal systems, including poles, wires, transformation and regulation stations, mains,
drains, sewer, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals,
street and area lighting facilities, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories
thereof; reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate services by such public or
private utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies, or for the public health and
safety or general welfare, but not including bridges.

Establishment
An economic unit, generally at a single physical location, where business is conducted or
service or industrial operations performed.

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Family
Two or more persons living together and related by blood, marriage or adoption, who
share a single housekeeping unit, in a dwelling unit, as distinguished from a group
occupying a hotel, motel, fraternity or sorority house, or group home.

Financial Service
An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of financial and banking services.
Typical uses include but are not limited to banks, savings and loan institutions, stock and
bond brokers, loan and lending activities, and similar services.

Firearm
Any weapon that is designed or adapted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive
force.

Food Sales
An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of food or household products for
home consumption. Typical uses include grocery stores (including the sale of beer and
wine in unopened containers for off-premises consumption where revenue from the sale
of groceries comprises at least 51% of the gross income of the establishment, and at least
51% of the total display or shelf space is devoted to groceries other than beer and wine),
delicatessens, meat markets, retail bakeries, and candy shops.

Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)

An official map of a community, on which the Administrator has delineated both the
special flood hazard areas and the risk premium zone applicable to the community.

Flood Insurance Study (FIS)

An examination, evaluation, and determination of flood hazards and, if appropriate,
corresponding water surface elevations.

Floodplain
Any land area in Taney County susceptible to being inundated by flood waters from any
source, as shown on the adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the
unincorporated area of Taney County.

Floodway or Regulatory Floodway

The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water
surface elevation more than a designated height.

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Funeral Services
An establishment engaged in undertaking services such as preparing the human dead for
burial and arranging and managing funerals. Typical uses include funeral home or
mortuaries.

Garage, Private
A detached accessory building or a portion of the principal building used only for the
storage of self-propelled passenger vehicles or trailers by the families or households
resident upon the premises; and provided that, except on farms, such garage shall not be
used for the storage of more than one (1) commercial vehicle of greater than one and one-
half (1½) ton rated capacity per family or household resident upon the premises.

Garage, Public
A structure or portion thereof other than a private garage, used for the storage, sale, hire,
care, repair or refinishing of self-propelled vehicles or trailers; except that a structure or
part thereof used only for storage or display of self-propelled passenger vehicles, but not
for transients, and at which automobile fuels and oils are not sold and motor driven
vehicles are not equipped, repaired or hired, shall not be deemed to be a public garage.

Garden Apartment
A building containing three or more dwelling units and rising to no more than three
stories, in which each dwelling unit has outside access at ground level.

Grade, Curb
The elevation of the top of the face of the curb.

Grandfathered Use
See Nonconforming Use.

Greenhouse
A glass or plastic enclosure used for the protection and cultivation of plants.

Greenhouse, Retail
A greenhouse used to grow bedding and potting plants, ornamental flowers, and related
material for sale on or off site to end users.

Greenhouse, Wholesale
A greenhouse used to grow produce for the sale to third party retail establishments
including, but not limited to restaurants, farmer's markets, grocery stores and other
off-site markets.

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Group Home, Class I (Limited < 8 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living arrangement for not
more than eight (8) residents and two (2) supervisory personnel. This classification
includes but is not limited to, for example foster homes, homes for the physically and
mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally disabled, congregate living facilities
for persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older and maternity homes. It also includes
emergency shelter during crisis intervention for victims of crime, abuse, or neglect.

Group Home, Class I (General 8-15 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living arrangement for more
than eight (8) but not more than fifteen (15) residents and not more than three (3)
supervisory personnel. This classification includes but is not limited to, for example,
foster homes, homes for the physically and mentally impaired, homes for the
developmentally disabled, congregate living facilities for persons sixty-two (62) years of
age or older, and maternity homes. This classification also includes emergency shelter
during crisis intervention for victims of crime, abuse, or neglect, and residential
rehabilitation for alcohol and chemical dependence.

Group Home, Class II (> 15 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living arrangement for more
than fifteen (15) or more residents and not more than three (3) supervisory personnel.
This classification includes but is not limited to, for example, homes for juvenile
delinquents, halfway houses providing residence in lieu of institutional sentencing,
halfway houses providing residence to those needing correctional and mental
institutionalization.

Guidance Service
A publicly operated use providing judicially required detention or incarceration of
people.

Home Occupation
Any occupation carried on by the inhabitants of a dwelling that is clearly incidental and
secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential dwelling purposes, that does not
change the character thereof, and that is conducted entirely within the main or accessory
building, as described by Article 025.000.

Hospital
Uses providing in-patient medical or surgical care, which also may include out-patient
services and the following types of accessory activities: out-patient clinics, offices,
laboratories, teaching facilities, meeting areas, cafeterias maintenance and parking
facilities.

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Hotel-Motel
A building, or a group of buildings, used for transient lodging open to the general public
and which may provide additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms,
entertainment, and recreational facilities. A hotel may offer suites, which include kitchen
facilities, sitting rooms, and bedrooms. Such establishments may be designated as an
automobile court, motel, motor lodge, motor court, tourist cabin, tourist court, or other
similar designations.

Household or Housekeeping Unit
One (1) or more related or unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit
in a dwelling unit.

Industry
Storage, repair, manufacture, preparation or treatment of any Article, substance or any
commodity for commercial use.

Inspector
Inspector of buildings, zoning and land use.
Inn
See Hotel.

Institutional Uses
Those uses organized, established, used or intended to be used for the promotion of
public, religious, educational, charitable, cultural, social or philanthropic activities
normally operated on a non-profit basis.

Junkyard or Salvage Yard
A place where waste, discarded or salvaged materials, inoperative or wrecked motor
vehicles and their parts, inoperative machinery or trailers and their parts are dismantled,
stored, bought, sold, exchanged, bailed, packed, disassembled or handled, including all
auto salvage yards, wrecking yards, house wrecking yards, used lumber yards, and place
or yards for storage of salvaged house wrecking and structural steel materials and
equipment; but not including such places where such uses are conducted entirely within a
completely enclosed building, and not including pawn shops and establishments for the
sale, purchase or storage of used furniture and household equipment, used cars in
operable condition, or salvage material incidental to manufacturing operations.

Kennel, Commercial
Any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises where five (5) or more dogs over the
age of six (6) months of age are kept for commercial purposes, including boarding,
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profit, or any facility that is classified as a regulated business by the Department of
Agriculture.

Landscaping and Lawn Care Service
Lawn maintenance services which are conducted entirely on the property of the
consumer, with the exception of a business office or the storage of two units of
landscaping equipment (a unit is one trailer with mowers) stored on site.

Liquor Sales
An establishment engaged in retail sale for consumption off the premises of alcoholic
beverages. Typical uses include liquor stores, bottle shops, or any licensed sales of liquor,
beer or wine for off-site consumption.

Loading Space
An off-street space or berth on the same lot with the building or contiguous to a group of
buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading
merchandise or materials.

Lodging House
See Hotel.

Lot
A parcel of land, within a subdivision, whose boundaries have been established by some
legal instrument such as a recorded subdivision map and which is recognized as a
separate entity for purposes of transfer of title.

Lot Area
The computed area within the lot lines.

Lot, Corner
A lot located at the intersection of, and abutting on two (2) or more streets.

Lot Depth
The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.

Lot, Double Frontage or Through
A lot that has two (2) non-intersecting sides abutting on two (2) or more streets.

Lot, Interior
A lot other than a corner lot.

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Lot Lines
The property lines bounding the lot as defined in these Zoning Regulations.

Lot Line, Front
The front of a lot shall be considered to be that side of the lot that fronts on a street. On
corner lots, the side of least dimension fronting said street shall be the front. If said corner
lot has equal frontage on two or more streets, the lot shall be considered to front on that
street on which the greatest number of lots front.

Lot Line, Rear
The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line.

Lot Line, Side
Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line. A side lot line separating a lot from a street
is called a side street line. A side lot line separating a lot from another lot or lots is called
an interior side lot line.

Lot Line, Street or Alley
A lot line separating the lot from a street or alley.

Lot, Wedge Shaped
A lot situated so that the front is either wider or narrower than the rear of the lot.

Lot Width
The mean distance between side lot lines, which distance shall be measured parallel to
the front lot line and through any portion of a building erected or to be erected.

Lot of Record
A separate and distinct parcel on a legally-recorded subdivision plat or described by a
legally recorded deed filed in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Taney County,
Missouri.

Major or Secondary Highway
See Thoroughfare - Primary or Secondary.

Manufactured Home
A factory-built structure that is manufactured or constructed according to the standards of
the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42
United States Code §5401 et seq.; 24 CFR Part 3280 and Part 3282, that became effective
June 15, 1976 and subsequent amendments, that is built on a permanent chassis and is to
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permanent hitch or device allowing it to be moved other than for the purpose of moving
to a permanent site, and that does not have permanently attached to its body or frame any
wheels or axles.

Manufactured Home Park
See Mobile Home Park.

Manufactured Home Subdivision
See Mobile Home Subdivision.

Manufacturing and Production
An establishment engaged in the manufacturing, processing, fabrication, packaging, or
assembly of goods. Natural, man-made, raw, secondary, or partially completed materials
may be used. Products may be finished or semi-finished and are generally made for the
wholesale market, for transfer to other plants, or to order for firms or consumers. Goods
are generally not displayed or sold on site, but if so, they are a subordinate part of sales.
Relatively few customers come to the site. Typical uses include processing of food and
related products; catering establishments; slaughter houses and meat packing; weaving or
production of textiles or apparel; lumber mills, pulp and paper mills and other wood
products manufacturing; woodworking, including cabinet makers; production of
chemical, rubber, leather, clay, bone, plastic, stone, or glass materials or products;
printing, publishing and lithography; movie production facilities; concrete batching and
asphalt mixing; production or fabrication of metals or metal products including
enameling and galvanizing; manufacture or assembly of machinery, equipment,
instruments, including musical instruments, vehicles, appliances, precision items and
other electrical items; production of artwork and toys; sign making; and production of
prefabricated structures, including mobile homes.

Marina

The wet or dry storage and docking of seaworthy watercraft, including ramps and hoists
for boats, for commercial purposes. Marinas also include docks, wharves, piers, floats, or
any other similar structure erected, installed, placed, or maintained along a shoreline for
the purpose of providing a stationary landing for the anchoring, mooring, housing, or
storing of more than three (3) watercraft.

Master Plan
The document, which sets out official goals, objectives and policies related to the future
development of Taney County, Missouri and constitutes a long-range plan for the
desirable use of land in the County as officially adopted, and as amended from time to
time by the Planning Commission per the requirements of Missouri Revised Statutes.

Maximum Coverage
The maximum amount of land that may be covered by buildings on any lot.

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Mean Lot Elevation
The average elevation of a single lot.

Mobile Home
A structure designed for human habitation and so constructed as to permit its transport on
wheels, temporarily or permanently attached to its frame, from the place of its
construction to the location, or subsequent locations, at which it is intended to be a
habitation and designed to permit the occupancy thereof as a dwelling place for one or
more persons. The term "mobile home" shall include manufactured homes constructed
pursuant to the standards of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code §5401 et seq.; 24 CFR Part 3280 and Part
3282, that became effective June 15, 1976 and subsequent amendments. A travel trailer is
not considered a mobile home.

Mobile Home Park
A tract of land used to accommodate three (3) or more mobile homes which remain under
a single ownership. A mobile home park contains spaces with required improvements
and utilities that are rented or leased for the long-term placement of mobile homes or
manufactured homes and that may include services and facilities for the residents. Mobile
Home Park sites must be platted in accordance with the provisions of the Taney County
Subdivision Regulations.

Mobile Home Subdivision
A subdivision of single-family dwelling units that meets all the requirements set forth in
the Taney County Subdivision Regulations. The principal feature that sets this
subdivision apart from conventional subdivisions is that the subdivision is designed
primarily, although not necessarily exclusively, for mobile homes, manufactured homes
or modular dwellings. Each lot is privately owned and the residential use of the land is
regulated by the Taney County Subdivision Regulations and whatever deed restrictions or
private covenants may be required by the subdivision developer. These dwellings are to
be set up as permanent structures.

Nightly Rental
A dwelling unit or portion thereof, including an attached or detached guest quarters, by
any person or group of persons who occupies or is entitled to occupy a dwelling unit for
remuneration for a period of less than thirty (30) calendar days, counting portions of days
as full days. The term – Nightly Rental shall not include hotel, motel or bed and
breakfast establishments.

Non-Business Area
Any area within a Residential Zoning District, including areas therein where legal non-
residential uses are present.

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Nonconforming Use
A parcel of land lawfully occupied by a use that does not conform to the Zoning
Regulations applicable to the Zoning District in which it is located. This term is also
referred to as a “Grandfathered Use”.

Office
The use of any building or premises primarily for conducting the affairs of a business,
profession, service, industry or government and generally furnished with desks, tables,
files and communication equipment.

On-Site Sewage Treatment System

Any approved system that treats and disposes of sewage effluent on the property from
which such sewage is generated.

Open Space – Private
Land that is dedicated or reserved by any owner(s) for private use by residents of the
subdivision, such as recreation areas, green areas and community centers. Also known as
common space or common area, or green space or green area.

Open Space – Public
Land that is dedicated or reserved by any owner(s) for acquisition for general use by the
public, including parks, recreation areas, school sites, community or public building sites.
Also known as common space or common area, or green space or green area.

Organic Recycling
Disposal or distribution of biodegradable materials by methods of improved technology.

Overnight Shelter
A facility operated by a nonprofit agency that provides overnight shelter to homeless or
transient youths or adults. An overnight shelter is not allowed to provide residential care
during daytime hours.

Parking Area, Private
An open area for the same uses as private garage.

Parking Area, Public
A lot for use by the public for the temporary parking of motor vehicles.

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Parking, Commercial
Parking of motor vehicles on a temporary basis within a privately owned off-street
parking facility, other than accessory to a principal use. Typical uses include commercial
parking lots or parking garages.

Parking Lot
An open area other than a street or other public way, used for the parking of motor
vehicles and available to the public whether for fee, free, or as an accommodation for
clients or customers.

Parking Space
A permanently surfaced area of not less than two hundred (200) square feet, either within
a structure or in the open exclusive of driveways or access drives for the parking of motor
vehicles.

Parks and Recreation
Parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, recreation facilities, and open spaces available to
the general public and under the management or control of a public agency. The term also
includes golf courses, whether public or private.

Pawn Shop
A use engaged in the loaning of money on the security of property pledged in the keeping
of the pawnbroker, and the incidental sale of such property.

Permitted Use
The use of a structure or a tract of land allowed and permitted by these Zoning
Regulations.

Personal Improvement Service
An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of informational, instructional,
personal improvements and similar services of a nonprofessional nature. Typical uses
include photography studios, driving schools, health or physical fitness studios, reducing
salons, dance studios, and handicraft or hobby instruction.

Planning Commission
The Taney County Planning Commission.

Planned Unit Development (PUD)
A Zoning District with a minimum area of five (5) contiguous acres, to be planned,
developed, operated, and maintained as a single entity and containing one or more
structures and parcels to accommodate industrial, retail, service, commercial, office, or
residential uses, or a combination of such uses, and appurtenant common areas and
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accessory uses incidental to the predominate uses. The intent of the PUD is to create a
more flexible, creative and efficient approach to the use of land.

Postal Facility
Postal services, including post offices, bulk mail processing, or sorting centers operated
by the United States Postal Service.

Plot Plan
A graphic representation delineating the outlines of the land included in the Plan and all
proposed use locations, drawn to scale in a horizontal plane with accurate dimensions
indicating the relation of each use to the adjoining and to the boundary of the property.

Premise
Any tract of land. A premise may consist of one (1) or more lots, tracts, or units, under
single or multiple ownership that operates as a functional unit. A shared premise, when
developed, shall also possess one or more of the following criteria:

1. Shared parking;
2. Common management;
3. Common identification;
4. Common access; or
5. Shared circulation

Principal Use
The primary or predominant use of any lot.

Private Person
Any natural person, partnership, corporation, or entity.

Profession
Architecture, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry or other activity in which specialized
service to clients are performed by persons possessing a degree from a recognized
institution of higher learning, demonstrating successful completion of prolonged course
of specialized intellectual instruction and study, and also possessing evidence of
professional capability, such as membership in a professional society requiring standard
of qualifications for admission.

R District
Any approved Residential District.

Railroad Facility
Railroad yards, equipment servicing facilities, and terminal facilities.
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Recreation and Entertainment, Indoor
Participatory and spectator-oriented recreation and entertainment uses conducted within
an enclosed building. Typical uses include but are not limited to event centers, bowling
alleys, billiard parlors, ice and roller skating rinks, arcades, video games and theaters.

Recreation and Entertainment, Outdoor
Participatory and spectator-oriented recreation and entertainment uses conducted in open,
partially enclosed, or screened facilities. Typical uses include but are not limited to
special outdoor events, sports arenas, racing facilities, amusement parks, golf driving
ranges and miniature golf courses.

Recreational Vehicle (RV)
A unit designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use that
has a body width not exceeding eight (8) feet and a body length not exceeding forty (40)
feet. Units may have their own power, or be designed to be drawn or mounted on a motor
vehicle. Recreational vehicle shall include motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers,
camping trailers, converted buses, house boats or other similar units as determined by the
Planning and Zoning Director. A Recreational Vehicle may or may not include individual
toilet and bath facilities.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
A parcel upon which two (2) or more recreational vehicle sites are rented or offered
where facilities are provided for recreational or camping vehicles, travel trailers or other
portable habitation, utilized by the public as a place for camping, vacationing or
temporary usage. The park may include certain service facilities for the use of the
residents of the park.

Recycling Center
An establishment engaged in the processing, collection and transfer of recyclable
materials, including but not limited to glass, paper, plastic, cans, or other source
separated, non-putrescible materials.

Recycling Collection (Drop-off) Facility
A facility, including but not limited to Bulk or Single-Feed Reverse Vending Machines,
used for the collection and transfer, but not the actual processing, of any of the following
recyclable materials: glass, paper, plastic, cans, or other source-separated, nonputrescible
materials. For purposes of this use, “recyclable materials” shall not include motor oil,
chemicals, household appliances, tires, automobiles, automobile parts, or putrescible
materials.

Regulations, Subdivision
The Taney County Subdivision Regulations.

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Regulations, Zoning
The Taney County Zoning Regulations.

Religious Assembly
A use located in a permanent or temporary building and providing regular organized
religious worship and religious education incidental thereto, but excluding private
primary or secondary educational facilities, community recreational facilities, day care
facilities, and parking facilities. A property tax exemption obtained pursuant to state law
shall constitute prima facie evidence of religious assembly use.

Religious Assembly, Large
A place of religious assembly that contains parking for more than three hundred (300)
cars or sanctuary seating for more than four hundred fifty (450) persons, and may also
have accessory uses such as gymnasiums, school classes during the week, day care, etc.

Religious Assembly, Standard
A place of religious assembly that contains parking for less than three hundred (300) cars
or sanctuary seating for less than four hundred fifty (450) persons, classrooms and a
fellowship hall.

Repair Service, Consumer

An establishment that maintains, services, reconditions, modifies, and refurbishes
consumer goods to its original function on an as needed basis.

Residential Treatment Facility
A facility providing 24-hour supervision, counseling, and treatment for more than fifteen
(15) residents not needing regular medical attention. This classification includes, but is
not limited to alcohol and chemical dependence rehabilitation facilities, including
facilities to which persons convicted of alcohol or drug-related offenses are ordered to
remain under custodial supervision as a condition of probation or parole, and residential
care facilities and halfway houses for the emotionally ill.

Resort
See Hotel.

Restaurant
An establishment where food and drink is prepared and served for consumption on or off
the property. If alcoholic beverages are served, more than fifty (50) percent of gross
income must be derived from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the property in order for the establishment to be classified a restaurant.

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Retail Sales and Service

Establishments engaged in the provision of goods or services to the general public on a
non-wholesale basis.

Road
The full width between the property lines bounding every way of whatever nature for the
purpose of vehicular traffic, whether designed as a street, highway, freeway, expressway,
thoroughfare, parkway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, place, circle, or however otherwise
designed.

Road Classification
Streets and roads are classified by function according to relative importance and design
standards are related to functional classification. These classifications are as follows:
1. Primary arterials or expressways are facilities devoted primarily to traffic
movement, performing little or no land service function and should have
some access control.
a. Freeways have full access control and separation of all conflicting
traffic movements, such as the interstate highway system or other
freeways connecting large population centers carrying heavy
volumes of traffic for long distances.
b. Parkways are usually located within a park or park-like green area,
and are restricted to non-commercial vehicles.
c. Other expressways are generally divided highways with some
grade-separated interchanges, some cross streets not carried across
the median, and the other intersections controlled by signals or
stop signs, such as primary state highway.

2. Secondary arterials are facilities that bring traffic to and from primary
arterials and accommodate major movements and traffic not served by
primary arterials. Designed mainly for through traffic, secondary arterials
may also perform some land service functions, particularly in low density
agricultural areas. Typical secondary arterials are secondary state
highways and primary County roads.
3. Collectors are streets that serve internal traffic movements within an area,
such as a subdivision, and connect the area with the arterial system such as
secondary County highways (farm roads). They do not handle long
through trips, but connect small communities and developed areas and
also provide a land service function. Direct frontage of single-family lots
on collectors is normally discouraged.
4. Local or land access streets have the sole function of providing access to
immediately adjacent land, whether industrial, commercial or residential.
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5. Minor local or land access streets are streets whose length is limited by
design as a loop or cul-de-sac that will not be extended into adjacent
development, normally serving not more than fifteen (15) dwelling units
on a cul-de-sac or thirty (30) dwelling units on a loop.

Road, Intersecting
Any street that adjoins another street at an angle, whether or not it crosses the other.

Roadside Stand
A temporary structure designed or used for the display or sale of agricultural products
produced on the premises upon which such a stand is located.

Rooming House
Hotel.

Safety Service
Facilities for the conduct of public safety and emergency services, including police and
fire protection services and emergency medical and ambulance services.

School, Primary
A public, private or parochial school offering instruction at the elementary school level in
the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools of Missouri.

School, Secondary
A public, private or parochial school offering instruction at the middle (junior) and senior
high school levels in the branches of learning and study required to be taught in the
public schools of Missouri.

Self-Storage Units

Buildings, structures or parcels containing space of varying sizes leased, rented or sold on
an individual basis and used exclusively for the storage of excess property including
storage of boats and RVs.

Setback, Front
A setback extending the full width of a lot between the street lot line and the front
building line. All setbacks measured from the outermost part of structure (face of the
gutter).

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Setback, Rear
A setback extending the full width of the lot in the area between the rear lot line and the
rear building line. All setbacks measured from the outermost part of structure (face of the
gutter).

Setback, Side
A setback extending the full length of the lot in the area between a side lot line and a side
building line. All setbacks shall be measured from the outermost part of structure (face of
the gutter).

Setback, Side Corner Lot
A setback extending the full width of a lot between the street lot line and a side building
line.

Sewer, Central
Any sewer or wastewater collection or treatment system or any part of such a system that
is owned, maintained and operated by a non-governmental entity and discharges three
thousand (3,000) gallons or more per day.

Sewer, Public
A sewage collection and treatment system, or any part of a system that is owned,
maintained, and operated by a governmental entity and discharges three thousand (3,000)
gallons or more per day.

Shared Premise
See Premise.

Shooting Range, Indoor

A facility designed to offer a totally controlled shooting environment that includes
impenetrable walls, floors and ceiling, adequate ventilation, lighting systems and
acoustical treatment for sound attenuation suitable for the range’s approved use. Not to
include a private shooting range on personal property for personal/private use.

Shooting Range, Outdoor

A permanently located and improved area that is designed and operated for the use of
rifles, shotguns, pistols, silhouettes, skeet, trap, black powder or any other similar sport
shooting in an outdoor environment. Outdoor shooting ranges are usually backed by a
high retaining wall, earth mound, sandbag barrier or specially designed funnel-shaped
traps to prevent the ricochet of bullets or shots going outside the bounds of the shooting
range. Not to include a private shooting range on personal property for personal/private
use.

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Sign
Any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, word, model, banner, pennant,
insignia, trade flag or representation used as, or that is in the nature of, an advertisement,
announcement or direction, or is designed to attract the eye by intermittent or repeated
motion or illumination.

Sign, Illuminated
A sign designed to give forth artificial light, or designed to reflect light from one or more
sources, natural or artificial.

Sign, Projecting
A sign erected on the face or outside wall of a building that projects out from the wall at
any angle.

Sign, Temporary
A sign of temporary nature used to advertise a political candidate, or used to advertise the
premises for sale, rent, or lease.

Sinkhole
Any depression in the surface of the ground with or without collapse of adjacent rock that
provides a means through which surface water can come into contact with subsurface
water.

Sinkhole Watershed
The ground surface area that provides drainage to the sinkhole.

Site Plan
The same as Plot Plan.

Special Event

A special event is a conditional use which is intended to be conducted and is likely to
attract substantial crowds and traffic and are unlike the customary or usual activities
generally associated with the property at which the special event is to be located and
nearby properties, including, but not limited to circuses, fairs, carnivals, festivals, re-
enactments. Special events require a Conditional Use Permit which may designate the
dates, times, hours of operation, and other conditions upon which the Special Event may
be conducted.

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Special Exception
A procedure whereby the Board of Adjustment may grant a deviation from the
requirements of these Zoning Regulations in specific cases, but only as provided and in
such manner by these Zoning Regulations. (See Article 049.100).

Special Use Permit
See Conditional Use Permit.

Stable, Private
An accessory and related premises designed or used for the keeping of horses, ponies, or
mules owned by the occupants of the premises, and not kept for hire, rental, or for the
sale of more than six (6) stabled animals per year.

Stable, Public
An establishment for boarding, breeding or raising of more than six (6) horses, ponies or
mules not owned by the occupants of the premises, or the rental of any number of horses,
ponies or mules for riding by other than the occupants of the premises or their nonpaying
guests.

Story
That portion within a building, included between the surface of any floor and the surface
of the floor next above it, or, if there be no floor above it, then the space between the
floor and the ceiling next above it.

Story, First
The lowest story or the ground story of any building the floor of which is not more than
twelve (12) inches below the average contact ground level at the exterior walls of the
building, except that any basement or cellar for residence purposes shall be deemed the
first story.

Story, Half
A partial story under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which on at least two
(2) opposite exterior walls are not more than four (4) feet above the floor of such story,
and that has an average height of not more than eight (8) feet and covering a floor area of
not more than seventy-five (75) percent of the area of the floor on the story next below.

Street
See Road.

Structural Alteration

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Any change in the structural members of a building such as walls, columns, beams or
girders.

Structure
Anything constructed, the use of which requires permanent location on the ground or
attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground (not including
sidewalks, driveways and similar improved areas).

Subdivision Regulations
The Taney County Subdivision Regulations.

Tavern
An establishment where fifty percent (50%) or more of the gross income is derived from
the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink, for the consumption on the property, and
where the serving of food and non-alcoholic beverages, for consumption on the property,
and the sale of package liquors may be accessory uses.

Tea Room
An establishment used primarily for the serving of non-alcoholic beverages by the drink
for consumption on the premise with the sale of food for consumption on the premises is
accessory to the primary use.

Transitional Housing
A facility providing supervision or detention, or both, for more than fifteen (15) residents
making the transition from institutional to community living. This classification includes,
but is not limited to pre-parole detention facilities and halfway houses for juvenile
delinquents and adult offenders. This classification also includes overnight shelters for
the homeless.

Thoroughfare Plan
An official thoroughfare plan that may be adopted or amended from time to time by the
Taney County Commission, establishing the general location and official right-of-way
width of the major and secondary highways and thoroughfares in Taney County.

Tourist Court
See Motel.

Townhouse
Multi-family dwelling units intended for sale as individual single-family dwelling units,
each unit having its own yard (front and rear) and each having its own lot number
designated on a recorded subdivision plat.

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Traffic Signaling Device
A sign, light(s), device, or mechanical contrivance used for the control of motor vehicular
and pedestrian movement.

Trailer
Any portable or mobile vehicle or structure on wheels, skids or rollers not structurally
anchored to a foundation, either self-propelled, or propelled by an attached vehicle or
other propelling apparatus that is used or may be used for the conduct of any business,
trade or occupation, or use as a selling or advertising device, or use for commercial
hauling, storage, or conveyance.

Travel Trailer
See Recreational Vehicle (RV).

Travel Trailer Park
See Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park.

Usable Open Space
The space on a lot (or exterior balcony of roof surface up to a total of fifty (50) percent of
the requirement) that is unoccupied by a principal or accessory building above the
finished lot grade, at least seventy-five (75) percent unenclosed and available to the
occupants of the building or buildings on the lot.

Use
The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which
either land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained. (See also Change in Use.)

Utility Service, Major
Generating plants, water treatment plants, water towers, wastewater treatment plants and
similar facilities.

Utility Service, Minor
Services that are necessary to support principal development and involve only minor
structures, such as lines and poles and specifically including electrical switching facilities
and primary substations.

Variance
A procedure whereby relief may be granted from the strict requirements of the Zoning
Regulations where it can be clearly shown that by complying with these Zoning

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Regulations, the owner of the property would suffer practical difficulties or unnecessary
hardships. The conditions for granting a variance are set forth in Article 049.060.

Vehicle Repair, General
An establishment that provides service to passenger vehicles, light and medium trucks
and other consumer motor vehicles such as motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles
where generally, the customer does not wait at the site while the service or repair is being
performed. Typical uses include but are not limited to full service gas stations with repair
or vehicle service bays, quick-lube services, muffler shops, auto repair garages, tire sales
and installation, wheel and brake shops, body and fender shops, and similar repair and
service activities, but excluding dismantling or salvage. See “Vehicle Service, Limited.”
Truck and heavy vehicle service and repair is classified as “Industrial Service”.

Vehicle Sales/Rental
The sale or rental of automobiles, noncommercial trucks, motorcycles, recreational
vehicles, or boats, including incidental storage, maintenance, and servicing. Typical uses
include but are not limited to new and used car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships, and
boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle dealerships.

Vehicle Storage
An establishment offering long-term storage of operating or non-operating vehicles.
Typical uses include but are not limited to the storage of private parking tow-aways or
impound yards, but exclude dismantling or salvage.

Vehicle Service, Limited
An establishment that provides direct services to motor vehicles where the driver or
passengers generally wait in the car or nearby while the service is performed. Typical
uses include gas stations (without vehicle repair/service bays) and car washes. No repairs
are conducted on the site of a limited vehicle service use. See “Vehicle Repair, General.”

Veterinary Service or Animal Hospitals
An establishment offering veterinary services and hospitals for animals. Typical uses
include pet clinics, dog and cat hospitals, and veterinary hospitals for livestock and large
animals.

Wastewater System, Public
See Sewer, Public.

Waste-Related Use
Uses that receive solid or liquid wastes from others for disposal on the site or for transfer
to another location, uses that collect sanitary wastes, or uses that manufacture or produce
goods or energy from the composting of organic material.

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Water Supply, Central
A community or non-community water supply system that is regulated by the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources.

Water Supply, Public
A water supply system that is owned, maintained, and operated by a municipal or
governmental entity.

Watercourse
Land that has conformation so as to give to surface water flowing from one tract of land
to another tract of land, a fixed and determinate course so as to uniformly discharge it
upon the servient tract at a fixed and definite point, which shall include but shall not be
limited to ravines, swales, sinkholes or depressions of greater or less depth extending
from one tract and so situated as to gather up the surface water flowing upon the
dominate tract and to conduct along a definite course to a definite point of discharge upon
the servient tract. It shall not be deemed to be important that the force of water flowing
from one tract of land to another has not been sufficient to wear out a channel or canal
having definite well-marked sides or banks. If the surface water, in fact, uniformly or
habitually flows over a given course, having reasonable limits as to the width of the line
of its flow, it shall be considered to have a definite course.

Wedding/Event Facility

A facility where private parties may hold weddings, receptions, reunions, and other
similar gatherings. This does not include retail sales, concert and amphitheaters, rodeos,
circuses or other similar public events.

Wholesale Trade
An establishment or place of business that is primarily engaged in selling merchandise to
retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business uses, or to other
wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling
merchandise to, such individuals or companies.

Winery
A facility specifically designed for the agricultural processing of wine from fruit or fruit
juices through fermentation, or the re-fermenting of still wine into sparkling wine
licensed by the State of Missouri under Division 70, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco
Control.

Zoning Map

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The Taney County Zoning Map, as is from time to time amended to reflect zoning changes.
The County maintains the Taney County Zoning Map in a database in digital form, created
using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software.

Zoning Certificate
A document issued by the Planning Administrator, authorizing buildings, structures, or
uses consistent with the terms of these Zoning Regulations and for the purpose of
carrying out and enforcing its provisions.

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ARTICLE 003.000 GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 003.001 CONFORMANCE REQUIRED
Except as specified in these Zoning Regulations, no land, building, structure, or premises
shall hereafter be used, and no building or structure or part thereof, or other structure,
shall be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in
conformity with these Zoning Regulations for the Zoning District in which it is located,
and when the requirements of all other applicable ordinances, statutes, or regulations are
met.

Except as provided herein, no use shall be permitted in any Zoning District unless it is
either specifically listed as a permitted use or it is approved as a conditional use;
provided, however, if a use is not specifically enumerated in the Regulations, the
Planning Commission may treat such use in the same manner as an enumerated use
which it deems most closely resembles the unenumerated use.

SECTION 003.010 CONTINUING EXISTING USES
Except as specified in these Zoning Regulations, any use, building or structure existing at
the time of the enactment of these Zoning Regulations may be continued, even though
such use, building or structure may not conform to the provisions of the Zoning
Regulations for the Zoning District in which it is located.

SECTION 003.020 AGRICULTURE
Nothing contained in these Zoning Regulations shall prohibit the use of any land for
agricultural purposes or the construction or use of buildings or structures incidental to the
use for agricultural purposes of the land on which such buildings or structures are
located, except dwellings, and no Zoning Certificate shall be required for any such use,
building or structure.

SECTION 003.030 FORMS OF OWNERSHIP
Cooperatives, condominiums and all other forms of property ownership shall not affect
the provisions of these regulations and all requirements shall be observed as though the
property were under single ownership.

SECTION 003.040 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Outdoor advertising shall be classified as a commercial use and shall be permitted in the
following Zoning Districts: C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2, and shall be subject to the
regulations of the Missouri Department of Transportation. Off-premise advertising shall
be classified as a commercial use and shall be a conditional use in the following Zoning
Districts: A-1, RV-1 and O and shall be subject to the regulations of the Missouri
Department of Transportation

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SECTION 003.050 RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF
ENTERTAINMENT
Nothing contained in these Zoning Regulations shall prohibit the use of any land for the
construction of a building or the reconstruction, change, alteration, maintenance,
enlargement or use of any building for the maintenance and operation of any mercantile
or retail establishment, drug store, hotel, lunch room or restaurant, or place of
entertainment in any area zoned for trade or industry except those lawful provisions set
forth in the establishment of those areas or Zoning Districts, but a Zoning Certificate for
such uses shall be required in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 003.060 NONCONFORMING USES OR BUILDINGS
No existing building or premises devoted to a use not permitted by the Zoning
Regulations applicable to the Zoning District in which such building or premises is
located, except when required to do so by law or order, shall be enlarged, extended,
reconstructed, substituted or structurally altered, unless the use thereof is changed to a
use permitted in the Zoning District in which such building or premises is located, and
except as follows:
A. Substitution or Extension:
When authorized by the Board of Adjustment, the substitution for a non-
conforming use of another non-conforming use or the extension of a non-
conforming use may be made.
B. Whenever a non-conforming use has been changed to a conforming use, such use
shall not thereafter be changed to a non-conforming use.
C. Where, at the effective date of the adoption of these Regulations or amendment
hereto, a lot of record exists and is held in separate ownership but fails to meet the
minimum requirements for area or width of the Zoning District in which it is
located, such lot may have one (1) single-family dwelling and customary
accessory buildings erected upon it provided that:
1. Said lot is in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with other
lots in the same ownership.
2. Said lot is able to satisfy the setback requirement of the Zoning District in
which it is located. A variance may only be obtained through
authorization and approval by the Board of Adjustment.
D. If two (2) or more lots of record exist, with continuous frontage in single
ownership, any of which fail to meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning
District in which said lots are located, said lots shall be considered to be an
undivided tract and no part shall be used which does not meet the minimum
requirements of the respective Zoning District.

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E. When authorized by the Board of Adjustment, the extension or completion of a
building devoted to a nonconforming use upon a lot occupied by such building, or
on a lot adjoining, providing that such lot was under the same ownership as the lot
in question on the date the use of such building became nonconforming, and
where such extension is necessary and incidental to the existing use of such
building.
F. When authorized by the Board of Adjustment, a nonconforming use may be
extended throughout those parts of a building designed or arranged for such use
before the date it became nonconforming, if no structural alterations, except those
required by law, are made therein.

G. Discontinuance
No building, structure or premises where a nonconforming use has ceased for one
(1) year or more shall again be put to a nonconforming use.
H. Replacing Damaged Buildings
Any nonconforming building or structure damaged more than sixty (60) percent
of its then fair market value, exclusive of the foundations, at the time of damage
by fire, flood, explosion, wind, earthquake, war, riot or other calamity or Act of
God; shall not be restored or reconstructed and used as before such occurrence;
but if less than sixty (60) percent damaged above the foundation, said building or
structure may be restored, reconstructed and used as before, provided that
restoration or reconstruction and use is performed within twelve (12) months of
such occurrence.
I. Repairs and Alterations
Repairs and maintenance work as required to maintain non-conforming buildings
or structures in sound condition may be made, provided no structural alterations
shall be made except such as are required by law or as authorized by the Board of
Adjustment.

SECTION 003.070 CONVERSION OF DWELLINGS
The conversion of any building into a dwelling or the conversion of any dwelling so as to
accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or families, shall be permitted only
within a Zoning District in which a new building for similar occupancy would be
permitted under these Zoning Regulations and only when the resulting occupancy will
comply with the requirements governing new construction in such Zoning District.

SECTION 003.080 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
A. Definition
An accessory structure or use:
1. Is subordinate to and serves a principal building or a principal use;

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2. Is subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the principal building or
principal use served;
3. Contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of the
occupants, business or industry in the principal building or
principal use served;
4. Is located on the same lot as the principal building or principal use
served; and
5. Cannot be a manufactured residential structure.

B. Allowed Accessory Structures and Uses
Accessory Structures shall include, but are not limited to the following
permitted structures:
1. Buildings or structures incidental to a principal building or
structures, such as storage buildings, workshops, studios, carports
or garages incidental to a permitted use;
2. Barn;
3. Playhouse;
4. Greenhouse;
5. Pool and bathhouses;
6. Living quarters; and
7. Garage/living area combination.

C. Use Limitations
All Accessory Structures and uses shall comply with the use limitations
applicable in the Zoning District in which they are located.

D. Setback and Spacing Regulations
All accessory structures shall comply with the following regulations:
1. Accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet
from the rear and seven (7) feet from the side lot lines.
2. No accessory building shall be constructed closer than ten (10) feet
of the principle structure on the lot.
3. On a corner lot, no accessory building shall project beyond the
front lot lines on the adjacent lots.

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E. Driveway Access Permit for Accessory Structures
1. All driveways accessing accessory structures from a public right-
of-way shall obtain a driveway access permit from the Taney
County Road and Bridge Department or the Missouri Department
of Transportation prior to installation of the driveway.

F. Accessory Dwelling Units
1. Accessory Dwelling Units (see definition in Article 002.010) that
are not rented (e.g. ‘mother-in-law’ apartments, guest suite, guest
house, domestic workers’ quarters) shall constitute a permitted use
in A-1 District and constitute a conditional use in all other
residential Zoning Districts, which are subject to approval through
the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
2. No more than one (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be allowed
on any lot or parcel.
3. No Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a finished living area of
more than fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet.

SECTION 003.090 REQUIRED AREAS OR SPACE CANNOT BE
REDUCED
A. No lot, yard, court, parking area or other space shall be reduced in area or
dimensions so as to make said area or dimensions less than the minimum
required by these Zoning Regulations; and, if already less than the
minimum required by these Zoning Regulations, said area or dimensions
shall not be further reduced.

B. No part of a required setback, court, parking area or other space provided
about, or for, any building or structure shall be included in the
requirements for another building or structure.

SECTION 003.100 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
In any Zoning District, spaces for off-street parking and loading or unloading shall be
provided as provided by the Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 003.110 UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Nothing in these Zoning Regulations shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe by the proper authority.

SECTION 003.120 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

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No building or structure shall be erected, modified, altered, or relocated without approval
by the Planning Administrator and issuance of a construction permit subject to
compliance with all zoning requirements, including, but not limited to setbacks, height
requirements, parking, access, and provision of utility services. The following
construction activities shall be subject to the construction permit requirements:

• Any structure so designated by the Planning Administrator;
• All non-agricultural structures;
• All residential structures;
• All commercial / office / industrial structures;
• All non-agricultural accessory structures greater than one-hundred (100) square feet
in size regardless of the permanent or temporary nature of the construction; and

Exceptions to construction permit requirements:

• Agricultural Structure: No construction permit shall be required for any agricultural
structure.
• Residential above-ground pools: No permit shall be required as long as the pool is not
within a structure.

A. A construction permit shall not be required for the repair or maintenance
of a structure, unless the repair or maintenance increases the footprint of
the structure by greater than one hundred (100) square feet.
B. Construction Permit Required: Unless a construction permit shall first
have been obtained from the Planning Administrator, or by designated
staff subordinate to the authority of the Administrator:
1. The construction, moving, or reconstruction of any structure shall
not be commenced; and,
2. Any construction permit issued in conflict with the provisions of
these regulations shall be null and void.

C. Application for Construction permit: Every application for a construction
permit shall include the following minimum requirements:

1. A completed Permit Application.
2. A site plan, in such form as may, from time to time, be prescribed
by the Planning Administrator, showing at a minimum the
location, ground area, height, and bulk of all present and proposed
structures, drives and parking lots, the structure lines in relation to
lot lines, waste disposal areas, the use to be made of such present
and proposed structures on the land, and such other information as
may be required by the Staff for the proper enforcement of these
regulations.

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3. All appropriate approvals from applicable local, state and federal
agencies (i.e. fire districts, water districts, sewer districts,
municipalities, Missouri Department of Natural Resources,
Missouri Department of Transportation, etc.)
4. Technical Plans: Technical Plans such as: Storm water
Management and Sediment and Erosion Control shall be submitted
in accordance with the provisions of County regulations and
requirements. Additional plans may be required based upon the
nature of the permit requested.
D. Issuance of Construction permit: Applications for Construction Permits
shall be processed within ten (10) working days of submitting a Permit
Application. A Permit Application shall not be considered complete and
shall not be processed until all submittals have been made.

E. Period of Validity: Construction permits shall be valid for a maximum of
one (1) year. If the construction is not completed prior to the expiration of
the permit, an extension may be granted. A Request for Extension shall be
received in writing by the Planning Department prior to the expiration of
the permit.
F. Nothing in these Zoning Regulations shall require any change in the
overall layout, plans, construction, size or designated use of any
development, building, structure or part thereof, for which official
approvals and required construction permits (formerly Division I and II
Permits) have been granted prior to the enactment of these Zoning
Regulations, the construction of which, conforming with such plans, shall
have been started prior to the effective date of these Zoning Regulations
and completion thereof carried on in a normal manner within the
subsequent six (6) month period, and not discontinued until after the
completion, except for reasons beyond the control of the builder.

SECTION 003.130 MULTIPLE USES AND STRUCTURES
A. Only one primary use shall be allowed on a single tract of property, unless
a development is approved as a Planned Unit Development.
B. All other uses, whether within the same structure or located in other
structures on the same tract, must be of an accessory nature as determined
by the Planning Commission.

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ARTICLE 004.000 USE STANDARDS

SECTION 004.001 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
No premise, land, building or structure in any Zoning District shall be used or occupied
in any manner so as to create a dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable
fire, explosive or other hazard; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, odor or other form of air
pollution; heat, cold, dampness, electrical or other substance, condition or element; in
such a manner or in such amount as to adversely affect a nearby or adjoining premise or
surrounding area, referred to in these Zoning Regulations as "dangerous or objectionable
elements"; provided that any use permitted or not prohibited by this Regulation may be
established and maintained if it conforms to the provisions of these Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 004.010 EXISTING USES
Use standards - Review. Whenever it is alleged that a use of land, building or structure
creates or is likely to create or otherwise produce dangerous or objectionable elements,
the Planning Commission shall make a preliminary investigation of the matter and shall
forward its report, together with all preliminary findings and evidence, to the County
Commission.
In the event that the Planning Commission concurs in the allegations that there exists or
is likely to be created such dangerous or objectionable elements, it shall request the
County Commission to authorize the employment of a competent specialist or testing
laboratory for the purpose of determining the nature and extent of said dangerous or
objectionable elements and of practicable ways to remedy such condition.
Conditions:
A. No noise from any operation conducted on the premise, other than that
emanating from vehicular traffic, either continuous or intermittent, shall
be detectable at any boundary line of the M-1 District.
B. No toxic matter, noxious matter, smoke, gas or odorous or particulate
matter shall be emitted that is detectable beyond the lot lines of the lot on
which the use is located.
C. No vibrations shall be detectable beyond the lot lines of the lot on which
the use is located.
D. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be shaded whenever necessary to avoid
casting light upon property located in any Residential District.
E. The manufacture of flammable materials that produce explosives, vapors
or gases is prohibited except as otherwise specifically permitted by law.
F. Any operation that produces intense glare or heat shall be performed
within a completely enclosed building, and exposed sources of light shall
be screened so as not to be detectable beyond the lot lines.

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SECTION 004.020 ENFORCEMENT
Upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of such specialist or
laboratory, the County Commission may approve, partially approve, or
disapprove the measures recommended therein and instruct the Planning
Administrator to proceed with the enforcement of said measures.

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Article 005.000 – Application Filing Requirements and Zoning Certificate or Change

ARTICLE 005.000 APPLICATION FILING REQUIREMENTS
AND ZONING CERTIFICATE OR CHANGE

SECTION 005.001 FILING PLANS

A. Every application for a Zoning Certificate or change shall be:
1. Accompanied by plans in such numbers as are specified by the
Planning Administrator,
2. Drawn to scale in black line or blueprint, showing:
a. the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be changed in
its use, in whole or in part. All dimensions shown on the
plans relating to the location and size of the lot to be built
upon shall be based on actual survey, unless waived by the
Zoning Administrator.
b. the location, size and height of any building or structure to
be erected or altered;
c. the existing and intended use of each building or structure
or part thereof;
d. the number of families or housekeeping units the building
is designed to accommodate; and,
e. when no buildings are involved,
(1) The location of the present use and proposed use to
be made on the lot, and
(2) Such other information with regard to the lot and
neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine
and provide for compliance with, and enforcement
of, these Zoning Regulations.
3. One (1) copy of such plans may be returned to the owner when
such plans have been approved by the Planning Administrator,
together with such Zoning Certificate as may be granted.
4. The lot and the location of the building thereon shall be staked out
on the ground before construction is started.
B. In every case where the lot is not provided and is not proposed to be
provided with public water supply and/or the disposal of sewage by means
of public sewers, the application shall be accompanied by a Certificate of
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proposed method of water supply and/or disposal of sanitary wastes.

SECTION 005.010 ZONING CERTIFICATE
A. It shall be unlawful for an owner to use or to permit the use of any
structure, building or land, or part thereof, hereafter created, erected,
changed, converted or enlarged, wholly or partly, until a Zoning
Certificate shall have been issued by the Planning Administrator.
1. Such Zoning Certificate shall show that such building, structures or
premises or parts thereof, and the proposed use thereof, are in
conformity with the provisions of these Zoning Regulations.
2. It shall be the duty of the Planning Administrator to issue a Zoning
Certificate, provided he or she is satisfied that the structure,
building or premises, and the proposed use thereof, and the
proposed methods of water supply and disposal of sanitary waste,
conform to all requirements of the Zoning Regulations.
B. No permit for excavation or construction shall be issued by the Planning
Administrator unless the plans, specifications and the intended use
conform to the provisions of these Zoning Regulations.
C. The Planning Administrator shall act upon each application on which he
or she is authorized to act by the provisions of these Zoning Regulations
within thirty (30) days after the application is filed, in full compliance
with the applicable requirements as specified under this Article.
1. The Planning Administrator shall either issue a Zoning Certificate
within said thirty (30) day period or shall notify the applicant in
writing of the refusal of such Certificate and the reasons therefor.
2. Failure to notify the applicant in case of such refusal within said
thirty (30) days shall entitle the applicant to a Zoning Certificate
unless the applicant consents to an extension of time.
D. Upon written request from the owner or tenant, the Planning
Administrator shall issue a Zoning Certificate for any building or premises
existing at the time of enactment of these Zoning Regulations, certifying,
after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or
premises, and whether such use conforms to the provisions of these
Zoning Regulations.
E. A Zoning Certificate shall not be required for platted subdivisions in the
R-1 District.

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SECTION 005.020 FEES
A. No fees shall be charged for an original Zoning Certificate applied for
coincident with the application for a construction permit, where such
permit is required and issued.
B. For all Zoning Certificates a fee shall be charged, as determined by the
County Commission.

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Article 006.000 – Districts and District Boundaries

ARTICLE 006.000 DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

SECTION 006.001 DISTRICTS
For the purposes of the Regulations, the unincorporated area of Taney County, Missouri
is hereby divided into the following categories of Zoning Districts:

AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS
A-1 Agricultural District

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
RR-1 Single-Family Rural Residential
R-1 Single-Family Residential District
R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District
R-3 Multi-Family Residential District
NR-1 Single-Family Residential Nightly Rental District
NR-3 Multi-Family Residential Nightly Rental District
MH-1 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Park or Subdivision District
RV-1 Recreational Vehicle Park District

OFFICE DISTRICT
O Office District

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
C-2 General Commercial District

MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
M-1 Light Manufacturing or Industrial District
M-2 General Manufacturing or Industrial District

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
PUD Planned Unit Development

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Development Zone
District Name Type (Comprehensive Plan
Tier)
A-1 Agricultural District Agricultural Rural Low Density
Single- Family Rural
RR-1 Residential Residential Rural Low Density
R-1 Single Family Residential Residential Urban Density
One and Two Family
R-2 Residential District Residential Urban Density
Multi-Family Residential
R-3 District Residential Urban Density
Single-Family Residential
NR-1 Nightly Rental District Residential Urban Density
Multi-Family Residential
NR-3 Nightly Rental District Residential Urban Density
Manufactured Home Park or
MH-1 Subdivision District Residential Urban Density
Recreational Vehicle Park
RV-1 District Residential Urban Density
O Office District Commercial All
Neighborhood Commercial
C-1 District Commercial All
C-2 General Commercial District Commercial All
Manufacturing
M-1 Light Manufacturing District or Industrial All
General Manufacturing Manufacturing
M-2 District or Industrial All
PUD Planned Unit Development Mixed-Use All

Section 006.010 Quick Reference to Setback Requirements by Zoning
District

This Section of Article 006.010 is intended to serve as a quick reference guide for the
setback requirements for each of the Zoning Districts. Please note that this information is
also contained within the descriptions of each individual Zoning District as well as
additional information pertaining to density and dimensional standards. In the event of
any inconsistency between this Section 006.010 and the requirements set forth in the
respective section governing a particular Zoning District, the specific requirements set
forth in the section governing a specific Zoning District shall control.

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ARTICLE 007.000 USE REGULATIONS

SECTION 007.001 USE TABLE
The following table summarizes the principal use regulations of the Zoning
Regulation’s base Zoning Districts. In the event of conflict between this table and
the standards listed within Article 008.000 through Article 021.000, the Use Table
shall control.

P Uses Permitted By-Right
A “P” indicates that a use category is allowed by right in the respective Zoning
District, subject to compliance with all other applicable regulations of the Taney
County Zoning Regulations.

C Conditional Uses
A “C” indicates that a use category is allowed only if reviewed and approved as a
conditional use, in accordance with the Conditional Use Permitting procedures of
Article 023.000 and subject to all other applicable standards of the Taney County
Zoning Regulations.

Uses Not Allowed
A blank cell indicates that a use type is not allowed within the respective Zoning
District, unless it is otherwise expressly allowed pursuant to other provisions
within the Taney County Zoning Regulations.

New or Unlisted Uses
If an application is submitted for a use type that is not listed as an allowed use in
one or more Zoning Districts, the Planning Administrator shall have the right of
interpretation.

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ZONING DISTRICT USE STANDARD
A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Residential
Single-Family Residence P P P P P P P P C C C C
Duplex P P P
Multi-Family Residential P P C C
Group Home, Class I
C C C C C C C C C C
(Limited)< 8 residents
Group Home, Class I
C C C C C C C C C
(General) 8-15 residents
Group Home, Class II >15
C C
residents
Manufactured / Mobile
Home P P P P P P P P C
Mobile Home Park P
Congregate Living C P
Retirement Housing,
General P
Retirement Housing, P
Limited
Transitional Housing C C C

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Civic/Institutional A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Animal Shelter C C P P P
Cemetery P C C C C C C P P C P P P P
Crematorium C C P P P
Club or Lodge C P P P P
College or University C P P P P
Community Recreation,
Private P P P P P P P P P
Convalescent Services C P P
Cultural Services C P P P
Day Care, Family (1-5
P P P P P P P P P P
children/adults)
Day Care, Group (6 or
P P
more children/adults) C C C C
Day Care, Commercial
P P
(21+ children/adults)
Detention Facilities C C
Guidance Service P P P
Hospital C C P
Library P P C P P P P P P P P P
Parks & Recreation P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Postal Facility C P P P P P
Railroad Facility C P
Recycling Collection,
Drop-Off C C P P
Religious Assembly,
Standard P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Religious Assembly,
Large P P P P P
Residential Treatment
Facility C C C C P
Safety Services P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
School, Primary P P P P P P P P
School, Secondary P P P P P P P P
Utility Service, Major C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Utility Service, Minor P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

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Commercial A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Adult Entertainment
Business C C C
Agricultural Sales/Service C C P P P
Amusement Park C C C C
Animal Services C P P
Archery Range, Public
Outdoor C
Archery Range, Public
Indoor C P P P P
Auction House C C P P P
Bar or Lounge P
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) C C C P P C C C
Business or Trade School P P P P
Campground/Recreational
C P C P
Vehicle Park
Construction
Sales/Services P P P
Convenience Store C C P P P P P
Financial Services, with
P P P
Drive-through
Financial Services,
P P P P
without Drive-through
Firearm Sales, Retail C C C P P P P
Food Sales C C P P
Funeral Services C P P P C
Greenhouse,
Retail/Wholesale C P P P P
Hotel-Motel C P
Kennel, Commercial C C P P P
Landscaping & Lawn
Care Service Facility C C P P
Liquor Sales C C C P
Marina C P P P
Medical Marijuana
Cultivation C P P
Medical Marijuana
Dispensary Facilities P P P P
Medical Marijuana
Infused Manufactured
Type One P P
Medical Marijuana
Infused Manufactured
Type Two P P P

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Commercial Cont. A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Medical Marijuana
Testing Facility P P P
Medical Marijuana
Transportation Facility P P P
Motorized Vehicle Tracks,
Public C C C C
Nightly Rental C C P P C C P
Office P P P P P
Organic Recycling
Facilities (“Commercial C C C
Composting”)
Off-Premise Advertising C C C P P P P
Parking, Commercial C C P P P P
Pawn Shop C C P P
Personal Improvement
Service P P P
Recreational Equipment
P P P
Storage, Commercial
Recreation+Entertainment
P P
, Indoor P P
Recreation+Entertainment
C C P P P
, Outdoor C C
Repair Service, Consumer P P P P P
Restaurant, Fast Food C C C P P
Restaurant, General C C C P P
Retail Sales+Service, C C C P P P
Scrap and Salvage Service C C C
Self-Service Storage C C P P P
Service Station P P P
Shooting Range, Indoor C C P P
Shooting Range, Outdoor C C
Stable, Training and
Riding, Public C
Telecommunications
Facility C C C C C C C C C P P P P P
Utility & Stock Trailer
Sales C P P P
Vehicle Repair, General C C P P P
Vehicle Sales/Rental P P P
Vehicle Service, Limited C C P P P
Vehicle Storage P P P
Veterinary Services C C P P P
Wedding/Event Facility C C C C P

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Industrial A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Aviation+Surface
Transportation C P
Industrial Service/Yard C P
Manufacturing and
Production P P
Warehouse and Freight
Movement P P
Wholesale Sales C P P

Agricultural and Other A-1 RR-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 NR-1 NR-3 MH-1 RV-1 O C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2
Uses
Accessory Apartment P C C C C C C C C
Accessory Dwelling Units P C C C C C P C C
Accessory
Security/Guard/House C C P P P P P P P
Accessory Structure P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Air Strip, Private C C C
Animal Production P C P P
Animal Refuge, Public or
C C C
Private
Communications Antenna, P C C C C C
Amateur
Crop Production P P P P P P P P P P P P
Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operation C
Home Occupations P P P P P P P P
Horticulture P P P P
Motorized Vehicle Tracks,
Private C
Recycling Center C P
Stable, Private Boarding P C
Soil Extraction C
Vineyard P
Wineries and Breweries C C C P
Waste-Related Use C P
Zoological, Public or
Private C C C P

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Article 008.000 – A-1 Agricultural District

ARTICLE 008.000 A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT

SECTION 008.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
The A-1 Agricultural District is primarily intended to help retain large tracts of land for
agricultural and open space purposes and to minimize conflicts between agricultural uses
and adjacent development. These areas are served predominately by on-site sewage
disposal systems and individual wells.

SECTION 008.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the A-1 District. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)
Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Group Home, Class I (Limited)
C
< 8 residents
Group Home, Class I (General)
C
8-15 residents
Manufactured / Mobile Home P Subject to Article 038.000
Civic/Institutional
Animal Shelter C
Cemetery P Compliance with RSMo. 214
Crematorium C
Club or Lodge C
College or University C
Community Recreation, Private P
Cultural Services C
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/adults) C
Hospital C
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Postal Facility C
Recycling Collection Center, Drop-Off C
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Religious Assembly, Large P See definition in Section 002.010
Residential Treatment Facility C
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010

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Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial
Agricultural Sales/Service C
Amusement Park C
Animal Services C
Archery Range, Public (Outdoor) C
Archery Range, Public (Indoor) C
Auction House C
Bed and Breakfast C
Campground Recreational Park C
Firearms Sales, Retail C
Food Sales C
Funeral Services C
Greenhouse Retail, Wholesale C
Kennel, Commercial C
Landscaping and Lawn Care Facility C
Liquor Sales C
Marina C
Medical Marijuana Cultivation C
Motorized Vehicle Tracks, Public C
Nightly Rental C Subject to Article 024.000
Organic Recycling Facilities (“Commercial
C
Composting”)
Off-Premise Advertising C
Parking Commercial C
Pawn Shop C
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor C
Restaurant, General C
Retail Sales+Service C
Scrap and Salvage Service C
Self-Service Storage C
Shooting Range, Indoor C Subject to Article 030.000
Shooting Range, Outdoor C Subject to Article 030.000
Stable, Training and Riding, Public C
Telecommunications Facility C
Utility & Stock Trailer Sales C
Vehicle Repair, General C
Veterinary Services C
Wedding/Event Facility C
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment P Subject to Section 004.080
Accessory Dwelling Units P Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security/Guard House C
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
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Air Strip, Private C
Animal Production P
Animal Refuge, Public or Private C
Communications Antenna, Amateur P
Crop Production P
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation C
Horticulture P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000
Motorized Vehicle Tracks, Private C Subject to Article 029.000
Stable, Private Boarding P
Vineyard P
Wineries and Breweries C
Zoological, Public or Private C

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SECTION 008.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

The following standards shall apply to all development in the A-1 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Agricultural 2 Acres N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
uses, as
specified in
Article
008.000

Individual 2 Acres 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- 2 acres
family
dwelling
with
individual
well and
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 2 Acres N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure

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Article 009.000 – RR-1 Rural Residence District

ARTICLE 009.000 RR-1 RURAL RESIDENCE DISTRICT

SECTION 009.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

The RR-1 Rural Residence District is for detached single-family dwelling units on lots
over two (2) acres in size.

SECTION 009.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the RR-1 district. For a
summary of uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured/ Mobile Home P
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/ adults) C
Library C
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Residential Treatment Facility C
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010
Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial Uses
Firearm Retail Sales C
Landscaping Lawn Care Service Facility C
Nightly Rental C Subject to Article 024.000
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Wedding/Event Facility C
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security Guardhouse C
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Animal Production P

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Communications Antenna, Amateur C
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000
Horticulture P
Stable, Private Boarding P

SECTION 009.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the
RR-1 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Max. Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Area if Frontage Height Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Individual 2 acres 1 per 70 feet 2½ 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- 2 acres stories
family (35
dwelling feet)
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure
on a lot
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

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Article 010.000 – R-1 Single-Family Residential District

ARTICLE 010.000 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT

SECTION 010.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
The R-1 Single- Family Residential District is intended to provide for detached single-
family residential development on lots two acres or less in size at a density not to exceed
one (1) dwelling unit per approved lot.

SECTION 010.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the R-1 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 Residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured/ Mobile Home P
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Library C
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary C
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Firearm Retail, Sales C
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security/ Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 040.080
Communications Antenna, Amateur C
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

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Article 010.000 – R-1 Single-Family Residential District

SECTION 010.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the R-
1 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Max. Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Height Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Individual 8,000 1 per 70 feet 2½ 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- square 8,000 stories
family feet square (35
dwelling feet feet)
served by a
central or
public
sewer
system

Non- 8,000 N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable square
Accessory feet
Structure
on a lot
served by a
central or
public
sewer
system

Individual 2 acres 1 per 70 feet 2 1/2 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- 2 acres stories
family (35
dwelling feet)
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure
on a lot
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

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Article 011.000 – R-2 One and Two-Family Residential District

ARTICLE 011.000 R-2 ONE AND TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
SECTION 011.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

The R-2 One and Two- Family Residential District is intended to provide for medium
density residential development limited to one and two-family homes.

SECTION 011.010 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the R-2 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Duplex P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured / Mobile Home P
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010
Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial
Bed and Breakfast C
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security/ Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Communications Antenna, Amateur C
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

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SECTION 011.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS

The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the R-
2 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Max Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Height Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Individual 2 acres 1 per 70 feet 3 stories 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single-family 2 acres (45 feet)
or duplex
dwelling
served by
approved on-
site sewage
system

Individual 8,000 square 1 per 70 feet 3 stories 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single-family feet 8,000 (45 feet)
dwelling square
served by a feet
central or
public sewer
system

Individual 8,000 square 1 per 70 feet 3 stories 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
duplex served feet 8,000 (45 feet)
by a central or square
public sewer (4,000 feet
system square feet
per dwelling
unit)

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure on a
lot served by
approved on-
site sewage
system

Non- 8,000 square N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable feet
Accessory
Structure on a
lot served by a
central or
public sewer
system

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Article 012.000 – R-3 Multi-Family Residential District

ARTICLE 012.000 R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
SECTION 012.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

This R-3 Multi-Family Residential District is intended to provide for high density
residential development of residential buildings housing two (2) or more families.

SECTION 012.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the R-3 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Duplex P
Multi-Family Residential P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured / Mobile Home P
Retirement Housing, General P
Retirement Housing, Limited P
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/
adults C
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Residential Treatment Facility C
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010
Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial
Bed and Breakfast C
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080

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Accessory Security/ Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

SECTION 012.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the R-
3 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Individual 2 acres 1 per 2 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- acres
family or
multi-
family
dwelling
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure
on a lot
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Individual 8,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- square 8,000
family feet square
dwelling feet
served by a
central or
public
sewer
system
Individual 8,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
duplex square 8,000
served by a feet square
central or (4,000 feet
public square
feet per

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sewer dwelling
system unit)
Three- 9,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
Family square 9,000
dwelling feet square
served by a feet
central or
public
sewer
system
Four- 10,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
family square 10,000
dwelling feet square
served by a feet
central or
public
sewer
system
Over four- 2,000 1 per 10 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
family square total of
dwelling feet per 2,000
served by a dwelling square
central or unit feet per
public dwelling
sewer unit
system
Non- 8,000 N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 5 feet
inhabitable square
accessory feet
structure
on a lot
served by a
central or
public
sewer
system

SECTION 012.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. There shall be no maximum height for buildings in an R-3 Multi-family
District;
1. Provided that the front, side and rear setback areas of any building
exceeding forty-five (45) feet be increased one (1) foot for each
foot that exceeds forty-five (45) feet up to a height of seventy-five
(75) feet; and
2. Thereafter, no increase in front, side or rear yards shall be required
for any height in excess of seventy-five (75) feet.

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Article 013.000 – NR-1 Single -Family Nightly Rental District

ARTICLE 013.000 NR-1 SINGLE-FAMILY NIGHTLY RENTAL
DISTRICT

SECTION 013.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

The NR-1 Single-Family Nightly Rental District is intended to provide for the nightly
rental of detached single-family dwelling units at a density not to exceed one (1) dwelling
unit per approved lot.

SECTION 013.010 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the NR-1 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 0023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured/ Mobile Home P
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/ adults) P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P See definition in Section 002.010
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010
Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial Uses
Nightly Rental P Subject to Article 024.000
Bed & Breakfast P
Recreation+Entertainment, Indoor P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor C
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Communications Antenna, Amateur C
Crop Production P
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Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

SECTION 013.020 DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS
The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the
NR-1 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Max. Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Height Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Individual 2 acres 1 per 2 70 feet 2½ 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single-family acres stories
dwelling (35 feet)
served by
approved on-
site sewage
system

Individual 8,000 square 1 per 70 feet 2½ 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single-family feet 8,000 stories
dwelling square (35 feet)
served by a feet
central or
public sewer
system

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure on a
lot served by
approved on-
site sewage
system

Non- 8,000 square N/A 70 feet 50 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable feet
Accessory
Structure on a
lot served by a
central or
public sewer
system

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Article 014.000 – NR-3 Multi-Family Nightly Rental District

ARTICLE 014.000 NR-3 MULTI-FAMILY NIGHTLY RENTAL
DISTRICT

SECTION 014.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
This NR-3 Multi- Family Nightly Rental District is intended to provide for residential
development of high-rise residential buildings housing two (2) or more families.

SECTION 014.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the NR-3 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Duplex P
Multi-Family Residential P
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Manufactured / Mobile Home P
Retirement Housing, General P
Retirement Housing, Limited P
Transitional Housing C
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C Compliance with RSMo.214
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/ adults C
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Religious Assembly, Large P
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C See definition in Section 002.010
Utility Service, Minor P See definition in Section 002.010
Commercial
Bed and Breakfast P
Nightly Rental P Subject to Article 024.000
Recreation+Entertainment, Indoor P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor C

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Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Wedding/Event Facility C
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units P Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Communication Antenna, Amateur C
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

Section 014.020 Special Provisions
The following standards apply to all residential and nonresidential development in the
NR-3 District:

Minimum Density Minimum Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or Federal
County Highway Highway Road Highway
Subdivision
Regulations
Individual 2 acres 1 per 2 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- acres
family or
multi-
family
dwelling
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 2 acres N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure
on a lot
served by
approved
on-site
sewage
system

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Minimum Density Minimum Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Lot Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision State or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highwa
Regulations y
Individual 8,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
single- square feet 8,000
family square
dwelling feet
served by
a central
or public
sewer
system

Individual 8,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
duplex square feet 8,000
served by square
a central (4,000 feet
or public square feet
sewer per
system dwelling
unit)
Three- 9,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
Family square feet 9,000
Dwelling square
served by feet
a central
or public
sewer
system
Four- 10,000 1 per 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
Family square feet 10,000
Dwelling square
served by feet
a central
or public
sewer
system
Over 2,000 1 per 100 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
Four- square feet total of
Family per 2,000
Dwelling dwelling square
served by unit feet
a central per
or public dwelli
sewer ng unit
system
Non- 8,000 N/A 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitabl square feet
e
Accessory
Structure

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on a lot
served by
a central
or public
sewer
system

SECTION 014.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. There shall be no maximum height for buildings in an NR-3 Multi-family
District;
1. Provided that the front, side and rear setback areas of any building
exceeding forty-five (45) feet be increased one (1) foot for each
foot that exceeds forty-five (45) feet up to a height of seventy-five
(75) feet; and
2. Thereafter, no increase in front, side or rear yards shall be required
for any height in excess of seventy-five (75) feet.

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Article 015.000 – MH-1 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Park or Subdivision District

ARTICLE 015.000 MH-1 MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE
HOME) PARK OR SUBDIVISION
DISTRICT

SECTION 015.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The MH-1 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Park or Subdivision
District is intended to provide for areas of quality affordable
housing in Taney County.
B. The MH-1 Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Park or Subdivision
District is intended to eliminate manufactured housing from commercial
districts and to require said housing to be located in areas where public or
central sewer and water services are available or a permitted on-site
wastewater treatment system that is compliant with the requirements of
state law and the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of
Health and Senior Services or Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

SECTION 015.010 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the MH-1 district. For a summary
of uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence P
Group Home, Class I (Limited)
C
< 8 residents
Manufactured/ Mobile Home P
Mobile Home Park P
Transitional Housing C
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery P
Community Recreation, Private P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Convenience Store C

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Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P
Home Occupations P Subject to Article 025.000

SECTION 015.020 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. Common Open Space.
1. All mobile home parks and subdivisions shall provide for common
open space at the rate of three hundred (300) square feet per site or
lot, or a total of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, whichever is
greater.
2. At least fifty (50) percent of the common open space shall be
suitable for active recreation such as playgrounds, swimming
pools, or ball fields.
3. The common open space shall be landscaped, improved and
maintained before the issuance of construction permits.
4. Perimeter buffer yards and streets shall not be used to satisfy the
common open space requirements.
B. Perimeter Treatment.
1. All mobile home parks and subdivisions shall provide a completely
landscaped and maintained setback area of at least twenty-five (25)
feet from a public right of way, and a setback area of at least ten
(10) feet from any other abutting property line.
a. The setback areas may be included as parts of adjacent lots
but shall not be included as part of the required minimum
area.
b. No structure shall be allowed in the setback area.
2. Landscaping in the perimeter area shall consist of the following:
a. Deciduous and/or evergreen trees spaced not more than
thirty-two (32) feet apart all of which grow to a height of
five (5) feet or more after one full growing season.
b. At least one (1) row of shrubs spaced not more than eight
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3. Where the adjoining land use is a street with a functional
classification of arterial or higher, a six (6) foot solid wall or fence
shall be provided to the aforementioned landscaping.
4. The perimeter area may include other trees, shrubbery, benches or
a fence.

C. Parking.
1. Each site or lot shall contain at least two (2) paved parking spaces.
D. Streets and drainage.
1. All streets and storm water drainage structures, whether public or
private, shall be constructed to Taney County Road Standards.
The street surface shall measure twenty (20) feet in width, with a
two (2) foot shoulder on each side.
2. Each site or lot shall be directly accessible from an internal street
with no direct access to any other street.
3. All streets, drainage facilities and utilities must be constructed and
approved before issuance of any permit to locate a manufactured
home in any manufactured home park.
E. Utilities.
1. All units in all mobile home parks or subdivisions shall be
connected to a municipal sewer system or other approved waste
water system.
2. All units in all mobile home parks or subdivisions shall be
connected to a public water system or State approved well.

SECTION 015.030 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Park or Subdivision Size – three (3) acres.
B. Minimum Individual Site or Lot Size – four thousand (4,000) Square Feet.

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Area Measurements

Front Front Front Side Rear
Lot Minimum Setback Setback Setback Setback Side Setback Width – Setback
Area Frontage County or Numbered Lettered Both Sides Depth
Subdivision State or State or
Road Federal Federal
Highway Highway
Individual Home 4,000 40 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet Side yards may be 10 feet
Site or Lot Size sq. ft. reduced to zero lot
lines, if the other side
setback is not less
than 14 feet, but two
lots may not share the
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Article 016.000 – RV-1 Recreational Vehicle Park (RV PARK) District

ARTICLE 016.000 RV-1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
(RV PARK) DISTRICT

SECTION 016.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The RV-1 Recreational Vehicle Park (RV Park) District is intended to
provide specifically for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds.
B. Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds are to be located in areas
where public or central sewer and water services are available or a
permitted on-site wastewater treatment system that is compliant with the
requirements of state law and the rules and regulations of the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services.

SECTION 016.010 RV PARKS CONFORMANCE WITH HEALTH
DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS
Recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds must conform to sanitary regulations
prescribed by the applicable wastewater treatment permitting entity, together with all
amendments thereto subsequently adopted, and when all other applicable ordinances,
statutes, or regulations are met.

SECTION 016.020 ACCESS
A. No vehicular entrance to or exit from any recreational vehicle park
wherever such may be located, shall be within two hundred (200) feet of
any school, public playground, church, hospital, library, or institution for
dependents or for children, except where such school, public playground,
church, hospital, library, or institution for dependents or for children is in
another block or another street that the premise in question does not abut.
B. All the areas for automobile access and parking shall comply with the
applicable provisions of this Article.
C. All areas not used for access, parking, circulation, buildings and services
shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire site
maintained in good condition.

SECTION 016.030 BUFFER AREA
1. All RV Parks and Campground shall provide a completely
landscaped and maintained buffer area.
a. The buffer area shall be located at least twenty-five (25)
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from any other abutting property line.
b. The buffer areas may be included as parts of adjacent lots
but shall not be included as part of the required minimum
area.
c. No structure shall be allowed in the setback area.
2. Landscaping in the buffer area shall consist of the following:
a. Deciduous and/or evergreen trees spaced not more than
thirty-two (32) feet apart all of which grow to a height of
five (5) feet or more after one full growing season.
b. At least one row of shrubs spaced not more than eight (8)
feet apart.
3. Where the adjoining land use is a street with a functional
classification of arterial or higher, a six (6) foot solid wall or fence
shall be provided to the aforementioned landscaping.
4. The perimeter area may include other trees, shrubbery, benches
and fences.

SECTION 016.040 LOT COVERAGE
The buildings, cabins and trailers in any RV park together with any non-accessory
buildings established on the lot, shall occupy in the aggregate not more than twenty-five
(25) percent of the area of the lot.

SECTION 016.050 ENLARGEMENT OR EXPANSION

A. Any enlargement or extension to any existing recreational vehicle park
shall be treated as if such enlargement or extension was a new
establishment, and thus be subject to all current, applicable regulations.
B. No enlargement or extensions to any recreational vehicle park shall be
permitted unless the existing one is made to conform substantially to all
requirements for new construction for such an establishment.

SECTION 016.060 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK - SUBMISSION OF
PLANS/PLATTING

A. An application for the establishment of a recreational vehicle park or
campground shall be filed with the Planning & Zoning Administrator and
must be accompanied by a stamped or sealed scale drawing certified by a
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submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator according to the
provisions of the Subdivision Regulations.
B. Recreational Vehicle Park – Requirements. Recreational Vehicle Park
shall be designed and maintained according to the provisions of the
following additional requirements:
1. Park Area- The minimum recreational vehicle park area shall be
three (3) acres.
2. Distance- The minimum distance between adjacent recreational
vehicles shall be 14 feet.
3. Perimeter-The perimeter area may include other trees, shrubbery,
benches, fences.

SECTION 016.070 UTILITIES

Each recreational vehicle unit shall be equipped with an electric outlet. A sanitary sewer
and water system shall be installed according to the provisions of this Article and any
other applicable County specifications. Recreational vehicle units not directly connected
with the water and sewer system shall be located no more than two hundred (200) feet
from a community utility building providing separate toilet and shower facilities for each
gender

SECTION 016.080 RECREATION AREAS

There shall be provided within each recreational vehicle park an adequate site or sites for
recreation for the exclusive use of the park occupants. Such recreation site or sites shall
have a minimum area in the aggregate of one hundred (100) square feet for each lot or
space in said park. The recreation site or sites shall be of appropriate design and provided
with appropriate equipment. Required yards between recreational vehicle vehicular
driveways and parking spaces shall not be counted in computing recreation space or site
area.

SECTION 016.090 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the foregoing, the County Commission may impose such other conditions,
requirements or limitations concerning the design, development and operation of such
recreational vehicle park as it may deem necessary for the protection of adjacent
properties and the public interest.

SECTION 016.100 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum RV Park or Campground – three (3) acres.

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Area Measurements

Front Front Front Side Rear
Lot or Minimum Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Tract Frontage County or Numbered Lettered Depth
Area Subdivision State or State or
Road Federal Federal
Highway Highway
RV Park or 3 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 10 feet
Campground

SECTION 016.110 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the RV-1 district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence C
Manufactured / Mobile Home C
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery P
Community Recreation, Private P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Campground/ Recreational Vehicle
Park P
Convenience Store C
Liquor Sales C
Off-Premise Advertising C
Nightly Rental C Subject to Article 024.000
Restaurant, Fast Food C
Retail Sales and Service Convenience C
Telecommunications Facility C Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Apartment C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Dwelling Units C Subject to Section 003.080
Accessory Security Guardhouse P
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P

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Article 017.000 – O Office District

ARTICLE 017.000 O OFFICE DISTRICT

SECTION 017.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The O Office District is intended to provide for professional, management
and other office uses.
B. Uses except for parking shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
C. No use shall be permitted that involves manufacturing, wholesaling or
retailing.

SECTION 017.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES

A. Offices of any kind, including those listed below:
1. Attorney-at-law
2. Architect
3. Certified Public Accountant
4. Consultant
5. Registered Engineer
6. Land Planner
7. Minister, Rabbi or Priest
8. Registered Land Surveyor
B. Cultural facilities including art galleries, museums, and libraries.
C. Any other use that is determined by the County Commission to be of the
same general character as the above permitted uses.
D. Any use permitted and as regulated in the R-3 Multi-Family Residence
District.

Section 017.020 Accessory Uses
A. Parking incidental to permitted uses.

SECTION 017.030 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING
COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION
A. Medical or dental laboratories.

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B. Barber or beauty shops.

SECTION 017.040 PROHIBITED USES
A. Any use not specifically listed as a principal permitted use or
accessory use.

SECTION 017.050 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE RESTRICTIONS
Min. Lot Min. Front Front Front Side Side Setback Side Rear
Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Corner Lot Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered lettered County or Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or Subdivision Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Road or
County Highway Highway Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Principal 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure feet
served by
public sewer
and water

Principal 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure
without
public sewer
and water
Non- 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 1/2 feet 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure on
a lot served
by
individual
well and
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ 25 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable feet feet
Accessory
Structure on
a lot served
by a central
or public
sewer
system

A. Maximum Structure Height
1. Principal building: Thirty (30) feet.
2. Accessory structure: Twenty-five (25) feet.

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B. Maximum Lot Coverage (All Structures)
1. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area may be covered with
structures (both primary structures and accessory structures).

SECTION 017.060 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Open Space
1. Not less than thirty (30) percent of the total lot area shall be
devoted to open space including required setbacks and buffer
yards.
2. Open space shall not include areas covered by structures, parking
areas, driveways and internal streets.
B. Maximum Impervious Surface
1. The combined area occupied by all permitted and accessory
structures, paved parking areas and any other surfaces which
reduce and prevent absorption shall not exceed seventy (70)
percent of the total area.

SECTION 017.070 USE REGULATIONS

The following table shows which uses are allowed in the O district. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence C
Civic/Institutional
Cemetery C
Convalescent Services C
Cultural Services P
Guidance Services P
Library P
Postal Facility P
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Auction House C
Convenience Store P

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Financial Services Without Drive-Thru P
Food Sales P
Office P
Off-Premise Advertising C
Pawn Shop C
Personal Improvement Service P
Repair Service, Consumer P
Restaurant, Fast Food C
Restaurant, General C
Retail Sales and Service C
Telecommunications Facility P Subject to Article 034.020
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P

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Article 018.000 – C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District

ARTICLE 018.000 C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT

SECTION 018.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District is intended to accommodate
limited retail, service and office facilities for the convenience of the
residents in the immediate vicinity of the district. The district is intended
for uses that are designed and operated to be compatible in scale and
appearance with nearby residential development.
B. It is intended that C-1 Districts be located along collectors or higher
classification streets.
C. Uses should be limited to those which do not generate substantially
increased traffic in the neighborhood.

SECTION 018.010 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the C-1 District. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000.

P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single- Family Residence C
Multi-Family Residence C
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Group Home, Class II >15 residents C
Congregate Living C
Civic/Institutional
Animal Shelter C
Cemetery P Compliance with RSMo.214
Crematorium C
Club or Lodge P
College or University P
Convalescent Services P
Cultural Services P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/adults) P
Day Care, Commercial (21 + children /adults) P
Guidance Service P
Hospital P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P

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Postal Facility P
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Residential Treatment Facility C
Safety Services P
School, Primary P
School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Agricultural Sales and Services C
Animal Services P
Archery Public Range, Indoor P
Auction House P
Bed and Breakfast (B & B) C
Business or Trade School P
Campground Recreational Vehicle Park C
Convenience Store P
Financial Services, with or without drive-through P
Firearms Sales, Retail C
Food Sales P
Funeral Services P
Greenhouse, Retail/ Wholesale P
Hotel-Motel C
Kennel, Commercial C
Liquor Sales C
Marina P
Medical Marijuana Facilities P
Nightly Rental C Subject to Article 024.000
Office P
Off-Premise Advertising P
Parking, Commercial P
Pawn Shop P
Personal Improvement Service P
Recreation+Entertainment, Indoor P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor C
Repair Service, Consumer P
Restaurant, Fast Food C
Restaurant, General C
Retail Sales and Service P
Self-Service Storage P
Shooting Range, Indoor C Subject to Article 030.000
Telecommunications Facility P Subject to Article 034.020
Vehicle Service, General C
Vehicle Service, Limited C
Veterinary Services C

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Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P

Retail establishments not specifically enumerated within the Zoning District Use
Standards Table, which are located within a completely enclosed building, may be
approved as a Conditional Use Permit so long as the use is in conformance with the
Statement of Intent (Section 023.001).

SECTION 018.020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS
A. A Conditional Use Permit is required for any uses and structures
customarily accessory and incidental to a principal permitted use, except
for uses not otherwise permitted in an M-1 District. Requirements and
limitations regarding Conditional Use Permits shall be based on the
following conditions:
1. Size of the structure, amount of traffic generated and number of
employees associated with the use.
2. Impact of the use on the character of the surrounding
neighborhood.
3. Impact of the use on the surrounding natural environment.
4. Operating hours of proposed use.
5. Any other conditions deemed necessary by the Board of
Adjustment.

SECTION 018.030 OTHER REGULATIONS

The following additional regulations shall apply in the C-1 district.

A. Outdoor storage/display of equipment, materials and merchandise is
prohibited.
B. Lighting sources shall be designed and located so that the direct source of
the light is shielded from view at all property lines abutting residential or
agricultural Zoning Districts.
C. Storage of items shall not constitute warehousing or distribution in the
normal sense but shall be limited to that quantity of stock necessary to the
normal administrative, service and sales functions.
D. Drive-through windows shall require review and approval in accordance
with the Conditional Use Permit procedures of Article 023.000

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E. Storage of items shall not constitute warehousing or distribution in the
normal sense but shall be limited to that quantity of stock necessary to the
normal administrative, service and sales functions.
F. Premises selling alcoholic or cereal malt beverages for on-premise
consumption shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any
property zoned residential or agricultural and one thousand (1,000 feet
from buildings occupied as a church or school of general instruction.
However, if any residential, church or school of general instruction use is
established after such premises have been licensed for selling alcoholic or
cereal malt beverages for on-premise consumption, then such premises
shall be deemed to comply with this subsection for relicensing
certification.

1. Measurements shall be made between the exterior walls of the
principal building in which alcoholic or cereal malt beverages are
offered for on-premise consumption and the nearest property line
of the existing property occupied as a church or school of general
instruction or zoned residential or agricultural.

SECTION 018.040 USE LIMITATIONS

A. All activities and permitted uses except off-street parking and loading
facilities, cemeteries and those permitted with Conditional Use Permits
shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building.
B. No permitted use shall have a floor area open to the public, including
display, service and sales, greater than four thousand (4,000) square feet.
C. No accessory use shall have a floor area (excluding garage) exceeding
four thousand (4,000) square feet.
D. No construction of any type of dwelling unit shall be allowed as a
principal permitted use.
1. However, any dwelling unit legally existing in the C-1 District at
the time of adoption of these Zoning Regulations, or any
amendment there to, shall not be classified as a nonconforming
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SECTION 018.050 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE RESTRICTIONS
Min. Lot Min. Front Front Front Side Side Side Rear
Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered Corner Lot Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or County or Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Subdivision or
County Highway Highway Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Principal 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure served feet
by public sewer
and water

Principal 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure
without public
sewer and water
Non-Inhabitable 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 1/2 feet 25 feet 5 feet
Accessory
Structure on a
lot served by
individual well
and approved
on-site sewage
system

Non-Inhabitable 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 1/2 feet 25 feet 5 feet
Accessory feet
Structure on a
lot served by a
central or public
sewer system

A. Maximum Structure Height:
1. Principal building: Thirty (30) feet.
2. Accessory structure: Twenty-five (25) feet.
B. Maximum Lot Coverage (All structures):
1. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area may be covered with
structures (both primary structures and accessory structures).

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SECTION 018.060 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Open Space:
1. Not less than thirty (30) percent of the total lot area shall be
devoted to open space including required setbacks and buffer
yards.
2. Open space shall not include areas covered by structures, parking
areas, driveways and internal streets.
B. Maximum Impervious Surface:
1. The combined area occupied by all permitted and accessory
structures, paved parking areas and any other surfaces which
reduce and prevent absorption shall not exceed seventy (70)
percent of the total area.

SECTION 018.070 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. A site plan, showing the overall concept of the proposed use must be
submitted and approved by the Planning & Zoning Department. At a
minimum, the site plan must include the following:
1. A legal description or a survey completed by a Registered Land
Surveyor.
2. The type of structure to be built.
3. The classification of the business.
4. All dimensions of proposed building, accessory uses, drives, and
parking areas.
5. The surrounding land use and zoning classification.
B. A landscaping plan, meeting all requirements in effect in the Zoning
Regulations at the time of application for permits.
C. All structures in the C-1 Zoning District shall be constructed in a
complementary nature of the most restrictive residential Zoning District
abutting the property.
1. All materials, surface textures and colors should be compatible
with the residential Zoning District it is intended to complement.
2. If no residential development abuts the property, materials and
colors shall be similar to the closest residential development to the
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3. The following criteria will be considered in determining
compatibility:
a. Roof lines;
b. Scale;
c. Orientation; and
d. Proportion of surrounding development.
4. Design review shall be performed as part of site plan review.
D. Refuse disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance to
landscape plans.
E. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units,
shall be designed, installed and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from public
view.
F. Lighting shall be designed to reflect away from adjacent residential areas.

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Article 019.000 – C-2 – General Commercial District

ARTICLE 019.000 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

SECTION 019.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The C-2 General Commercial District is intended to provide for the
orderly and attractive grouping at appropriate locations of commercial
activities of a more general retail and wholesale nature, and service
facilities serving a larger community trade area.

SECTION 019.010 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the C-2 District. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)

Residential
Single-Family Residence C
Multi-Family Residential C
Group Home, Class I (Limited) < 8 residents C
Group Home, Class I (General) 8-15 residents C
Group Home, Class II >15 residents C
Congregate Living P
Transitional Housing C
Civic/Institutional
Animal Shelter P
Cemetery P Compliance with RSMo.214
Crematorium P
Club or Lodge P
College or University P
Convalescent Services P
Cultural Services P
Day Care, Family (1-5 children/adults) P
Day Care, Group (6 or more children/adults) P
Day Care, Commercial (21 + children /adults) P
Guidance Service P
Hospital P
Library P
Parks & Recreation P
Postal Facility P
Recycling Collection, Drop-Off C
Religious Assembly, Standard P
Religious Assembly, Large P
Residential Treatment Facility P
Safety Services P
School, Primary P

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School, Secondary P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Adult Entertainment Business C
Agricultural Sales /Services P
Amusement Park C
Animal Services P
Archery Range Public, Indoor P
Auction House P
Bar or Lounge P
Bed and Breakfast (B & B) C
Business or Trade School P
Campground Recreational Vehicle Park P
Construction Sales/Services P
Convenience Store P
Financial Services, with or without drive-through P
Firearms Sales, Retail P
Food Sales P
Funeral Services P
Greenhouse, Retail/ Wholesale P
Hotel-Motel P
Kennel, Commercial P
Landscaping and Lawn Care Service P
Liquor Sales P
Marina P
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility P
Medical Marijuana Infused Manufactured Type 2 P
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility P
Medical Marijuana Transportation Facility P
Motorized Vehicle Tracks, Public C
Nightly Rental P
Office P
Off-Premise Advertising P
Parking, Commercial P
Pawn Shop P
Personal Improvement Service P
Recreational Equipment Storage, Commercial P
Recreation+Entertainment, Indoor P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor P
Repair Service, Consumer P
Restaurant, Fast Food P
Restaurant, General P
Retail Sales+Service P
Self-Service Storage P

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Service Station P
Shooting Range, Indoor P Subject to Article 030.000
Shooting Range, Outdoor C Subject to Article 030.000
Telecommunications Facility P Subject to Article 034.020
Utility and Stock Trailer Sales P
Vehicle Repair, General P
Vehicle Sales/Rental P
Vehicle Service, Limited P
Vehicle Storage P
Veterinary Services P
Industrial
Wholesale Sales C
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Crop Production P
Wineries and Breweries C
Zoological Public or Private C

Retail establishments not specifically enumerated within the Zoning District Use
Standards Table, which are located within a completely enclosed building, may be
approved as a Conditional Use Permit so long as the use is in conformance with the
Statement of Intent (Section 023.001).

SECTION 019.020 ACCESSORY USES
A. Any accessory use or structure, not otherwise prohibited, customarily
accessory and incidental to principal permitted use.

SECTION 019.030 OTHER REGULATIONS
The following additional regulations shall apply in the C-2 district.

A. Premises selling alcoholic or cereal malt beverages for on-premise
consumption shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any
property zoned residential or agricultural and a thousand (1,000) feet from
buildings occupied as a church or school of general instruction. However,
if any residential, church or school of general instruction use is established
after such premises have been licensed for selling alcoholic or cereal malt
beverages for on-premise consumption, then such premises shall be
deemed to comply with this subsection for relicensing certification.
1. Measurements shall be made between the exterior walls of the
principal building in which alcoholic or cereal malt beverages are
offered for on-premise consumption and the nearest property line

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of the existing property occupied as a church or school of general
instruction or zoned residential or agricultural.

SECTION 019.040 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
LIMITATIONS
A. Requirements and limitations regarding Conditional Use Permits shall be
based on the following conditions:
1. Size of the structure, amount of traffic generated and number of
employees associated with the use.
2. Impact of the use on the character of the surrounding
neighborhood.
3. Impact of the use on the surrounding natural environment.
4. Operating hours of proposed use.
5. Any other conditions deemed necessary by the Planning
Commission.

SECTION 019.050 USE LIMITATIONS

A. No uses shall be allowed which are objectionable by reason of odor, dust,
smoke, cinders, gas, fumes, noise, glare, vibration, refuse matter or water-
carried waste.
B. No construction of any type of dwelling unit shall be allowed as a
principal permitted use.
1. However any dwelling unit legally existing in the C-2 District on
the effective date of these Zoning Regulations shall not be
classified as a nonconforming use.

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SECTION 019.060 BULK AND INTENSITY OF USE RESTRICTIONS
Min. Lot Min. Front Front Front Side Side Setback Side Rear
Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Corner Lot Setback Setback
Subdivided County or Numbered Lettered County or Corner
per Table 1 Subdivision State or State or Subdivision Lot State
Taney Road Federal Federal Road or Federal
County Highway Highway Highway
Subdivision
Regulations
Principal 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet None 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure feet unless
served by adjacent to
public sewer a more
and water restrictive
district ,
then 7 feet
Principal 2 acres 100 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet None 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet
structure unless
without adjacent to
public sewer a more
and water restrictive
district ,
then 7 feet
Non- 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 1/2 feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable
Accessory
Structure on
a lot served
by
individual
well and
approved
on-site
sewage
system

Non- 8,000 square 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 35 feet 7 feet 12 1/2 feet 7 feet 5 feet
Inhabitable feet
Accessory
Structure on
a lot served
by a central
or public
sewer
system

A. Maximum Structure Height:

1. Principal building: Forty-five (45) feet:
2. Accessory structure: Twenty-five (25) feet.

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B. Maximum Lot Coverage (All structures):
1. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area may be covered with
structures (both primary structures and accessory structures) .
2. Lots without public water and sewer service must have one
hundred (100) feet of road frontage.

SECTION 019.070 OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS

A. Minimum Open Space:
1. Not less than thirty (30) percent of the total lot area shall be
devoted to open space, including required setbacks.
2. Open space shall not include areas covered by:
a. Structures;
b. Parking areas;
c. Driveways; and
d. Internal streets.

B. Maximum Impervious Surface:
1. The combined area occupied by all permitted and accessory structures,
paved parking areas and any other surfaces that reduce and prevent
absorption shall not exceed seventy percent (70%) of the total area.

SECTION 019.080 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. A site plan, showing the overall concept of the proposed use must be
submitted and approved by the Planning & Zoning Department. At a
minimum, the site plan should include the following:
1. A legal description or a survey completed by a Registered Land
Surveyor;
2. All dimensions of proposed building, accessory uses, drives, and
parking areas; and
3. The surrounding land use and zoning classification.
B. A landscaping plan, meeting all requirements in effect in the Zoning
Regulations at the time of application for permits.
C. Refuse disposal areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance to
landscape plans.

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D. Mechanical and electrical equipment, including air conditioning units,
shall be designed, installed and operated to minimize noise impact on
surrounding property. All such equipment shall be screened from public
view.
E. Lighting shall be designed to reflect away from adjacent residential areas.

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ARTICLE 020.000 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING OR
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

SECTION 020.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
The M-1 Light Manufacturing or Industrial District is designed to accommodate
those manufacturing establishments that are either:
A. Free of objectionable influences in their operation and appearance, or
B. That can readily obviate or control any objectionable features that may
otherwise result from the manufacturing processes by installation of
appropriate abatement devices.

SECTION 020.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES
A. Any use permitted and as regulated in the C-2 District, except as is
modified in this Section.
B. Except for uses and processes prohibited in these Zoning Regulations,
principal permitted uses shall include the manufacturing, compounding,
processing, packaging and assembling of products such as:
1. Bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and
food products; except fish or meat products, sauerkraut, vinegar,
yeast and the rendering and refining of fats or oils.
2. Products from the following previously prepared material: Bone,
canvas, cellophane, cloth, cork, feathers, fiber, fur, glass, hair,
horn, leather, paper, plastic, precious or semi-precious metals or
stones, sheet metal yards (except where presses over twenty (20)
tons rated capacity are employed).
3. Pottery and figurines, using previously pulverized clay, and kilns
fired only with gas or electricity.
4. Musical instruments, toys, novelties, rubber or metal stamps and
other small rubber products.
5. Mechanical and electric appliances, instruments and devices,
television sets, radios, phonographs.
6. Electric and neon signs, billboards and other commercial
advertising structures; light sheet metal products including heating
and ventilating equipment, cornices, eaves and the like.
7. Laboratories. Experimental, film, or testing laboratories, provided
no operation shall be conducted or equipment used that would
create hazards, noxious, or offensive conditions.

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C. The following uses, provided no part of a building occupied by such uses
shall have any opening other than stationary windows or required fire
exits, within five hundred (500) feet of any R residential District:
1. Blacksmith, welding or other metal working shop, excluding punch
presses over twenty (20) tons rated capacity, drop hammers and
other noise producing machine operated tools.
2. Foundry, casting lightweight, non-ferrous metal or electric
foundry, not causing noxious fumes or odors.
3. Carpet and rag cleaning, provided necessary equipment is installed
and operated for the effective precipitation or recovery of dust and
fumes.
4. Ice manufacturing and cold storage plant; creamery and bottling
plant.
D. The following uses, when located not less than two hundred (200) feet
from any Residential District:
1. Inflammable liquids, underground storage only.
2. Building materials sales yards, including concrete mixing, lumber
yards, including mill work, open yards for storage and sale of feed
and/or fuel.
E. Any other use that is determined by the County Commission, to be of the
same general character as the above permitted uses but not including any
uses that are first permitted in an M-2 District, or that are prohibited in
said Zoning District under Article 021.000

SECTION 020.020 ACCESSORY USES

A. Any uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to a
principal permitted use, except for uses not otherwise permitted in an M-1
District.

SECTION 020.030 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING
COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION
A. Adult entertainment establishments and uses as regulated in Article
027.000.
B. When authorized by the Planning Commission, subject to Article 021.000,
any use permitted in the M-2 District as a principal use when necessary
and incidental to a use permitted in an M-1 District, subject to such
conditions and requirements as may in the opinion of the Planning
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conditions of which may become objectionable or offensive.

SECTION 020.040 REQUIRED CONDITIONS
A. All uses, except for loading and unloading operations and parking,
shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building,
provided that uses specified in Section 020.010 (D) (2) of this
Article shall not be subject to this provision.
B. No building customarily used for night operation, such as a bakery
or milk bottling and distribution station, shall be within one
hundred (100) feet of any Residential District, and any space used
for loading or unloading commercial vehicles in connection with
such operation shall not be within one hundred (100) feet of any
Residential District.

SECTION 020.050 PROHIBITED USES

A. Any use that is first permitted in the M-2 District, or that is prohibited in
said Zoning District under Article 021.000.
B. No use shall be permitted or authorized to be established or maintained
that, when conducted in compliance with the provisions of these Zoning
Regulations and any additional conditions or requirements prescribed by
the Planning Commission, is or may become hazardous, noxious or
offensive due to the emission of odor, dust, smoke, cinders, gas, fumes,
noise, vibration, refuse matter or waste.
C. Dwellings and residences of any kind, including hotels, motels, mobile
home parks, schools, hospitals, clinics and other institutions for human
care, except where incidental to a permitted principal use; provided,
however, that any of the aforesaid uses legally existing in the M-1 District
on the effective date of these Zoning Regulations, or any amendment
thereto, shall not be classified as a non-conforming use as defined in
Article 003.000.

SECTION 020.060 AREA REQUIREMENTS

A. Dwellings or residential parts of non-residential buildings are not
permitted in an M-1 District.
B. Existing dwellings or residential parts of existing nonresidential buildings
without connection to a public sewer services may not be subdivided on
lot(s) less than two (2) acres.
C. The following minimum area measurements shall be observed:

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Min. Lot Min. Front Front Side Side Side Rear Rear
Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Setback Accessory
Subdivided County or State or Corner Lot Corner Structure
per Table 1 Subdivision Federal County or Lot State
Taney Road Highway Subdivision or
County Road Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Non- None 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet None, 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
residential except
structure where
served by adjoining
public sewer A or R
and water districts,
then not
less than
25 feet
each side
Non- None 100 feet 25 feet 50 feet None, 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
Residential except
structure where
without adjoining
public sewer A or R
and water districts,
then not
less than
100 feet
each side
Residential 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
dwelling
(existing)
Residential New
dwelling residential
(new) construction
not
permitted

SECTION 020.070 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the M-1 District. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)
Civic/Institutional
Animal Shelter P
Cemetery P Compliance with RSMo.214
Crematorium P
Club or Lodge P
College or University P
Detention Facilities C
Parks & Recreation P
Postal Facility P
Railroad Facility C
Recycling Collection, Drop-Off P

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Religious Assembly, Standard P
Religious Assembly, Large P
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major C
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Adult Entertainment Business C
Agricultural Sales /Services P
Amusement Park C
Archery Range Public, Indoor P
Auction House P
Business or Trade School P
Construction Sales/Services P
Convenience Store P
Financial Services, with or without drive-through P
Firearms Sales, Retail P
Funeral Services P
Greenhouse, Retail/ Wholesale P
Kennel, Commercial P
Landscaping and Lawn Care Service P
Marina P
Medical Marijuana Cultivation P
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities P
Medical Marijuana Infused Manufactured Type 1 P
Medical Marijuana Infused Manufactured Type 2 P
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility P
Medical Marijuana Transportation Facility P
Motorized Vehicle Tracks, Public C
Office P
Off-Premise Advertising P
Organic Recycling Facility (“Commercial
Composting”) C
Parking, Commercial P
Recreational Equipment Storage, Commercial P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor P
Repair Service, Consumer P
Restaurant, Fast Food P
Restaurant, General P
Retail Sales+Service P
Scrap and Salvage Service C
Self-Service Storage P
Service Station P
Shooting Range, Indoor P Subject to Article 030.000
Telecommunications Facility P Subject to Article 034.020
Utility and Stock Trailer Sales P

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Vehicle Repair, General P
Vehicle Sales/Rental P
Vehicle Service, Limited P
Vehicle Storage P
Veterinary Services P
Industrial
Aviation and Surface Transportation C
Industrial Service/ Yard C
Manufacturing and Production P
Warehouse and Freight Movement P
Wholesale Sales P
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Air Strip, Private C
Animal Production P
Animal Refuge Public or Private C
Crop Production P
Horticultural P
Recycling Center C
Wineries and Breweries C
Waste Related Use C
Zoological, Public or Private C

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ARTICLE 021.000 M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING OR
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

SECTION 021.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The M-2 General Manufacturing or Industrial District is intended to
provide for manufacturing and industrial development of a more general
and less restrictive nature than in the M-1 District in those areas where the
relationship to surrounding land use would create fewer problems of
compatibility and would not necessitate as stringent regulatory controls.
B. Certain offensive uses permitted in this Zoning District must observe
greater setback and setback requirements when adjacent to residential
areas.

SECTION 021.010 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES

A. Any use permitted in an M-1 District or permitted in certain parts subject
to Planning Commission authorization or this is not prohibited in the M-2
District by this Article or by any other law or order.
B. Any of the following uses, when located not less than three hundred (300)
feet from any R District, and not less than one hundred (100) feet from
any other Zoning District, except a M-1 District.
1. Acetylene manufacturing in excess of fifteen (15) pounds pressure
per square inch.
2. Automobile assembly.
3. Bleaching, cleaning and dyeing of large scale production.
4. Boiler shops, machine shops, structure steel fabricating shops,
railway care or locomotive shops, including repair, metal working
shops employing reciprocating hammers or presses over twenty
(20) tons rated capacity.
5. Brewing or distilling of liquors.
6. Brick, pottery, tile and terra cotta manufacturing.
7. Bulk station.
8. Candle or sperm oil manufacturing.
9. Coal yards.
10. Cooperage works.

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11. Dextrin, starch or glucose manufacturing.
12. Disinfectant, insecticide or poison manufacturing.
13. Dye and dyestuff manufacturing.
14. Enameling, lacquering or japanning.
15. Emery cloth or sandpaper manufacturing.
16. Felt manufacturing.
17. Flour or grain mill.
18. Forge or foundry works.
19. Gas generation or storage for illumination or heating.
20. Grain drying or poultry feed manufacturing, from refuse, mash or
grain.
21. Hair or hair products manufacturing.
22. Lime or lime products manufacturing.
23. Linoleum, oil cloth or oiled goods manufacturing.
24. Match manufacturing.
25. Meat packing; but not stockyards or slaughterhouses.
26. Oil, paint, shells, turpentine, varnish or enamel manufacturing, or
the grinding of colors by machine.
27. Paper and pulp manufacturing.
28. Perfume manufacturing.
29. Pickle, sauerkraut or sausage manufacturing.
30. Plaster manufacturing.
31. Poultry slaughterhouse, including packing and storage for
wholesale.
32. Printing ink manufacturing.
33. Radium extraction.
34. Sandblasting or cutting.
35. Sawmill, the manufacture of excelsior, wood fiber or sawdust
products.
36. Shoe blacking or polish or stove polish manufacturing.

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37. Soap manufacturing.
38. Steam power plant, except where necessary to a permitted
principal use.
39. Sugar refining.
40. Tar distillation or manufacturing.
41. Vinegar manufacturing.
42. Wire or rod drawing-nut, screw or bolt manufacturing.
43. Yeast manufacturing.
C. Any other use that is determined by the County Commission to be of the
same general character of the above permitted uses.
D. Adult entertainment establishments and uses as regulated in Article
027.000.

SECTION 021.020 CONDITIONAL USES REQUIRING PLANNING
COMMISSION AUTHORIZATION

A. Sewage disposal plants.
B. Storage, drying, cleaning of iron, junk, rags, glass, cloth, paper or
clippings, including sorting, refining, bailing, wood pulling and scouring.
C. Any other use that in the opinion of the Planning Commission is of a
similar character to these specified.
D. Any of the following uses shall be prohibited, unless located not less than
six hundred (600) feet from any Residential District, and not less than two
hundred (200) feet from any other Zoning District except an M-1 District;
and unless authorized by the Planning Commission as provided in Article
020.000 subject to such conditions and requirements as may in the opinion
of the Planning Commission be necessary to protect adjacent property and
prevent conditions that may become noxious or offensive.
1. Ammonia, chlorine, or bleaching powder manufacturing.
2. Animal black, lamp black, bone black or graphite manufacturing.
3. Celluloid or pyroxylin manufacturing, or explosive or inflammable
cellulose or pyroxylin products manufacturing or storage.
4. Cement, lime gypsum or plaster of paris manufacturing.
5. Creosote manufacture or treatment.

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6. Distillation of coal, petroleum, refuse, grain, wood or bones,
except in the manufacturing of gas.
7. Explosives manufacture or storage for small arms ammunition.
8. Fertilizer, compost manufacture or storage.
9. Fish curing, smoking or packing, fish oil manufacturing or
refining.

10. Garbage, offal, dead animals, refuse, rancid fats, incineration,
reduction or storage, salvage yards.
11. Glue manufacture, size or gelatin manufacture where the processes
include the refining or recovery of products from fish, animal or
offal.
12. Petroleum or inflammable liquids production, refining and storage
above ground.
13. Rubber, caoutchouc or gutta percha manufacture and treatment
from crude or scrap material.
14. Slaughtering of animals or stockyards.
15. Smelting of ferrous or non-ferrous ores.
16. Storage, curing or tanning of raw, green or salted hides and skins.
17. Sulphurous, sulfuric, nitric, picric, carbolic or hydrochloric or
other corrosive acid manufacture.
18. Any other use that in the opinion of the Planning Commission is of
a similar character to those specified above.

SECTION 021.030 ACCESSORY USES

A. Accessory uses and structures permitted and as regulated in the M-1
District except as is modified by this Section.
B. Other uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to a
permitted principal use, except of a type that is permitted only subject to
Board of Adjustment authorization.
C. Any other use when an incidental and necessary accessory use to a
permitted principal use, when authorized by the Board of Adjustment as
provided by Article 049.000, subject to such conditions and requirements
as may, in the opinion of the Board of Adjustment , be necessary to protect
adjacent property and prevent conditions that may become noxious or
offensive.

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SECTION 021.040 REQUIRED CONDITIONS

A. The requirement that certain business, services or processing shall be
conducted within a completely enclosed building shall not apply to any
principal use permitted under Article 020.000 in the M-1 District.
1. Any such use may be conducted in the M-2 District within or
without a building or enclosure, subject to any applicable distance
limitations set forth in Article 021.000
B. All junk or salvage yards shall be enclosed by a solid board fence or wall
not less than ten (10) feet high of new material and well maintained.

SECTION 021.050 PROHIBITED USES
A. Dwellings and residences of any kind,
1. Including hotels, motels, mobile home parks, schools, hospitals,
clinics, and other institutions for human care, except where
incidental to a permitted principal use;
2. Provided, however, that any of the aforesaid uses legally existing
in the M-2 District on the effective date of these Zoning
Regulations, or any amendment thereto, shall not be classified as a
non-conforming use as defined in Article 003.010
B. No use shall be permitted or authorized to be established or maintained
that, when conducted in compliance with the provisions of these Zoning
Regulations and any additional conditions or requirements prescribed by
the Planning Commission, is or may become hazardous, noxious or
offensive due to the emission of odor, smoke, cinders, gas, fumes, noise,
vibration, refuse matter or water carried waste.
C. Any use that produces more than one thousand five hundred (1,500)
gallons of wastewater per day without being connected to a public sewer
system.

SECTION 021.060 AREA REQUIREMENTS

A. Dwellings or residential parts of non-residential buildings are not
permitted in an M-2 District.
B. Existing dwellings or residential parts of existing nonresidential buildings
without public sewer service may not be subdivided on lot(s) less than
three (3) acres.
C. The following minimum area measurements shall be observed:

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Min. Lot Min. Front Front Side Side Setback Side Rear Rear
Size if Frontage Setback Setback Setback Corner Lot Setback Setback Accessory
Subdivided County or State or County or Corner Structure
per Table 1 Subdivision Federal Subdivision Lot State
Taney Road Highway Road or
County Federal
Subdivision Highway
Regulations
Non- None 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet None, 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
residential except
structure where
served by adjoining
public sewer A or R
and water districts,
then not
less than
25 feet
each side
Non- None 100 feet 25 feet 50 feet None, 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
Residential except
structure where
without adjoining
public sewer A or R
and water districts,
then not
less than
100 feet
each side
Residential 2 acres 70 feet 25 feet 50 feet 7 feet 12 ½ feet 25 feet 10 feet 5 feet
dwelling
(existing)
Residential New
dwelling residential
(new) construction
not permitted

SECTION 021.070 USE REGULATIONS
The following table shows which uses are allowed in the M-2 District. For a summary of
uses allowed in all Zoning Districts, see Article 007.000
P = Permitted by-right; C= Allowed only if reviewed and approved as a Conditional Use (See Article 023.000)
Civic/Institutional
Animal Shelter P
Cemetery P Compliance with RSMo.214
Crematorium P
Club or Lodge P
College or University P
Detention Facilities C
Parks & Recreation P
Postal Facility P
Railroad Facility P
Recycling Collection, Drop-Off P
Religious Assembly, Standard P

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Religious Assembly, Large P
Safety Services P
Utility Service, Major P
Utility Service, Minor P
Commercial
Adult Entertainment Business C
Agricultural Sales /Services P
Amusement Park C
Archery Range Public, Indoor P
Business or Trade School P
Construction Sales/Services P
Convenience Store P
Financial Services, with or without drive-through P
Firearms Sales, Retail P
Funeral Services P
Greenhouse, Retail/ Wholesale P
Kennel, Commercial P
Landscaping and Lawn Care Service P
Marina P
Medical Marijuana Cultivation P
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities P
Medical Marijuana Infused Manufactured Type 1 P
Medical Marijuana Infused Manufactured Type 2 P
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility P
Medical Marijuana Transportation Facility P
Motorized Vehicle Tracks, Public C
Office P
Organic Recycling Facility (“Commercial
Composting”) C
Off-Premise Advertising P
Parking, Commercial P
Recreational Equipment Storage, Commercial P
Recreation+Entertainment, Outdoor P
Repair Service, Consumer P
Restaurant, Fast Food P
Restaurant, General P
Scrap and Salvage Service C
Self-Service Storage P
Service Station P
Telecommunications Facility P Subject to Article 034.020
Utility and Stock Trailer Sales P
Vehicle Repair, General P
Vehicle Sales/Rental P
Vehicle Service, Limited P
Vehicle Storage P

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Veterinary Services P
Industrial
Aviation and Surface Transportation P
Industrial Service/ Yard P
Manufacturing and Production P
Warehouse and Freight Movement P
Wholesale Sales P
Agricultural and Other Uses
Accessory Structure P Subject to Section 003.080
Air Strip, Private C
Animal Production P
Animal Refuge Public or Private C
Crop Production P
Horticultural P
Recycling Center P
Soil Extractions P
Wineries and Breweries P
Waste Related Use P
Zoological, Public or Private P

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Article 022.000 – PUD Planned Unit Development

ARTICLE 022.000 PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 022.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of overlay Zoning District
and a type of development plan that primarily address the issues of mixed-
use or cluster development. PUD Zoning Districts are inextricably linked
to PUD plans in that no rights of development apply to a PUD zoning
designation other than those of the approved PUD plan.
B. The Planned Unit Development is calculated to promote flexibility and
more inventive design than is generally possible under customary Zoning
Regulations.
C. It is hereby intended to permit Planned Unit Developments upon
application and upon approval of site and use plans.
1. Suitability of such tracts for a Planned Unit Development
designation shall be determined by and shall be made according to
the provisions of the Comprehensive Development Plan, and
designed to;

a. Lessen congestion in the streets;

b. Secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;
c. Promote health and the general welfare;
d. Provide adequate light and air, to prevent the overcrowding
of land;
e. Avoid undue concentration of population;
f. Preserve features of historical significance; and
g. Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, parks, other public requirements.
2. With a reasonable consideration being given to, among other
things, the character of the Zoning District and its peculiar
suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the
land throughout the County.
D. In a Planned Unit Development, the regulations that are imposed are
intended to accomplish the same purposes as do Zoning Regulations and
other applicable regulations in Zoning Districts that are developed on a
lot-by-lot basis, rather than on a unified basis.

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E. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent an applicant from
submitting, at his or her option, a subdivision plat or site plan for
simultaneous review with the Planned Unit Development Plans.

SECTION 022.010 GENERAL PROCEDURES

A. Pre-Application Conference.
1. A Pre-Application Conference is an informal procedure to assist
the applicant in meeting various requirements of Taney County
and to provide a preview of the proposed Planned Unit
Development’s conceptual layout.
2. To obtain further information in connection with the preparation of
the Planned Unit Development application, each applicant shall
confer with representatives from the Planning & Zoning
Department and any other pertinent agency.
B. The PUD Concept Plan shall be prepared in compliance with the
directives stated herein.
1. The owners of a tract of land located in any Zoning District
containing no less than five (5) acres may apply for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) and submit for the Planning Commission’s
review, a Concept Plan for the use and development of such tract
of land for a Planned Unit Development project.
2. In accepting such a plan for review, the Planning Commission
must be satisfied that the proponents of the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) project intend to complete it within a
reasonable time as determined by the Planning Commission.
3. Such plan shall be prepared by a registered engineer or architect
and shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
a. A legal description of the proposed PUD project with total
number of acres in the project and the number of acres
allocated for each respective land use for the proposed
PUD.
b. A written report describing the overall concept of the plan
(including supporting graphics). At a minimum the plan
shall include the following information:
(1) The total land area, expressed in acres and as a
percentage of the total area at full development to
be devoted to various land uses and intensities.
(2) The approximate total number of dwelling units
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number of bedrooms for multi-family units.

(3) Square footage devoted to non-residential uses.
(4) The gross and net residential density within the
project and within each component of the Zoning
District. Flood area and open space ratios, and other
data relating to intensity of development.
(5) The proposed number of off-street parking and
loading spaces for each use.
(6) A generalized description of water service, sanitary
sewerage, utilities, management of storm water
runoff, maintenance of common areas, and other
essential services.

C. A PUD site plan illustrating the requested use allocations and their
respective location within the Zoning District. The plan shall include, at a
minimum, the following:
1. A general land use plan with a description of the type, location,
and nature of each land use allocation within the Zoning District.
2. A circulation plan which illustrates both external and internal
traffic ways, including proposed and existing right-of-ways,
pedestrian travel ways, and other transportation improvements.
3. A generalized landscape plan including buffers, perimeter
treatments, and berming, and screening of adjacent properties.
4. A sign plan that coordinates the size, location, and illumination of
signs proposed within the Zoning District.
5. A PUD improvement plan including potential problems and
proposed solutions to:
a. Wastewater disposal.
b. Storm water disposal and/or interior drainage.
c. Water supply and supplier.
d. Electrical supply and supplier.
e. Soils and geological conditions.
f. Topography.

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6. A final PUD development plan will be required only if the County
Commission or the Planning Commission determines that a final
and more detailed development plan is required to adequately
safeguard the public interest.

SECTION 022.020 PERMITTED USES

A. A Planned Unit Development shall specify both for the project as a whole
and/or for subareas within the project, as appropriate, those principal and
accessory uses that are to be permitted, and may include or exclude uses
from the Planned Unit Development or include uses with conditions as
appropriate to achieve the intent of these provisions.
B. In making its determination of the uses to be permitted within the Planned
Unit Development, the County Commission may consider:
1. The compatibility and relationship of permitted uses adjoining or
in proximity to the Planned Unit Development;
2. The appropriateness of permitted uses for the area in general;
3. Their overall impact on the community; and
4. The consistency of the permitted uses with the Master Plan and
other adopted plans and policies.

SECTION 022.030 REGULATIONS

A. The Development Plan shall contain provisions to regulate the intensity of
development within the Planned Unit Development. Such provisions may
apply to the project as a whole or to subareas within the project as
appropriate.
B. The following regulations shall apply to Planned Unit Developments:
1. For non-residential development, the intensity of development may
be regulated:
a. By specifying maximum square footage or gross leasable
area;
b. By specifying setbacks, height and bulk restrictions; or
c. By a combination of such restrictions for the project as a
whole or for components or subareas within the project.
2. In addition, non-residential Development Plans may specify
performance standards to be imposed on the project and
restrictions regarding the location and nature of industrial,
commercial and other non-residential activities.

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3. The County Commission may impose such Standards and
restrictions necessary to achieve the intent of this Article.
4. In making its determination regarding the intensity of development
and appropriate performance standards, the Planned Unit
Development may consider:
a. The character and scale of similar developments;
b. The character and scale of surrounding development, and
the area in general;
c. The real or anticipated impact on public facilities and
services; and
d. Consistency with the Master Plan and other adopted plans
and policies.
C. Maximum Number of Dwelling Units equals the entire area of the
property (exclusive of all road right-of-ways to be utilized for residential
purposes) divided by the maximum density permitted within the Zoning
District(s) in effect for the property at the time of Planned Unit
Development application, as shown by the table below:

Zoning District Maximum Residential Density
A-1 Agricultural 1 dwelling unit/2 acres
RR-1 Rural Residential 1 dwelling unit/2 acres

R-1 Single-Family Residential 1 dwelling units/acre – On-Site System
5 dwelling units/acre – Sewer

R-2 One & Two-Family Residential 1 dwelling unit/acre-On Site Waste Water
5 dwelling units/acre - Sewer
R-3 Multi-Family Residential 22 dwelling units/acre
NR-1 Single-Family Residential 1 dwelling units/ acre – On-Site System
Nightly Rental District 5 dwelling units/acre – Sewer
NR-3 Multi-Family Residential 22 dwelling units/acre
Nightly Rental District

1. The permitted number of dwelling units may be distributed in any
manner over the residential portion of the project consistent with
the intent and provisions of this Article.
2. The Development Plan shall specify distribution of residential
density for the project as a whole or for subareas within the project
as appropriate.

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D. In making its determination regarding the distribution of residential
densities, the County Commission may consider:
1. The compatibility of residential densities with other uses within the
Zoning District as well as outside the Zoning District;
2. The impact of residential densities on public facilities and services;
and
3. The consistency with the Master Plan and other adopted plans and
policies.
E. The Planned Unit Development design shall specify:
1. Conditions, restrictions and standards relating to the timely
provisions of necessary public facilities as appropriate.
2. The County Commission may impose conditions, restrictions and
standards as appropriate to achieve the intent of these regulations.
3. In making its determination regarding such conditions, restrictions
and standards, the County Commission may consider:
a. The adequacy of existing facilities;
b. The timely provision of adequate facilities;
c. The impact of the proposed development on existing and/or
planned facilities;
d. The overall cost to the community; and
e. Approved water and sewer systems shall be required.
F. The Planned Unit Development design shall specify the location and
general design of ingress and egress to the project along with access
restrictions as appropriate.
1. The County Commission may impose such access standards and
restrictions as necessary to protect the integrity and function of the
County's thoroughfare system and to otherwise achieve the intent
of these regulations.
2. In making its determination regarding such access standards and
restrictions, the County Commission may consider:
a. The classification and function of the thoroughfare system,
existing and projected traffic volumes;
b. The condition and design of the affected thoroughfares;
c. The effect of the proposed development on traffic flow and
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d. The consistency with the Master Plan and other adopted
plans and policies.
G. Unless specifically modified by the Planned Unit Development design, the
off-street parking and loading requirements contained within the Zoning
Regulations shall apply.
1. Reductions in off-street parking and loading standards shall be
approved only if it can be demonstrated that parking will be less
due to:
a. Design and/or occupancy characteristics of the project,
and/or
b. The availability of public transportation.
H. Unless specifically modified by the Planned Unit Development design, the
sign regulations contained within the Zoning Regulations shall apply.
1. Modifications to the sign regulations shall be approved only if the
general intent of the sign regulations regarding size, location,
illumination, structural integrity and relation to surrounding uses is
satisfied.
I. The Planned Unit Development shall specify any special treatment of
perimeter areas designed to mitigate the impact of the project upon
adjoining properties and/or to achieve any appropriate transition between
land uses and densities.
1. The County Commission may impose such standards and
requirements for perimeter treatment it deems necessary:
a. To protect adjoining properties from adverse effects, and
b. To achieve an appropriate transition of land uses and densities.

SECTION 022.040 DETERMINATION

A. Upon determination by the Planning Administrator that the
proposed Planned Unit Development plan, as reviewed during the
pre-application conference, appears to conform to the requirements
of this Article and all other applicable requirements of these
Zoning Regulations, the applicant shall prepare and submit a
development plan which shall incorporate any changes or
modifications required or suggested by the Planning Commission,
and, if necessary, an application for a change of zoning.
1. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
the proposed Planned Unit Development. If the Planned
Unit Development design is found to comply with the
requirements set forth in this Article and other applicable

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provisions of these Zoning Regulations, the Planning
Commission shall submit said plan with the required
application by the proponents of the necessary change in
classification of the site of the proposed Planned Unit
Development together with its report and recommendation
to the County Commission.
2. The County Commission may modify the plan consistent
with the intent and meaning of these Zoning Regulations
and may rezone the property to the classification permitting
the proposed Planned Unit Development in substantial
conformity with the final plan as approved by them.
3. After the Planned Unit Development design has been
approved by the County Commission, and in the course of
carrying out this plan, adjustments or rearrangements of
buildings, parking areas, loading areas, entrances, heights
or setback requirements may be requested by the
proponents and provided such requests conform to the
standards established by the final Planned Unit
Development design and these Zoning Regulations, such
adjustments or rearrangements may be authorized by the
County Commission upon recommendation by the Planning
Commission.
4. Minor adjustments to the final Planned Unit Development
design shall be an administrative function of the Planning
Administrator. Preliminary and final plats will be required
after Development Plan approval.
5. After the final Planned Unit Development design has been
approved by the County Commission, and in the course of
carrying out this plan, if the proponents deviate from the
approved final Planned Unit Development design without
proper authority, the project's development shall be stopped
and the matter referred to the Taney County Commission
for subsequent review.

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Article 023.000 – Conditional Uses

ARTICLE 023.000 CONDITIONAL USES

SECTION 023.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
A Conditional Use consists of a use of land, a building or structure that is permitted in a
Zoning District only after approval is granted by the Planning Commission in accordance
with the provisions of these Regulations.
A Conditional Use Permit authorizes the recipient to make use of property in accordance
with the requirements of these Regulations as well as any additional requirements or
conditions imposed upon the granting of said permit. A Conditional Use Permit is
restricted to the individual recipient and is not transferable to another person or parcel of
land.

SECTION 023.010 RECOMMENDATIONS, STANDARDS AND CRITERIA ON
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
A. The Planning Commission shall have authority to allow any Conditional Use
permitted within a particular Zoning District.

B. When presenting to the Planning Commission at a public hearing an application
for a Conditional Use Permit shall be accompanied by a report setting forth the
Planning and Zoning Administrator’s proposed findings and the other
requirements of the Regulations, as well as uses on properties surrounding that of
the applicant, and recommendations, if any, for additional conditions to be
imposed by the Planning Commission.

C. If the Planning and Zoning Administrator proposes a finding that the application
fails to comply with the requirements of the Regulations, the requirement(s) in
question shall be identified and supporting reasons stated for the proposed finding
or conclusions.

D. The Planning Commission may deny said application or may direct the Planning
and Zoning Administrator to issue a Conditional Use Permit which shall set forth
the conditions and restrictions imposed upon such permit by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. The property where a Conditional Use Permit is granted
shall not be used to establish compatibility for or with any future Conditional Use
application.

E. The Planning Commission may grant or deny a Conditional Use Permit upon
finding that the proposed use meets, or fails to meet, all requirements set forth in
the section allowing such conditional use, and impose such conditions on the

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issuance of a Conditional Use Permit as will, in the Planning Commission’s
judgment insure that:

1. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the Conditional Use in its
proposed location will not have a substantial adverse impact, be
detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or
general welfare;

2. The Conditional Use will not injure the use and enjoyment of other
property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted and
will not substantially and materially cause substantial injury to property
values within the area;

3. The establishment of the Conditional Use will not impede the normal and
orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses
permitted in the Zoning District;

4. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, site
design, and operating characteristics, including, but not limited to hours of
operation, traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor, duties, and other
external impacts;

5. Adequate public safety, transportation and utility facilities and services,
buffering, access roads, drainage, open spaces and other necessary public
services will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining
adequate levels of service for existing development.

6. Adequate access routes will be provided and designed to provide ingress
and egress as to minimize traffic congestion on the public roads and to
maximize traffic safety and prevent traffic hazards on the public roads;

7. The Conditional Use shall, in all other respects, conform to the
Regulations and all of the requirements contained therein, including, but
not limited to, any specific conditions relating to the proposed Conditional
Use and the applicable regulations of the Zoning District in which the
property is located.

8. The proposed use complies with the intent of the Master Plan.

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SECTION 023.020 LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS
In authorizing a conditional use, the Planning Commission may make such requirements,
limitations or conditions with respect to the location, construction, maintenance and
operation as may be reasonably necessary for the protection of the neighborhood or
adjacent properties.

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Article 024.000 – Nightly Rentals

ARTICLE 024.000 NIGHTLY RENTALS

SECTION 024.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
The purpose of this Article is to ensure that properties utilized for nightly rental are
compatible with surrounding uses. Nightly Rentals have the potential to be incompatible
with surrounding residential uses. Therefore, special regulation of Nightly Rental
properties is necessary to ensure that the use will be compatible with surrounding
residential uses and will not materially alter the neighborhoods in which they are located.

SECTION 024.010 DEFINITIONS

Nightly Rental
A dwelling unit or portion thereof, including an attached or detached guest quarters, by
any person or group of persons who occupies or is entitled to occupy a dwelling unit for
remuneration for a period of less than thirty (30) calendar days, counting portions of days
as full days. The term – Nightly Rental shall not include hotel, motel or bed and
breakfast establishments.
Bedroom
With respect to Nightly Rental, a bedroom is a room utilized primarily for sleeping that
shall have a floor area of not less than seventy (70) square feet, shall not be less than
seven (7) feet in any horizontal direction and shall contain at a minimum a door, a
window and a closet.
Person
For the purpose of establishing occupancy, is defined as an individual at least two (2)
years of age.
Remuneration
Compensation, money, rent or other bargained for consideration given in return for
occupancy, possession, or use of real property.

SECTION 024.020 REQUIREMENTS

A. Zoning Districts
1. Nightly Rental is allowed as a permitted use in the following
Zoning Districts: Single-Family Residential Nightly Rental
Districts (NR-1), Multi-Family Residential Nightly Rental Districts
(NR-3) and General Commercial (C-2) subject to compliance with
the requirements of this Article.

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2. Nightly Rental is allowed as a conditional use in the following
Zoning Districts: Agricultural (A-1), Rural Residential (RR-1),
(RV-1) Recreational Vehicle and (C-1) Neighborhood Commercial
subject to approval and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and
compliance with the requirements of this Article.

B. Required Signage
A sign shall be posted within five (5) feet of the front door of each
dwelling unit, both on the inside and on the outside of the dwelling unit,
containing the following information:
1. The name and telephone number of the Local Representative.
2. The name and address of the Owner.
3. The contact information for the Planning Department and the
Taney County Sheriff’s office.

4. The maximum occupancy permitted.
5. The number of off-street parking spaces provided on the property,
and the maximum number of vehicles allowed to be parked on the
property.

6. The solid waste disposal collection day if provided by a solid
waste company.

C. Occupancy
The maximum occupancy for a Nightly Rental shall be two (2) persons per
dwelling unit, plus two (2) persons per bedroom (e.g., a two (2) bedroom
dwelling unit is permitted a maximum occupancy of six (6) persons). The
maximum occupancy shall be further limited based upon the capacity of
the wastewater treatment system serving the Nightly Rental, off-street
parking requirements and local fire district occupancy limits, whichever is
lesser. The maximum occupancy of a Dwelling Unit may not exceed
twenty (20) persons.
D. Parking
One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each two (2) persons
of occupancy in a Nightly Rental. All Nightly Rentals shall provide
clearly marked and appropriately situated parking spaces for the
handicapped, one (1) such space in each parking area.
No additional vehicles shall be parked on the property than there are
designated off-street parking spaces. Inability to provide the required off-
street parking will reduce the permitted occupancy. A site plan shall be
submitted with an application for a Nightly Rental Conditional Use Permit
identifying the location of the required off-street parking.

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E. Solid Waste Disposal
The management company or a waste collection provider shall provide
weekly solid waste collection during all months that the Nightly Rental is
available for rent.
F. Lighting
Outdoor lighting shall be downward lit, subdued and have minimal off-site
impacts to adjoining properties.
G. Safety
All Nightly Rentals shall contain a minimum of one operable fire
extinguisher, operable smoke alarms and operable carbon monoxide
alarms in compliance with the local fire district regulations, where
applicable.
H. Missouri Department of Revenue Compliance
A valid Missouri Department of Revenue Sales Tax License shall be
provided to the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a Zoning
Certificate.
I. Fire Protection District Inspection
Each Nightly Rental Dwelling Unit shall be inspected annually by the Fire
District, unless waived by the local Fire District, in order to determine
whether it meets adequate safety requirements of the applicable adopted
fire codes. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Certificate, the Owner shall
make all necessary alterations to the dwelling unit as required by the Fire
District Official pursuant to the applicable adopted fire codes.
J. Local 24-Hour Representative

The Owner of the property shall designate a “Local Representative”. The
Local Representative shall be available on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven
(7) days per week basis. The Local Representative may be the owner, a
property management company representative, agent, designee or other
person employed, authorized or engaged by the owner to manage, rent or
supervise the Nightly Rental. The Local Representative shall maintain a
residence or permanent place of business within either Taney County or
the counties adjoining Taney County and shall be available on a twenty-
four (24) hour, seven (7) days per week basis.

1. Change Local Representative
The Local Representative may be changed by the Owner from time
to time throughout the term of the permit, by the Owner filing a
revised permit application that includes the name, address and

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telephone number of the new Local Representative. Failure to
notify the County of a change in the Local Representative
constitutes a Violation pursuant to Article 046.000 and may also
lead to the revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Complaints
The Local Representative must be authorized by the Owner to
respond to questions or concerns from the occupants or neighbors.
The Local Representative shall serve as the initial contact person if
there are questions or complaints regarding the operation of the
property as a Nightly Rental. The Local Representative must
respond to those complaints in a timely manner to ensure that the
use of the property complies with the standards for Nightly Rental
occupancy, as well as other pertinent County code requirements
pertaining to noise, disturbances, or nuisances, as well as State law
pertaining to the consumption of alcohol, or the use of illegal
drugs.
3. Availability
If the Taney County Sheriff’s Department is not able to contact the
Local Representative in a timely manner twice during a twelve
month period, this shall be considered a Violation pursuant to
Section 046.000 and may also lead to revocation of the Conditional
Use Permit.

K. Required Buffering
A buffer shall be established between any structure utilized for Nightly
Rental and any existing residential land use. The required buffer will be at
the discretion of the Planning Commission.
L. Additional Conditions and Considerations
The Planning Commission may, at their discretion, impose additional
conditions or stipulations that it deems necessary. The Planning
Commission may consider the terms and provisions set forth in
subdivision covenants and restrictions recorded that apply to the property
or land on which the proposed Nightly Rental is located in making a
determination as to whether to grant, deny, or place special conditions on
the approval and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
M. Compliance
Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth herein shall be the
non-delegable responsibility of the owner of the Nightly Rental; and each
owner of a Nightly Rental shall be strictly liable for complying with the
conditions set forth in this Section or imposed by Taney County. The
Owner shall comply with all applicable County, State and Federal
Regulations.
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N. All Nightly Rentals Shall Obtain a Conditional-Use Permit
All Nightly Rentals, not located in Zoning District NR-1, NR-3 or C-2
shall require approval and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
O. Revocation
The Planning Department is hereby authorized to revoke any Nightly
Rental Conditional Use Permit issued under the terms of this Section, if,
after due investigation, it determines that the holder thereof has repeatedly
violated any provisions of this Section or that any facility is being
maintained in an unsanitary or unsafe manner, or is a nuisance.
P. Limitation of Liability

Taney County assumes no responsibility for the operation of the site and
Owner covenants and agrees to hold Taney County harmless for any
injury or damage which may occur, of whatever type or nature, as a result
of the operation of the Nightly Rental. Owner shall maintain appropriate
liability insurance for the Nightly Rental. Owner further warrants and
agrees to compensate Taney County for any expense incurred in the
defense of any lawsuit or other type of action which may be brought
against said County as a result of said Owner’s operation of this use.

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Article 025.000 – Home Occupations

ARTICLE 025.000 HOME OCCUPATIONS

SECTION 025.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT
The purpose of the home occupations provisions is to allow for home occupations that are
compatible with the neighborhoods in which they are located. Home occupations are
limited to those uses that may be conducted within a residential dwelling, that are clearly
secondary to the residential use of the dwelling, without changing the appearance or
condition of the residence.

SECTION 025.010 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Home occupations are permitted accessory uses in residential districts so long as all of
the following conditions are observed:
A. No more than one (1) person other than a member of the immediate family
occupying the dwelling shall be employed.
B. Not more than fifty (50) percent of the floor area of one (1) story of the
dwelling is devoted to the home occupation.
C. The appearance of the structure shall not be altered or and the occupation
within the residence shall not be conducted in a manner that would cause
the premise to differ from its residential character either by the use of
colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs or the emission of sounds,
noises or vibrations.
D. The home occupation must be conducted within the principal dwelling, the
garage or accessory building. Any detached garage or accessory building
must be located on the same lot as the dwelling, must not be larger than
thirty-five (35) percent of the dwelling, must not occupy more than thirty-
five (35) percent of the required setback, and must not be located farther
than fifteen (15) feet from the dwelling unless located in the back yard.
E. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volumes
than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood, and any
need for parking generated by the conduct of such home occupation shall
be satisfied with off-street parking.
F. No commercial vehicle shall be used in connection with the home
occupation, or parked on the property.
G. No outdoor display of goods or outside storage of materials used in
the home occupation shall be permitted.

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H. Only one (1) nameplate will be allowed, subject to the following
requirements:
1. A nameplate may display the name of the occupant and/or the
name of the occupation;
2. A nameplate shall not exceed one (1) square foot in area;
3. Shall be non-illuminated; and
4. Shall not be erected in any required front or side setback area.
I. The use shall not generate traffic, parking, noise, vibration, glare, fumes,
odors or electrical interference beyond what normally occurs in the
applicable Zoning District.
J. The following are typical examples of uses that often can be conducted
within the limits of the restrictions established in this Section and thereby
qualify as home occupations. Uses that qualify as "home occupations" are
not limited to those named in this paragraph (nor does the listing of a use
in this paragraph automatically qualify it as a home occupation):
1. Artists and sculptors.
2. Authors and composers.
3. Beauty shop - one (1) chair.
4. Dressmakers, seamstresses and tailors.
5. Family day care home, limited to not more than five (5) children.
6. Home crafts, such as model making, rug weaving, lapidary work
and cabinet making.
7. Office facility of a minister, rabbi or priest.
8. Office facility of a sales person, sales representative or
manufacturer's representative, provided that no retail or wholesale
transactions are made on the premise.
9. Office facility of an architect, artist, broker, dentist, physician,
engineer, instructor in arts and crafts, insurance agent, land
surveyor, lawyer, musician or real estate agent.
10. Music or dancing teachers, provided that the instruction shall be
limited to four (4) pupils at any given time except for occasional
groups.
11. The letting for hire of not more than two (2) rooms for
rooming or boarding use for not more than two (2) persons,
neither of whom is a transient.

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K. The following uses shall not be permitted as home occupations due to the
potential to beyond the limits and restrictions permitted for home
occupations and thereby impairing the use and value of a residentially
zoned area for residence purposes:
1. Animal hospitals
2. Antique shops
3. Auto repair
4. Clinics or hospitals
5. Dancing schools
6. Gift shops
7. Mortuaries
8. Nursery schools
9. Painting of vehicles, trailers or boats
10. Private clubs
11. Renting of trailers, boats or watercraft
12. Repair shops or service establishments, except the repair of
electrical appliances, typewriters, cameras or other similar small
items
13. Restaurants
14. Stables or kennels

SECTION 025.020 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
Home occupations are permitted as accessory uses in agricultural districts. The home
occupations permitted in Article 025.000 will be considered principal uses. The home
occupations permitted in the provisions for home occupations in residential districts will
be considered accessory uses. Uses prohibited as home occupations in residential
districts, as well as any other use deemed appropriate for a home occupation by the
Planning Commission, may be permitted as home occupations in agricultural districts
upon approval and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
A. A Conditional Use Permit may be granted for home occupations so long as
the following conditions are observed:
1. No more than one (1) employee other than a member of the
immediate family occupying the dwelling shall be employed.

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2. The home occupation must be conducted within the dwelling unit,
the garage or an accessory building, subject to the following
conditions:
a. The detached garage or accessory building must not be
larger than fifty (50) percent of the floor area of the
dwelling,
b. Must be located on the same tract of land as the dwelling,
and
c. Must be located farther than fifty (50) feet from the
dwelling.
3. The home occupation must not occupy more than fifty (50) percent
of the floor area of one (1) story of the dwelling.
4. The use shall not generate significantly greater volumes of traffic
than would normally occur in the rural area. All parking shall be
conducted off-street.
5. Two (2) commercial vehicles associated with an agricultural home
occupation may be parked on the property. Storage shall be in an
appropriate manner. Additional screening may be required for
vehicles over one (1) ton or vehicles with logos printed on the
sides. Additional screening may include an enclosed garage,
board fence (up to eight (8) feet tall) or vegetative screening.
6. The outdoor display of goods or outside storage of materials used
in the home occupation shall not be permitted.
7. Only one (1) nameplate will be allowed, subject to the following
requirements:
a. The nameplate may display the name of the occupant
and/or the name of the occupation;
b. The nameplate shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area;
c. Shall be non-illuminated; and
d. Must be displayed on the same tract of land as the dwelling.
8. The use shall not generate traffic, parking, noise, vibration, glare,
fumes, odors or electrical interference that would affect
neighboring residences.
9. The property must conform to all other agricultural district
requirements, or if surveyed or platted prior to adoption of these
Zoning Regulations, the dwelling or accessory building must be at
least one hundred (100) feet from the nearest neighboring
residence.

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10. Any other condition imposed by the Planning Commission.

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ARTICLE 026.000 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES

A. Any use designated as temporary for special events such as fairs, festivals, re-
enactments, or outdoor concerts, roadside produce stands (not including those
agricultural products grown on-site), but including other uses involving retail
sales must have a Conditional Use Permit to be allowed in any Agricultural or
Residential Zoning District .

1. Activities conducted as fund raising events for non-profit organizations
such as churches, libraries and museums do not require a conditional use.

2. The Planning Commission shall have authority to allow any conditional
use proposed, subject to finding that such use is not inappropriate for the
neighborhood and or for adjacent properties. The Planning Commission
may make requirements, limitations or conditions with respect to the
location, construction, maintenance and operation deemed reasonably
necessary for the protection of the neighborhood or adjacent properties.

3. No permit shall be granted for a period exceeding thirty (30) days except
to promote seasonal sales or to allow a reasonable period in which to erect
and take down temporary structures.

4. A site plan must be submitted with all applications showing temporary
structures, parking facilities and drives, emergency access easements and
any applicable setbacks.

B. Special events for outdoor events must include provisions for public safety,
assurance of sanitary conditions, and adequate site design to accommodate
vehicles and traffic, pedestrians, and temporary structures. At minimum an
applicant must include:

1. Provisions for adequate parking facilities;

2. Estimates of the expected attendance for adequate restroom and
wastewater disposal facilities;

3. Access easements for ambulance and other emergency services to the
entire special event area;

4. A litter control plan identifying the location of all trash receptacles;

5. Arrangements must be made for security or policing during and after the
hours of the event; and

6. Provisions must be made for any temporary street closure with the proper
County office.

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ARTICLE 027.000 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES

SECTION 027.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The purpose of these Zoning Regulations is to enact content-
neutral regulations that address the adverse secondary effects of
sexually-oriented businesses (adult entertainment establishments),
in compliance with the requirements of the First Amendment.

B. The Master Plan and these Zoning Regulations require that
adjacent land uses be compatible. It is the intent of this Article to
require such compatibility when siting adult entertainment uses.

C. Adult entertainment land uses are considered incompatible with
certain land uses, such as residences, religious facilities, day care
facilities, libraries, youth centers, parks and schools, and should be
separated and buffered from such uses. It is the intent of this
Article to implement separation and buffering strategies
protecting uses that are incompatible with adult entertainment uses.

D. Careful sitting of adult entertainment uses is necessary to properly
integrate such uses into compatible land use zones. It is the intent
of this Article to carefully select certain zones for the adult
entertainment uses that will minimize impacts to other land uses in
the selected zones.

E. Careful site planning of adult entertainment uses is necessary to
properly integrate adult entertainment businesses among non-adult
entertainment uses to avoid conflicts that impact the desirability of
the commercial area for existing uses. It is the intent of this Article
to develop and require implementation of sitting techniques to
minimize land use impacts from adult entertainment uses upon
surrounding land uses.

SECTION 027.010 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT DEFINITIONS
Adult Entertainment Business
An establishment used for presenting material, selling material or featuring
entertainment that is distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on displaying,
depicting, describing or relating to sexual activities or anatomical areas that are
sexual in nature and/or which exclude minors by virtue of age.

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SECTION 027.020 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES PERMITTED IN
CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
RESTRICTIONS AND STANDARDS
A. An adult entertainment business may be authorized by the
Planning Commission as Conditional Uses in the following Zoning
Districts subject to the standards and requirements of Section 4 of
this Article and spacing requirements identified below:
1. Zoning Districts permitted: C-2, M-1, or M-2 district.
2. Spacing and buffering requirements.
a. No adult entertainment business shall be located closer than
two thousand (2,000) feet from another adult entertainment
business, whether such other facility is located within or
outside the unincorporated area of Taney County.
b. No adult entertainment facility shall be located, operated or
maintained within one thousand (1,000) feet of any
sensitive land uses, which includes property used for:
(1) Public and private schools;
(2) Licensed day-care operations;
(3) Public parks;
(4) Public buildings;
(5) State-certified daycare;
(6) Churches, cemeteries or other religious facilities or
institutions;
(7) Residential and lodging uses and property zoned
primarily for residential uses, including A-R
Agricultural Residence District, R-1 Single-Family
Residential District, R-2 One and Two-Family
Residential District, R-3 Multi-Family Residential
District, MH-1 Manufactured Home Park or
Subdivision District or RV-1 Recreational Vehicle
Park District zones; and/or
(8) Any establishment that is oriented primarily toward
children.
c. No adult entertainment business shall serve alcoholic
beverages or be located closer than two thousand (2,000)
feet from any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages

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(either sold, consumed, or site-ups, by the drink or through
package sales).
d. General Standards: All the standards of Section 011.030 of
this Article shall apply.
e. Measuring Required Distances. The distances between
adult entertainment facilities and sensitive land uses
identified in Section 027.020. hereof or the spacing
distances between adult entertainment facilities shall be
measured by following a straight line, without regard to
intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point of
the property parcel upon which the proposed adult
entertainment facility or use is to be located to the nearest
point of the sensitive parcel of property or the Zoning
District boundary line from which the proposed adult
entertainment use is to be separated.

SECTION 027.030 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
Adult entertainment facilities shall conform to the following general standards:
A. All on-site parking areas and premise entries of adult entertainment
uses shall be illuminated from dusk until one (1) hour past closing
with a lighting system that provides an average maintained
horizontal illumination of one foot-candle of light on the parking
strips and/or walkways. An on-premise exterior lighting plan shall
be presented to and approved by the Planning Department prior to
the operation of any such use.
B. All parking must be visible from the fronting street. Access to the
exterior rear of the building shall be denied to any persons other
than employees or public officials during the performance of their
respective duties and tasks by means of fencing.
C. The following signing provisions shall be followed:
1. There shall be no electronic reader boards or changing message
center signs.
2. All adult entertainment facilities shall have facades, exteriors, and
exits which must be indistinguishable from surrounding buildings.
Illustrations depicting partially or totally nude males and/or
females shall not be posted or painted on any exterior wall of the
building used for such business or on any door or apparatus
attached to such building.
D. No one under 21 years of age shall be admitted to any adult
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applies to any employees, agents, servants or independent
contractors working on the premise during hours when nude
entertainment is being presented.
E. Nude entertainment shall only be available at an adult
entertainment establishment from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 12:00
midnight, Monday through Saturday of each week.
F. Any adult entertainment facility operating as of the effective date
of these Regulations that are not in compliance with Section
027.020 of this Article shall be allowed to continue operating
without compliance for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Six
(6) months after these Regulations becomes effective, all adult
entertainment facilities must fully comply with these Regulations,
including Section 027.020 of this Article or be subject to the
penalty provisions set forth herein.

G. No landowner or lessee shall knowingly permit an adult
entertainment establishment to be operated or maintained upon a
premise, property, or structure under his, her, or its control, in
violation of Section 027.030 of this Article.
H. All standards of the underlying Zoning District must be met or
complied with.
I. All adult entertainment facilities shall be required to comply with
the requirements of the Master Plan to promote compatibility with
surrounding land uses in both commercial and manufacturing
zones.
J. Except for the period set forth in subparagraph F above, each day
of operation in violation of any provision of these Zoning
Regulations shall constitute a separate violation.
K. Any adult entertainment business that engages in repeated or
continuing violations of these Zoning Regulations shall constitute a
public nuisance. For purposes of these Zoning Regulations
“repeated violations” means three (3) or more violations of any
provision set out in these Zoning Regulations within a one (1) year
period dating from the time of any violation, and a “continuing
violation” means a violation of any provision set out in these
Zoning Regulations lasting for three (3) or more consecutive days.
L. If any provision of these Zoning Regulations is held invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not invalidate any regulation in its entirety, and to this end the
provisions of these Zoning Regulations are declared to be
severable.

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M. Any adult entertainment establishment operating before the
effective date of this Regulation shall comply with every provision
of this Regulation and all future amendments to this Regulation,
except as set forth in item F above.

SECTION 027.040 INTERVENING USES
Sensitive land uses specified in Section 027.030 of this Article shall not be allowed to
locate within the specified distances to an adult entertainment facility. Any party
proposing to locate such a use or zone within the specified distances of an adult
entertainment facility is considered an intervening use and may do so only after obtaining
a variance from the Board of Adjustment.

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ARTICLE 028.000 MEDICAL MARIJUANA

SECTION 028.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

The purpose of the Medical Marijuana provisions is to allow for placement of
Medical Marijuana facilities in Taney County that are compatible with the Zoning
Districts in which they are located.

SECTION 028.010 DEFINITIONS

Administer

A direct application of marijuana to a qualifying patient by way of any of the following
methods:

a) Ingestion of capsules, teas, oils, and other marijuana-infused products;
b) Vaporization or smoking of dried flowers, buds, plant material, extracts, or
oils;
c) Application of ointments or balms;
d) Transdermal patches and suppositories;
e) Consuming marijuana-infused food products;
f) Any other method recommended by a qualifying patient physician.

Department

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, or its successor agency.

Entity

A natural person, corporation, professional corporation, nonprofit corporation,
cooperative corporation, unincorporated association, business trust, limited liability
company, general or limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, or
any other legal entity.

Flowering Plant

A marijuana plant from the time it exhibits the first signs of sexual maturity through
harvest.

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Marijuana or Marihuana

Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis ruderalis, hybrids of such species and
any other strains commonly understood within the scientific community to constitute
marijuana as well as resin extracted from the plant and marijuana-infused products.
Marijuana or Marihuana do not include industrial hemp containing a crop-wide average
tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that does not exceed three-tenths of one percent
(0.3%) on a dry weight basis, or commodities or products manufactured from industrial
hemp.

Marijuana-Infused Products

Products that are infused with marijuana or an extract thereof and are intended for use or
consumption other than by smoking including but not limited to, edible products,
ointments, tinctures and concentrates.

Medical Marijuana Facilities

Refers collectively to any Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility, Medical Marijuana
Dispensary Facility, Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facility,
Medical Marijuana Testing Facility, and/or Medical Marijuana Transportation Facility.

Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facility

A facility licensed by the Department to acquire, cultivate, process, store, transport and
sell marijuana to a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility, Medical Marijuana Testing
Facility or to a Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facility.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility

A facility licensed by the Department to acquire, store, sell, transport, and deliver
marijuana, marijuana-infused products, and drug paraphernalia used to administer
marijuana as provided for in this Section to a qualifying patient, a primary caregiver,
another Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility, a Medical Marijuana Testing Facility, or
a Medical Marijuana-infused Products Manufacturing Facility.

Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facility

A facility licensed by the Department to acquire, store, manufacture, transport, and sell
marijuana-infused products to a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facility, a Medical
Marijuana Testing Facility, or to another Medical Marijuana-Infused Products
Manufacturing Facility.

Medical Marijuana Testing Facility

A facility certified by the Department to acquire, test, certify, and transport marijuana.

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Medical Marijuana Transportation Facility

A facility certified by the Department to transport marijuana to a qualifying patient, a
primary caregiver, a medical marijuana cultivation facility, a medical marijuana-infused
products manufacturing facility, a medical marijuana dispensary facility, a medical
marijuana testing facility, or another medical marijuana transportation facility.

Medical Use

The production, possession, delivery, distribution, transportation, or administration of
marijuana or a marijuana-infused product, or drug paraphernalia used to administer
marijuana or a marijuana-infused product for the benefit of a qualifying patient to
mitigate the symptoms or effects of a qualifying medical condition of a patient.

SECTION 028.020 MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY ZONING

A. Medical Marijuana Dispensary Facilities are allowed as a permitted use in the
following Zoning Districts: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District; C-2
General Commercial District; M-1 Light Manufacturing District; and M-2
General Manufacturing District.

B. Medical Marijuana Testing Facilities are allowed as a permitted use in the
following Zoning Districts: C-2 General Commercial District; M-1 Light
Manufacturing District; and M-2 General Manufacturing District.

C. Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facilities Type One are
allowed as a permitted use in the following Zoning Districts: M-1 Light
Manufacturing District; and M-2 General Manufacturing District.

D. Medical Marijuana-Infused Products Manufacturing Facilities Type Two are
allowed as a permitted use in the following Zoning Districts: C-2 General
Commercial District; M-1 Light Manufacturing District; and M-2 General
Manufacturing District.

E. Medical Marijuana Cultivation Facilities are allowed as a permitted use in the
following Zoning Districts: M-1 Light Manufacturing District; and M-2
General Manufacturing District. No outdoor cultivation of Medical Marijuana
shall be permitted unless the applicant first applies for and is issued a
Conditional Use Permit.

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F. Medical Marijuana Transportation Facilities are allowed as a permitted use in
the following Zoning Districts: C-2 General Commercial District; M-1 Light
Manufacturing District; and M-2 General Manufacturing District.

SECTION 028.030 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
A. Applications
In addition to all other submittals required by these Regulations, an application
for any of the Medical Marijuana Facilities described in this Section shall be
required to develop, implement, and maintain the following plans and
requirements, and submit said plans and requirements, as follows:

1. A detailed safety and security plan that addresses marijuana, customers,
employees, and neighboring residents, offices and businesses.
2. An order control plan which addresses odor mitigation practices,
including, but not limited to, engineering controls, such as system design
and operational processes, which shall be reviewed and certified by a
professional engineer or a certified industrial hygienist sufficient to
mitigate odors for all sources in order to contain all odors within the
facility.
3. A waste disposal plan specific to marijuana, marijuana plant waste, and
marijuana-infused products.
4. Days and hours of operation.

B. Compliance with Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
All applicants must possess and provide a valid DHSS license or certificate issued
for the appropriate medical marijuana facility for which a Zoning Certificate is
sought.

C. Use Limitations; Facility Location

1. No Medical Marijuana Facility shall be located in a residential structure in any
Zoning District.

2. No Medical Marijuana Facility shall be located within one thousand (1,000)
feet of a school, daycare center, or church.

a. In the case of a freestanding facility, the distance between the facility
and the school, daycare, or church shall be measured from the external

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wall of the facility structure closest in proximity to the school,
daycare, or church to the closed point of the property line of the
school, daycare, or church. If the school, daycare, or church is part of
a larger structure, such as an office building or strip mall, the distance
shall be measured to the entrance or exist of the school, daycare, or
church closest in proximity to the facility.

b. In the case of a facility that is part of a larger structure, such has an
office building or strip mall, the distance between the facility and the
school, daycare, or church shall be measured from the property line of
the school, daycare, or church to the facility’s entrance or exit closest
in proximity to the school, daycare, or church. If the school, daycare,
or church is part of a larger structure, such as an office building or
strip mall, the distance shall be measured to the entrance or exist of the
school, daycare, or church closest in proximity to the facility.

3. No Medical Marijuana Facility shall be located within one hundred and fifty
(150) feet of a residentially zoned property.

4. For purposes of this section, measurements shall be made along the shortest
path between the demarcation points that can be lawfully traveled by foot.

5. No facility shall be located in a trailer, cargo container, mobile or modular
unit, mobile home, recreational vehicle or other motor home.

6. No Medical Marijuana Facility shall permit the consumption or use of
Medical Marijuana on the premises.

D. Security
Facilities shall be in an enclosed freestanding secure building which includes
electronic locking systems, electronic surveillance and other features required by
the Department.

E. Residence in Facility
No person shall reside in or permit any person to resident in a Medical Marijuana
Facility.

F. Order Control; Ventilation
Medical Marijuana Facilities shall develop, implement, and maintain an order
control plan which addresses odor mitigation practices, including, but not limited

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to, engineering controls, such as system design and operational processes, which
shall be reviewed and certified by a professional engineer or a certified industrial
hygienist sufficient to mitigate odors for all sources in order to contain all odors
within the facility.

Medical Marijuana Facilities shall not be operated unless ventilation and air-
handling systems and other controls are designed, installed and maintained to
minimize the risks of explosions and fires, to include systems to prevent ignition;
plans for safe storage, use, and disposal of solvents, and policies for continuous
staff monitoring of all processes involving volatile solvents.

A ventilation/air filtration system shall be required that prevents odor from being
detectable at the boundaries of the lot within which the building housing the
Medical Marijuana Facility is located, except that if a Medical Marijuana Facility
is located in a multiple-tenant building, the ventilation/air filtration system must
prevent odor from being detectable outside the tenant space housing the Medical
Marijuana Facility.

G. Signage
All Medical Marijuana Facilities shall display all State of Missouri Licenses and
Business Licenses in a conspicuous place within twenty (20) feet from the main
entrance of the Facility.

For Medical Marijuana Facilities, there shall be no advertising signs other than
one (1) flush wall sign, door placard or window sign on the front of the Medical
Marijuana Facility. No sign associated with a Medical Marijuana Facility shall
use the word “marijuana,” “Cannabis,” or any other word or phrase commonly
understood to refer to marijuana unless such word or phrase is immediately
preceded by the word “medical” or the message of such sign includes the words
“for medical purposes” in letters no smaller than the largest letter on the sign.
Off-site signage is prohibited.

H. Medical Marijuana Dispensary
1. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary must be legally registered with and hold a
current valid license from the Department.
2. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary may not operate on the same site as a
facility used for growing, processing or testing medical marijuana.

3. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall have a single secure public entrance
and shall implement appropriate security measures to deter and prevent theft
of medical marijuana and unauthorized entrance into areas containing medical
marijuana.

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4. Permitted hours of operation of a Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall not
exceed 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. of the same calendar day.

5. A Medical Marijuana Dispensary shall:
a. Not have a drive-thru window;
b. Not have outdoor seating areas;
c. Not have outdoor vending machines;
d. Prohibit the administering of, or the consumption of medical marijuana
on the premises; and
e. Not offer direct or home delivery.

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Article 029.000 – Motorized Vehicle Tracks

ARTICLE 029.000 MOTORIZED VEHICLE TRACKS

SECTION 029.001 APPLICABILITY

Motorized vehicle tracks are not a protected use on Agricultural zoned land, per the
Missouri Farmland Preservation Act.

SECTION 029.010 PRIVATE

A. Privately owned motocross, motorcycle, ATV, or other motorized vehicle
racing tracks are allowed as a Conditional Use Permit; and only in an
Agricultural District (A-1), on parcels of land twenty (20) acres or more in
size.
B. Hours of use will be limited to between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm
for a period of not more than two (2) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour
period, or as stated in the Conditional Use Permit.
C. No part of the track or course may be located within four hundred feet
(400’) of the property line.
D. The operations shall not include overnight camping, sales of food or
beverages, or any other commercial activities.
E. All tracks are subject to MoDNR regulations (e.g. clean air, dust control).

SECTION 029.020 PUBLIC

A. Publicly owned or operated motocross, motorcycle, ATV, or other
motorized vehicle racing tracks are allowed as a Conditional Use Permit in
the General Commercial District C-2, Light Manufacturing or Industrial
District M-1 General Manufacturing or Industrial District (M-2), on
parcels of land twenty (20) acres or more.
B. Publicly owned or operated motocross, motorcycle, ATV, or other
motorized vehicle racing tracks may be allowed as a Planned Unit
Development (PUD), on parcels of land twenty (20) acres or more in size.
C. When dues or fees are assessed, whether informal or legally formed, the
operation is considered public and not permitted in any districts other than
C-2, M-1 & M-2 or PUD.
D. No part of the track or course may be located within four hundred feet
(400’) of the property line.

E. Overnight camping is limited to three (3) successive nights.

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F. Temporary restroom facilities are allowed for a three (3) day maximum
and only as supplemental to permanent restroom facilities.
G. All tracks are subject to MoDNR regulations (e.g. clean air, dust control).

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Article 030.000 – Shooting Ranges

ARTICLE 030.000 SHOOTING RANGES
SECTION 030.001 APPLICABILITY
The following standards shall apply to the development of a shooting range.
A. The minimum site area shall be fifteen (15) acres.
B. All shooting range parcels shall be located a minimum of five hundred
(500) feet from an R, NR or MH zoning district.
C. The minimum distance from any firing point measured in the direction of
fire to the nearest property line shall not be less than five hundred (500)
feet and at least three thousand (3,000) feet from any existing dwelling
unit.
D. A site plan must be submitted with an application for a Conditional Use
Permit that illustrates the general design of the facility, including but not
limited to, shooting areas layout, parking areas, proposed and existing
buildings.
E. Hours of operation shall be limited to sunrise to sunset.
F. The entire perimeter of all outdoor shooting ranges shall be fenced and
signed to reduce the potential for trespassing into firing zones. Warning
signs identifying the range shall be posted around the perimeter of the
parcel or parcels on which the shooting range is located at intervals of not
more than seventy-five feet (75).
G. All firing lines should be aimed at target lines to the northeast, north, or
northwest unless there is sufficient standing timber or other natural
topographic features.
H. No sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted on the
property. Signs announcing this restriction shall be posted in at least three
(3) locations on the property, including the parking area.
I. The facility owner shall provide to the County a hold-harmless agreement
signed by all owners of the facility to remain valid throughout the term of
the Conditional-Use Permit.
J. The following information shall be submitted with all applications for a
shooting range Conditional-Use Permit:

1. A list of all existing and proposed structures and appurtenances on
the range including landscaping, screening, buildings, driveways,
parking areas, walkways, utilities, etc.

2. Information pertaining to firing lines, firing positions, target lines.

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3. Other information deemed appropriate by the Planning and Zoning
Department, the Planning and Zoning Commission, or the County
Commission.
K. The facility shall be monitored during hours of operation by an attendant,
and no unsupervised clients shall be permitted in any of the shooting
areas.

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Article 031.000 – Airport Zone

ARTICLE 031.000 AIRPORT ZONE

SECTION 031.001 APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
Approval of any airport in Taney County shall be conditional and subject to any and all
requirements and standards provided herein and to approval by the Board of Adjustment
and other official agencies having jurisdiction.

SECTION 031.010 STATEMENT OF INTENT
An Airport Zone is intended to provide for the safety of the inhabitants of those areas
described below. Reference sections 305.400 through 305.405 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri.
Beginning at a point on the end of any runway and on the centerline of the runway;
thence to the right a distance of five hundred (500) feet on a course perpendicular to said
centerline to a point; thence to a point two thousand (2,000) feet to the right of and
perpendicular to the centerline extended that point is directly opposite a point ten
thousand (10,000) feet from the end of the runway on the said centerline extended away
from the runway; thence to a point two thousand (2,000) feet to the left of and
perpendicular to the centerline extended that point is directly opposite a point ten
thousand (10,000) feet from the end of the runway on said centerline extended away from
the runway; thence to a point five hundred (500) feet to the left of the point of beginning
and perpendicular to the said centerline; thence to a point of beginning.
A. Principal Permitted Uses
1. Agricultural uses, subject to the following modification.
a. No dwellings shall be permitted to be constructed in an
airport zone other than single-family dwellings, each of
which is on a lot or parcel of land ten (10) acres or more.
b. No hospitals, health institutions, clinics, sanitariums,
nursing homes, convalescent homes, institutional homes or
other similar facilities shall be permitted to be constructed
in an airport zone.
c. No public or private schools, libraries, sports arenas, day
care centers, churches or other places of worship,
auditoriums or buildings for public assembly or use,
theaters or any other similar facility shall be permitted to be
constructed in an airport zone.
d. No building or structure shall be constructed nor shall any
growth be maintained that exceeds fifty (50) feet in height
in an airport zone; no building or structure shall be
constructed nor any growth maintained that is more than
one hundred (100) feet in height within any area located
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outside of an airport zone but located otherwise in an area
two thousand (2,000) feet parallel to and on each side of the
centerline of any runway extended ten thousand (10,000)
feet from the end of and away from the runway.

e. No use or activity shall be conducted in an airport zone that
emits radio signals, electronic emissions or interference of
any kind with any navigational signal or radio
communication between the airport or aircraft; nor
anything that makes it difficult for pilots to distinguish
airport lights or results in significant reflection of light or
glare that impairs pilot visibility or otherwise light or glare
that impairs pilot visibility or otherwise creates a hazard for
aircraft.

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Article 032.000 – Commercial Mines, Quarries and Gravel Pits

ARTICLE 032.000 COMMERCIAL MINES, QUARRIES AND
GRAVEL PITS

Per the provisions of Missouri Revised Statute 64.890, nothing in these Zoning
Regulations shall affect the recovery of natural resources by strip or open-cut mining;
provided that commercial structures attending to strip or open-cut mining operations shall
be permitted in all districts except those zoned for residential or recreational use.

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ARTICLE 033.000 OIL DRILLING

The extraction of oil and other hydrocarbons is expressly prohibited in all Zoning
Districts other than A-1, and M-2. Drilling sites shall be fenced and all oil or gas
produced shall be carried away by pipelines unless stored in underground tanks.
Applications for drilling permits shall be accompanied by a performance bond in an
amount to be determined by the County Commission.

SECTION 017.001 REQUIRED BONDS

A. Bonds required by this Section shall be:
1. A performance bond or surety bond issued by an insurance
company licensed pursuant to the laws of the State of Missouri
whose claims-paying ability is rated in the highest category by at
least one nationally recognized statistical rating agency. The bond
shall be written on terms acceptable to the County Commission.
2. A cash bond,
3. Cash that shall be deposited and held by the County,
4. A certified check that shall be cashed and the proceeds deposited a
and held by County, or
5. An irrevocable standby letter of credit issued by a Federal Home
Loan Bank with offices in Missouri, possessing the highest rating
issued by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating
agency. The letter of credit shall be written on terms acceptable to
the County Commission, and shall contain an assurance that the
letter of credit will be automatically renewed or replaced by the
issuing bank upon expiration, until such time as the letter of credit
is released by the County.

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ARTICLE 034.000 TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS

SECTION 034.001 STATEMENT OF INTENT

A. The purpose of this regulation is to find practical solutions to the sitting of
any tower or any telecommunication facility and its functionally equivalent
services.

1. The regulation allows for reasonable and fair action necessary to protect
and advance the public interests.

2. Maintaining quality of life by balancing community and individual
interests with community health and safety is the responsibility of
local government when delivering services which benefit all citizens
of Taney County.

SECTION 034.010 DEFINITIONS
Alternative Tower Structure
Water Towers, clock towers, bell steeples, light poles, electric poles and similar mounting
structures that camouflage or conceal the presence of antennas.

Antenna
Any exterior transmitting or receiving device mounted on a tower, building or structure
and used in communications that radiate or capture electromagnetic waves, digital signals,
analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunications
signals or other communication signals. “Antenna” should not be used as a synonym for
“cell site”.

Cell Site
A generic term for a personal wireless service facility.

Co-location
The use of a single mount on the ground by more than one (1) carrier or company and/or
several mounts on an existing building by more than one (1) carrier or company.

Equipment Shelter
An enclosed structure, cabinet, shed or box at the base of the mount used to contain
batteries and electrical equipment. An equipment shelter may also be known as a base
transceiver station.

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Functionally Equivalent Service
According to the Telecommunications Act, these five (5) services are considered
functionally equivalent services and must receive the same treatment by local government:
1. Cellular Telephone Services

2. Personal Communications Services (PCS)

3. Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio

4. Specialized Mobile Radio

5. Paging Services

Guyed Tower
A monopole or lattice tower that is tied to the ground or other surface by diagonal cables.

Lattice Tower
A type of mount that is self-supporting with multiple legs and cross-bracing of structural
steel.

Licensed Carrier
A company authorized by the FCC to construct and operate a commercial mobile radio or
television services system.

Monopole
A type of mount that is self-supporting with a single shaft of wood, steel or concrete and a
platform for panel antennas arrayed at the top.

Mount
The structure or surface upon which antennas are mounted. Types of mounts include roof-
mount, side-mount, ground-mount (tower) and structure-mount.

PCS (Personal Communications Services)
An advanced form of radiotelephone services, capable of transmitting and receiving voice,
data, text and video messaging. PCS operates in the 1850-1990 MHz range.

Telecommunications Facility

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Any antennas, microwave dishes, guy wires, or cables that send or receive radio
frequency signals, and including such accessory structures as towers, equipment shelters,
and fences. The definition shall not include:
1. Towers located in an area zoned for commercial or manufacturing use able to meet
the setback requirements set forth within this regulation,
a. Such tower may be accessory to the principal use.
2. Any antenna one (1) meter or less in diameter located in any zone.
3. Any antenna in excess of one (1) meter in diameter which is utilized for the
reception of broadcast license.
4. Communication towers and antennas used for non-commercial purposes, such as
ham radio operation or receive only antennas, do not require a permit as long as
the above-mentioned setback requirements are adhered to.

SECTION 034.020 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

A Conditional Use Permit is required for the location of all telecommunications
facilities in the unincorporated areas of Taney County, Missouri, which includes:
A. Ground-mount telecommunications facility located within any
Agricultural or Residential District.
B. Any existing telecommunication facility located within any Agricultural or
Residential District;
1. Where the mounting of additional antennas add more than twenty
(20) feet to the height of the existing tower or
2. Where the placement of additional supporting structures or
equipment increase the square footage of the existing
telecommunication facility compound by more than twenty-five
(25) percent while still meeting all other Taney County Zoning
requirements.
C. A ground-mount telecommunication facility or functionally equivalent
service shall be considered a principal use and may be located within any
Office, Commercial or Manufacturing district so long as the tower is set
back from the property line a distance equal to the overall height of the
tower constructed, or a minimum setback for the Zoning District,
whichever is greater.
D. In granting a Conditional Use Permit the Planning Commission may
require conditions mitigating the impact of the tower location on
surrounding properties.

1. These conditions may include in part:

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a. Screening of the compound surrounding the equipment
shelter and tower;
b. Lighting;
c. Tower height;
d. Landscaping of the site including building materials and
architectural requirements when located within or adjoining
a Residential District;
e. Co-location; and
f. Abandonment of the site, which may require dismantling
towers and structures at the owner’s expense, and the
reclamation of vegetation.
E. Communications towers and antennas used as part of a home occupation
must adhere to all conditions set forth within these Zoning Regulations.
1. Any tower associated with a home occupation and exceeding sixty
(60) feet in height requires a Conditional Use Permit.
F. The application requesting the Conditional Use Permit must include the
following information:
1. A scale site plan showing:
a. Property lines;
b. Existing land use and zoning;
c. Surrounding land use and zoning;
d. Access roads;
e. Proposed structures;
f. Setbacks of proposed structures from property lines;
g. Type of proposed mount;
h. Proposed landscaping;
i. Screening or fencing;
j. Parking areas;
k. Proposed signage; and
l. Proposed lighting of the facility.

2. A written report describing:

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a. Tower height and design;
b. Engineering specification detailing the tower construction;
c. Information on painting;
d. Lighting of the tower; and
e. Tower’s capacity, including the number and type of
antennas that it can accommodate as a co-location site.
3. A statement in writing that other existing towers or structures do
not provide a suitable location for the proposed tower.
a. Evidence submitted may cite the geographic location of
other structures;
b. Insufficient height or structural strength to meet
engineering requirements;
c. Unreasonable costs;
d. Contractual provisions required for co-location; or
e. Or other significant factors making co-location an
unreasonable option.
4. A statement in writing providing a position on the proposed tower
for a Taney County emergency service antenna or for use by other
emergency management agencies that are granted this right by
Taney County.
a. This position will be provided at no cost to Taney County
Emergency or any other emergency service entity.
5. A statement in writing providing a climate controlled location
within an equipment shelter with direct access to electrical power
for the emergency service equipment.
a. This position will be provided at no cost to Taney County
Emergency Services or any other emergency service entity.
G. In granting a Conditional Use Permit the Planning Commission will
consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:
1. Height of the proposed tower;
2. Proximity of the tower to residential structures and boundaries;
3. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties;
4. Surrounding topography;
5. Surrounding tree and vegetative cover;
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6. Design of the tower, including characteristics that reduce visual
obtrusiveness; and
7. Availability of existing towers and other structures suitable for co-
location.

H. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the installation of an antenna on
1. An existing structure other than a tower, such as
a. A building;
b. A water tower;
c. A light pole; or
d. Another non-residential structure.,
2. Provided that the antenna (including the supporting masts, et
cetera) complies with all other provisions of these Zoning
Regulations.

I. In the instances mentioned above, when approved, the mount shall be
considered to be an accessory use to the principal use

SECTION 034.030 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All towers must meet or exceed current federal standards and regulations of
the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the federal or state government
regulating the construction and specifications of towers and antennas.
1. If such standards change, the tower and antenna owners governed
by this ordinance shall bring such tower or antenna in compliance
with the revised standards within the time mandated by the
controlling agency.

SECTION 034.040 TOWER DESIGNED FOR CO-LOCATION

A. Each applicant shall cooperate with the County and with other applicants
or users by designing towers such that other users may co-locate upon the
same tower.
1. Specifically, unless otherwise authorized by the Planning Commission,
towers shall have such capacity that additional equipment by the
principal user of the tower may be added or secondary users might
lease the balance of the tower.

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a. Towers less than sixty (60) feet in height are not required to
meet the above mentioned co-location criteria.

b. Applicants must notify the Planning Administrator in
writing of the name and address of any and all co-users of a
tower or antenna.

c. Taney County reserves the right to rent space on existing
towers for County transmitters, receivers or repeaters.

SECTION 034.050 PROPOSAL ON COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY

A. Any proposal to lease space on County owned property or structures must
be approved by the Planning Commission.

SECTION 034.060 REQUIRED FENCING

A. All ground-mount telecommunication facilities shall be secured with
minimum six (6) foot security fencing, the towers equipped with
appropriate anti-climbing devices, and clearly marked “No Trespassing.”

SECTION 034.070 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES

A. No accessory equipment or vehicles will be allowed to be stored on site
unless used in direct support of the communication facility, unless repairs
to the tower are then currently in progress.

SECTION 034.080 SETBACKS

A. All towers, accessory buildings, guy wires and other support structures
must adhere to the minimum setback requirements within the Zoning
District in which they are located.

SECTION 034.090 LANDSCAPING

A. The street frontage or front yard of any tower located within any
residential district shall maintain the yard in a manner consistent with the
residential character of the surrounding neighborhood.
B. The perimeter of the telecommunications facility site shall be screened, at
a minimum, with a course of coniferous trees, at least six (6) feet in height
at the time of planting, ten (10) feet on center.

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C. The applicant shall, upon application for a Conditional Use Permit, submit
a landscape/site plan detailing the plantings and/or other features such as
privacy fencing, earthen berm, or natural vegetation buffering the
proposed site to be approved.
D. Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on or surrounding the
communication facility should be preserved to the maximum extent
possible.
1. In some cases natural growth around the property perimeter may
be a sufficient buffer to waive the above mentioned landscape
requirements.
E. Towers located within any agricultural district must have the perimeter of
the communication facility screened with a single course of coniferous
trees that at the time of planting shall be at least six (6) feet in height,
fifteen (15) feet on center.
F. Those towers located within two hundred and fifty (250) feet of a
residential district may be subject to the landscaping requirements within
the nearby residential districts.

SECTION 034.100 LIGHTING

A. Towers will be artificially illuminated if required by a FAA or other
governing authority.
1. The lighting shall be designed with the required guidelines, yet
should cause minimal impact on surrounding or nearby properties.
2. Security lighting around the base of the tower must have direct
rays confined to the property and may be required to be
incandescent in nature.

SECTION 034.110 TOWER AND SUPPORT BUILDING APPEARANCE

A. The tower shall be maintained with a galvanized steel finish or subject to
FAA standards, painted a neutral color to lessen visual impact or
camouflaged to harmonize with the surrounding environment.
The support buildings within a telecommunication facility shall, to the
extent possible, be designed to blend into the surrounding setting in which
they are being sited. This may include, in addition to landscaping and
screening, residential style architecture with pitched roof, siding, and
color.

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SECTION 034.120 DISCONTINUED USE

A. Any tower that is no longer in use for the original communications
purpose granted by the Conditional Use Permit shall be dismantled and
removed within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the cessation of
operations.
1. The owner of the tower must notify the Taney County Planning
Department with a copy of any notice given to the FCC relating to
its intent to cease operations.
2. Upon removal, the tower owners shall reclaim the site.
a. The proper grading permits shall be required from the
Taney County Planning Department, if the disturbed area
will be greater than one (1) acre in size.

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ARTICLE 035.000 ADVERTISEMENT REGULATIONS

SECTION 035.001 OFF-PREMISE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING

A. Advertisement Regulations apply to the use of off-premise advertising and
are subject to the following purposes:
1. To allow businesses to inform and direct the general public;
2. To protect the physical appearance of the County; and
3. To ensure public safety along County streets and roadways.

B. Off-Premise advertising shall be classified as a commercial use and shall
be permitted in the following Zoning Districts: C-1, C-2, M-1 and M-2,
subject to the regulations of the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Off-Premise advertising shall be classified as a commercial use and shall
be a conditional use in the following Zoning Districts: A-1, RV-1, and O,
and shall be subject to the regulations of the Missouri Department of
Transportation

SECTION 035.010 DEFINITIONS

Billboard or Signboard
Any structure or portion thereof, situated on private premises, on which lettered, figured
or pictorial matter is displayed for advertising purposes, other than the name and
occupation of the user of the premises or the structure of the business conducted thereon
or the products primarily sold or manufactured thereon.

Display Area
The area of an advertising structure including the entire area within a regular geometric
shape enclosing all of the elements of informational or representational matter displayed,
including blank masking or any surface shape intended to convey ideas, information, or
meaning. Frames of structural members not bearing informational or representational
matter shall not be included in calculating the display area.

Maximum Height
The maximum vertical distance measured from adjacent natural grade or the adjoining
road surface to the highest point of the advertising structure or display area.

Maximum Sign Area
The allowable square footage of display area per side, inclusive of embellishments but
not including the base, supports or other structural elements.

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Minimum Spacing
The minimum radius between Advertising Structures, as measured from the nearest
points of the supporting structures as measured from nearest pole to nearest pole.

Non-Conforming Advertising Structures
An advertising structure which was lawfully erected, but which does not conform to the
requirements of these Regulations or state statutes enacted at a later date or which later
fails to comply with these Regulations due to changed conditions.

Off-Premise Advertising Structure
An advertising structure which is not located on the specific site for which the advertising
or information relates. Development directional signs are not considered off-premise
advertising structures.

On-Premise Advertising Structure
An advertising structure which is located on the specific site for which the advertising or
information relates.

Scenic Area
Any designated area of particular scenic beauty or historical significance as determined
by the state, federal or County Officials having jurisdiction thereof.

Sign
Any permanent or temporary structure, device, letter, word, model, banner, pennant,
insignia, trade flag or representation used as, or that is in the nature of, an advertisement,
announcement or direction, or is designed to attract the eye by intermittent or repeated
motion or illumination.

Sign, Illuminated
A sign designed to provide artificial light, or designed to reflect light from one or more
sources, natural or artificial.

Sign, Projecting
A sign erected on the face or outside wall of a building that projects out from the wall at
any angle.

Sign, Temporary
A sign of temporary nature used to advertise a political candidate, or used to advertise the
premises for sale, rent, or lease.

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SECTION 035.020 LEGAL NONCONFORMING SIGNS

A. Any sign in existence prior to the adoption of Taney County
Advertisement Regulations, Order Number 12-22-95 on December 22,
1995 shall be considered a legal nonconforming use.

1. No existing nonconforming use may be enlarged, extended,
reconstructed, substituted or structurally altered without approval
by the Board of Adjustment.
2. All legal nonconforming signs are subject to Article 003.000,
Section 003.060 of these Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 035.030 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Any billboard, sign or advertising structure shall comply with applicable
State and Federal regulations.
B. Any off-premise advertising structure located within one hundred (100)
feet of any Residential District shall not face the front or side lot line of
any residential lot; or when any outdoor advertising structure is located
within three hundred (300) feet of any public parkway, public square,
library, church or similar institution, it shall not face such a use.
C. No sign shall be constructed that resembles any official marker or that by
reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with any official traffic
control device.
D. All sign structures shall be constructed according to the provisions of any
applicable County regulations.
E. Signs shall be maintained in good and safe structural condition.
F. No off-premise sign shall be located on property without the consent of
such property’s owner or legal representative.
G. The area in the vicinity of any freestanding sign shall be kept clear of any
trash and debris.
H. No sign shall be allowed in any neighborhood or subdivision public or
private open space, except signs pertaining to the neighborhood or
subdivision as a whole or to a property owners’ association.

SECTION 035.040 SIZE OF SIGNS

A. The maximum sign area for any one (1) face of any outdoor advertising
structure not located on roads designated as interstate highways and
freeways on the federal-aid primary system shall not exceed eight hundred

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(800) square feet, excluding the base, supports, and other structural
elements.
B. The maximum sign area on roads designated as interstate highways and
freeways on the federal-aid primary system shall be twelve hundred
(1,200) square feet inclusive of embellishments but not including the base,
supports or other structural elements.
C. Temporary embellishments for off-premise signs shall not exceed twenty
(20) percent of the maximum sign area allowed.
D. The sign area shall be measured by the smallest polygon or circle that will
encompass the entire sign.
E. Off-premise signs or billboards that are back-to-back, double-faced, V-
shaped, or multiple-faced are considered one structure, and no face can
exceed the maximum height or size allowed by this Section.

1. V-shaped or multiple faced structures if not sharing a common
support or pole may not be more than fifteen (15) feet apart.

SECTION 035.050 MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND LENGTH

A. Any advertising structure shall maintain a minimum clearance of ten (10)
feet measured from the ground level at the base of the sign to the bottom
of the sign face.
B. The maximum length allowed is seventy-two (72) feet and height of thirty
(30) feet on all roadways. There are no above grade height restrictions

SECTION 035.060 SPACING FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS

A. No off-premise sign located along a federal-aid primary route classified as
having limited access may be established within one thousand four
hundred (1,400) feet of any other off-premise sign, measured along the
same side of the street or highway to which the sign is oriented.
B. No off-premise sign located along County roadways or State highways not
listed on the federal-aid primary system may be established within five
hundred (500) feet of any other off-premise sign, measured along the same
side of the street or highway to which the sign is oriented.
C. No off-premise sign located along a federal-aid primary route classified as
not having limited access may be established within three hundred (300)
feet of any other off-premise sign, measured along the same side of the
street or highway to which the sign is oriented.
D. Spacing from directional, official or on-premise signs shall not be
included in the measurement of these spacing requirements for off-
premise signs. However, no sign shall be located in such manner as to
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obstruct or otherwise physically interfere with the effectiveness of an
official traffic sign, signal, or device or obstruct or physically interfere
with a motor vehicle operator’s view of approaching, merging, or
intersecting traffic.

E. The minimum distance between off-premise signs shall be measured along
the nearest edge of the pavement between points directly opposite the
center of the signs along each side of the highway and shall apply to
structures located on the same side of the same street or highway.

SECTION 035.070 MINIMUM SETBACKS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS

A. The minimum front setback for any off-premise sign with any face greater
than three hundred (300) square feet shall be ten (10) feet from the front
property line.

1. Signs less than three hundred (300) square feet shall be set back
five (5) feet from the front property lines.

B. On-premise commercial advertising requires no front setback, but cannot
be located so as to obscure the sight distance along a public right-of-way,
intersection or private drive.
C. The minimum side setback for any off-premise sign is five (5) feet from
any adjoining C District or M District and twenty-five (25) feet from any
other more restrictive Zoning District.

D. The minimum rear setback for any off-premise sign is five (5) feet from
any adjoining C District or M District and twenty-five (25) feet from any
other more restrictive Zoning District.
E. Setbacks shall be measured from a point on the sign nearest to the
property line.
F. No sign may be located within any utility, drainage or other easement
without written authority from the easement holder. Such written authority
must accompany any permit request.

SECTION 035.080 LIGHTING OF SIGNS

A. Signs that are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent, or moving lights
are prohibited if such signs interfere with traffic safety. Reflective sign
surfaces or devices on sign faces and multiple-faced signs, with
illumination, are permitted, provided such signs do not interfere with
traffic safety.

B. Electronic variable message signs, both informational and commercial in
nature, that function as multiple-faced signs are permitted provided such

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signs do not interfere with traffic safety. All electronic message signs must
stay lit for at least eight (8) second intervals.

C. The Planning & Zoning Department may require any sign receive a
Conditional Use Permit if it includes flashing, moving or bright lights,
variable electronic messages, emits a substance such as smoke or bubbles,
or has moving parts.
D. Signs must be effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays from being
directed toward any public right-of-way, dwelling unit or any Residential
District.
E. No sign shall be illuminated as to interfere with the effectiveness of or to
obscure an official traffic sign, or signal.

SECTION 035.090 SIGN PERMITS

A. All off-premise signs are required to have a sign construction permit. The
information required for the issuance of a construction permit shall
include:

1. A site plan;
2. A legal description from a legal document;
3. A Zoning Certificate; and
4. Written authority from the easement holder if a sign is to be
located within an easement.

SECTION 035.100 SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMIT

A. The following non-illuminated signs may be erected in compliance with
this Article without the issuance of a sign construction permit. Signs
which are exempt from the sign construction permit requirement are
limited to a maximum of a 4’ x 8’ display. Such signs are allowed, without
permit, in addition to all other signs permitted and shall conform to
setbacks and other physical characteristics, including, but not limited to:

1. Real estate signs located on site;

2. Construction/Builder signs;
3. Yard/garage sale announcements;
4. Public signs;
5. Memorial signs;

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6. Flags;
7. Holiday decorations;
8. On-site information signs;
9. Window signs;
10. Political signs;
11. Special events signs;

12. On-premise public school signs;

13. Agriculture use;
14. Church identification, bulletin boards; and
15. Licensed and operable motor vehicles.

SECTION 035.110 SMALL ANNOUNCEMENT OR PROFESSIONAL SIGNS
WHERE PERMITTED

A. Small announcement or professional signs, where permitted, shall not
exceed six (6) square feet in area;
B. Except, however, that a church, school, community center or other public
or institutional building may have for its own use an announcement sign or
bulletin board that is:

1. Not over twelve (12) square feet in area,
2. If not attached flat against a building, shall be at least twelve (12)
feet from all road right-of-ways.
3. Any such sign(s), if lighted, must be sited so that the light does not
become a nuisance to residential structures.

SECTION 035.120 POLITICAL SIGNS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN ANY ZONING
DISTRICT

A. Political signs shall be allowed in any Zoning District, subject to the
following requirements:

a. At no time shall a political sign be placed on a corner lot that would
obscure the vision of a motorist;

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b. All signs shall be removed within twenty-five (25) days following the
election for which they are used;

c. The person or group of persons responsible for erection of the sign(s)
shall also be responsible for the removal of the sign(s).

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ARTICLE 036.000 GROUP HOMES

SECTION 036.001 CLASSIFICATIONS

A. Group Home, Class I (Limited < 8 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living
arrangement for not more than eight (8) residents and two (2) supervisory
personnel. This classification includes foster homes, homes for the
physically and mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally
disabled, congregate living facilities for persons sixty-two (62) years of
age or older and maternity homes. It also includes emergency shelter
during crisis intervention for victims of crime, abuse, or neglect.

B. Group Home, Class I (General 8-15 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living
arrangement for more than eight (8) but not more than fifteen (15)
residents and not more than three (3) supervisory personnel. This
classification includes foster homes, homes for the physically and
mentally impaired, homes for the developmentally disabled, congregate
living facilities for persons sixty-two (62) years of age or older, and
maternity homes. This classification also includes emergency shelter
during crisis intervention for victims of crime, abuse, or neglect, and
residential rehabilitation for alcohol and chemical dependence.

C. Group Home, Class II (> 15 residents)
A home-based facility providing 24-hour care in a protected living
arrangement for more than fifteen (15) or more residents and not more
than three (3) supervisory personnel. This classification includes homes
for juvenile delinquents, halfway houses providing residence in lieu of
institutional sentencing, halfway houses providing residence to those
needing correctional and mental institutionalization.

SECTION 036.010 REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

A. Group homes shall adhere to the following requirements and limitations:

1. The size of the facility and exterior appearance of the group home
and property must be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood, as determined by the Planning Commission.
2. The residential group home shall be located no closer than one-
quarter (¼) mile from any other group home.

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3. The group home must be equipped with approved fire safety systems,
as required by the applicable Fire District.

4. The group home must be connected to public water and sewer or
approved private systems.
5. The group home must meet all County, State, and Federal
requirements regarding each individual group home.

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ARTICLE 037.000 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS

In any R District, the clustering of dwellings shall be permitted, providing that the
following conditions shall be met:

A. The total density of dwellings per acre does not exceed the density
provided for that Zoning District.

B. The development shall be provided with an approved sewage disposal
system other than conventional septic tank. Approval shall be subject to
the discretion of the Planning Commission.

C. The developer must be able to satisfy the Planning Commission and the
County Legal Department that the remaining private open space shall be
maintained by the residents or a responsible agent.

D. In no case may a dwelling occupy more than seventy-five (75) percent of
the lot area.

E. The development shall be supplied by an approved water supply.
Approval shall be subject to the discretion of the Planning & Zoning
Commission.

F. In no case shall the dwellings be located nearer to the paved street than
twenty (20) feet.

G. In addition to submittal of the preliminary and final plats, a plot plan shall
also be required and shall be approved before the filing of a final plat. The
plot plan shall show the proposed coverage on each lot.

H. The appropriate variances pertaining to side setbacks and front and rear
setbacks shall become automatic with the approval of the preliminary plat;
however, the development shall remain subject to the Zoning District
regulations pertaining to dwelling height and floor area.

I. A cluster development shall also be subject to any further restrictions
deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to protect the
public health, safety and welfare.

J. Before the submittal of a preliminary plat, a sketch plan shall be reviewed
by the Planning & Zoning Department.

K. Calculation of dwelling units per acre will exclude areas used for road
rights-of-ways.

L. The development must meet all applicable Subdivision Regulations.

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ARTICLE 038.000 MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE

SECTION 038.001 UTILIZED FOR DWELLING PURPOSES

Manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be utilized solely for dwelling purposes and
meet all applicable standards set forth in Chapter 700 of the Missouri Revised Statutes
and shall be constructed pursuant to the standards of the National Manufactured Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code §5401 et seq.; 24
CFR Part 3280 and Part 3282, that became effective June 15, 1976.

SECTION 038.010 NO NON-RESIDENTIAL USE

No manufactured home or mobile home shall be located, erected, secured and /or altered
to serve as a non-residential use including but not limited to uses such as a storage unit,
tool house, private garage or wash house, in any district. With the exception of a structure
that has been designed and built to be used as an office structure, then it can be used for
that purpose such as for meeting rooms, construction site office, classrooms, and similar
uses.

SECTION 038.020 ALLOWED IN MH-1 DISTRICT

Manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be allowed within a MH-1 District

SECTION 038.030 ALLOWED IN AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS

Manufactured homes and mobile homes shall be allowed within all districts that allow
other forms of single-family residences with exception to the following districts which a
Planning Commission conditional-use permit for the home is required, R-2, R-3 NR-3.

SECTION 038.040 NOT TO SERVE AS A GUEST HOUSE, SERVANT’S
QUARTERS, DEN OR PARSONAGE LOTS

No Mobile home shall be located, erected, secured and/or altered to serve as a guest
house, servant’s quarters, den or parsonage in any district unless otherwise provided for
in this regulation.

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SECTION 038.050 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING NONCONFORMING MOBILE
HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Existing manufactured homes or mobile homes which are lawfully occupied but do not
conform to the Zoning Regulations applicable to the Residential Zoning District in which
they are located (nonconforming use) upon the effective date of the Zoning Regulations
may be replaced with a manufactured home or mobile home that has been manufactured
or constructed in accordance with the standards of the National Manufacturing Housing
Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 that became effective on June 15, 1976.

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ARTICLE 039.000 PARKING AND LOADING AREAS, PUBLIC
GARAGES, PARKING LOTS AND FILLING
STATIONS

SECTION 039.001 APPLICABILITY

A. New Development

The off-street parking and loading standards of this section apply to any
new building constructed and to any new use established.
B. Expansions and Alterations

The off-street parking and loading standards of this section apply when an
existing structure or use is expanded or enlarged. Additional off-street
parking and loading spaces will be required only to serve the enlarged or
expanded area, not the entire building or use, provided that in all cases the
number of off-street parking and loading spaces provided for the entire use
(preexisting in addition to expansion) must equal at least seventy-five (75)
percent of minimum ratio established in Section 039.010

C. Timing of Installation

Required parking spaces and drives shall be ready for use and approved by
the Planning Administrator prior to issuance of a Zoning Certificate. The
Planning Administrator shall be authorized to allow issuance of a Zoning
Certificate before installation of required parking if the applicant provides
a letter of credit, performance bond, escrow deposit or other acceptable
financial security adequate to ensure that all required parking will be
installed when weather conditions permit. The amount of the financial
guarantee must be equal to at least one hundred (100) percent of the
estimated total cost (labor and materials). The County shall be authorized
to use such financial guarantee to complete the work if the required
parking is not in place by the date stated on the approved performance
guarantee.

D. No Reduction Below Minimums

Existing parking and loading spaces may not be reduced below the
minimum requirements established in this Section. Any change in use that
increases applicable off-street parking or loading requirements will be
deemed a violation of these Zoning Regulations unless parking and
loading spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this
section

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SECTION 039.010 OFF-STREET PARKING LOT DESIGN

A. Required Automobile Parking Spaces

In all Zoning Districts, in connection with every industrial, business,
institutional, recreational, residential, or any other use, there shall be
provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or is enlarged or
increased in capacity, off-street parking spaces for automobiles according
to the provisions of the provisions of these Zoning Regulations.
B. Parking Space Dimensions

Required off-street parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of
eight and a half (8.5) feet in width by eighteen and a half (18.5) feet in
length.
C. Aisle Widths

Drive aisle widths adjoining off-street parking spaces shall comply with
the following standards:

Minimum Aisle Width for Specified Parking Angle (feet)
90 75 60 45 or less
24 22.5 18 14

Note: Two-way drive aisles
shall always require a
minimum width of 24 feet.

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D. Handicapped Parking

Handicapped parking shall be required in sufficient amounts to be in
conformance with the Americans with Disability Act. One (1) expanded
handicap space (a parking space that is wide enough and deep enough for
a van lift to be deployed) will be required in developments with less than
twenty (20) standard spaces. For developments with greater than twenty
(20) parking spaces, and for every twenty (20) parking spaces thereafter,
an additional standard parking space will be required, every fifth (5th) of
which must be the expanded type.

E. Floor Area Defined

1. For purpose of applying the requirements of these Zoning
Regulations, "Floor Space," in the case of offices, merchandising
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to be used by tenants, or for service to the public as customers,
patrons, clients or patients, including areas occupied by fixtures
and equipment used for display or sales or merchandise.
2. It shall not include areas used principally for non-public purposes,
such as storage, incidental repair, processing or packaging of
merchandise, for show windows, for offices incidental to
management or maintenance of stores or buildings, for toilet or rest
rooms, for utilities, or for dressing rooms, fitting or alteration
rooms.

F. Number of Parking Spaces Required

1. The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required shall
be as set forth in the following table; however, final requirements
shall be determined by the Planning Administrator.

2. In the case of any building, structure or premise, the use of which
is not specifically mentioned in these Zoning Regulations, the
provisions for a use that is so mentioned and to which said use is
similar, shall apply.

Proposed Land Use Minimum Requirements
Single-family dwelling 2 spaces per dwelling unit, plus 1 space for each rental
room.
Duplex 2 spaces per dwelling unit, with the exception of one-
bedroom units which require 1 space
Multi-family dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling units, plus 1 space for any lockout
bedroom.
Mobile home / manufactured 2 spaces per home unit; adequate RV parking may be
home parks required for larger projects. 1 additional space per every
2 home units as guest spaces.
Nursing homes, rest homes, 3 spaces for every 5 beds. 1 additional space for every 2
similar resident care facilities resident employees.
Preschool and /or Day Care 1 space per employee, plus 1 space per 200 square feet
facilities of gross floor area.
Schools 2 spaces per classroom in primary schools and 5 spaces
per classroom in secondary schools. Adequate off-street
bus loading/unloading areas.
Colleges or Universities 1 space per 150 square feet of gross floor area.
Hotel – Motel 1 space for each living or sleeping unit
Sports Arenas, Auditoriums, 1 space for each 6 seats
Theaters, Assembly Halls, other
than Schools
Libraries 1 space for every 5 reading or study room seats

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Proposed Land Use Minimum Requirements
Religious Assembly 1 space for every 4 seats, plus 1 space for every 2000
square feet gross floor area designed to be used for
purposes other than church services.
Indoor and Outdoor Recreational 1 space for every 3 persons that the facilities are
and Entertainment facilities designed to and entertainment facilities accommodate
when fully utilized (if they can be measured in such a
fashion—example, tennis courts or bowling alleys) plus
1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area used in a
manner not susceptible to such calculation.
Restaurants, bars, and nightclubs 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1
space for nightclubs every four outside seats and
reservoir lane capacity equal to 5 spaces per drive-
through window.
Motor vehicle related sales, 1 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
space per 200 square feet of
gross floor area. rental, services
to include installation of parts,
repair, maintenance, as well as
mobile home sales, all-terrain
vehicle sales and service
Convenience stores with 1 space 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area of
per 200 square feet of gross floor building devoted the sale of gas primarily to gas sales
area of building devoted the sale operation, plus sufficient parking area to accommodate
of gas vehicles at pumps without interfering with other parking
spaces.
Self-Service Storage Units 1 space for every two employees on the maximum shift
but not less than 1 space per 5,000 square feet of area
devoted to storage (whether inside or outside).
Veterinary Services 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Laundromats and Dry Cleaners 1 space per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Open air markets 1 space per 1,000 square feet of lot area used for
storage, display, or sales.
Funeral Services 1 space per 100 square feet of gross floor area.
Banks and similar financial 1 space for every 300 square feet.
institutions; real estate,
insurance, business and
professional offices
Clinics and medical offices 1 space for every 100 square feet.
Major appliance, furniture, and 1 space for every 400 square feet and adequate loading
general merchandise and areas.
discount stores
Other commercial uses 1 space for every 200 square feet and adequate loading
areas, as applicable.

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Proposed Land Use Minimum Requirements
Outdoor sales areas (boats, 1 space for every 1000 square feet up to 10 spaces, with
autos, RVs, implements, mobile 1 additional space for each additional 500 square feet.
/ manufactured homes) Adequate loading area, as applicable.
Industrial uses, Wholesale 1 space for every employee, spaces for all company-
Establishments or Warehouses owned vehicles, adequate space for salesmen, visitors,
etc. Adequate loading areas and holding areas for
vehicles awaiting loading/unloading.
Mixed uses Where mixed uses occur, parking space requirements
should be determined on a proportional basis. Example:
A single office building containing 6,000 square feet of
usable floor area has 2,000 sq.ft. devoted to a
physician’s suite and 4,000 sq.ft. used for legal and
accounting services. The physician’s suite requires 20
parking spaces (1 per 100 sq.ft.) and 13 spaces for the
offices (1 per 300 sq.ft.), for a total of 33 parking
spaces.
Nightly Rental 1 off street parking space shall be provided for each 2
persons of occupancy in a nightly rental.

G. Development and Maintenance of Parking Areas

Every parcel of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area,
including a commercial parking lot and also an automobile or trailer sales
lot, shall be developed and maintained according to the provisions of the
following requirements:

1. Screening and Landscaping

Off-street parking areas shall be effectively screened on each side
that adjoins or faces a premise situated in any R District, or an
institutional premise, by masonry wall or solid fence of acceptable
design. Such wall or fence shall be not less than four (4) feet or
more than eight (8) feet in height and shall be maintained in good
condition without any advertising thereon. In any R District, the
space between such wall or fence and the side lot adjoining the
premise, or the front lot line facing premise, shall be landscaped
with grass, hardy shrubs or evergreen ground cover and maintained
in good condition. In case the capacity of the parking area exceeds
thirty (30) vehicles, it shall be screened by a masonry wall not less
than four (4) feet or more than eight (8) feet in height.

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2. Minimum Distances and Set-Backs

No part of any parking area shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any
dwelling, school, hospital, or other institution for human care
located on an adjoining lot, unless screened by an unpierced
masonry wall of acceptable design. If not in an R District but
adjoining an R District, the parking area shall be set back at least
twenty-five (25) feet from the established street right-of-way line
for a distance of fifty (50) feet from any R District.
3. Surfacing

Any off-street parking area shall be surfaced with an asphaltic
binder pavement, Portland cement binder pavement, or chip and
seal pavement to provide durable and dustless surface; shall be so
graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water accumulated
within the area, and shall be so arranged and marked as to provide
for orderly and safe loading or unloading and parking and storage
of self-propelled vehicles. The foregoing requirements with respect
to surfacing shall not apply to a parking area in an M District, if
more than two hundred (200) feet distant from any R District,
except that a dustless surface shall be provided in any case.

4. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be
so arranged as to reflect the light away from any nearby or
adjoining premise in any R District.
5. Handicapped parking will be sited, designed, and marked for the
benefit of handicapped persons.

H. No motor vehicle or trailer shall be parked in the required front setback of
a lot or tract of land in any R District or a lot or tract of land used for
residential purposes in any other Zoning District except in a driveway
leading to a required off-street parking space for a single-family-detached,
single-family semi-detached, duplex or townhouse dwelling unit or mobile
home on an individual lot.
I. The Board of Adjustment may authorize on appeal a modification,
reduction, or waiver of the foregoing requirements, if it should find that, in
the particular case appealed the peculiar nature of the residential business,
trade, industrial, or other use, or the exceptional shape or size of the
property or other exceptional situation or condition would justify such
action.
J. Large Commercial Motor Vehicles, Large Commercial Trailers and
Commercial Vehicles. In all Zoning Districts the parking of large
commercial motor vehicles, large commercial trailers and commercial
vehicles shall require an off-street parking area with an access drive that is
designed and constructed in a manner to be used by said vehicles.

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1. This shall include an access on public right-of-way that is forty
(40) to sixty (60) feet wide with a minimum of thirty (30) foot
radius, and constructed in compliance with the Taney County Road
Standards for commercial drives. If the access is on Missouri
Department of Transportation rights-of-ways then the construction
must be in compliance with Missouri Department of
Transportation design standards.
2. The driveway extending from the access on public right-of-way
shall be constructed using the same criteria as the access.
3. Adequate parking area for the vehicles will be provided using the
location requirements and screening requirements as used for
automobile parking spaces.
4. The parking area may be gravel provided that the gravel area is
keep free of debris, potholes, puddles, or ruts and does not create a
dusting on the surrounding area. If these items cannot be complied
with then the parking area must be protected with a surface similar
to the driveway and access drive that is non gravel.
5. Large commercial motor vehicles, large commercial trailers or
commercial vehicle parking requirements may be waived if only
one vehicle is in use on the site that is titled or leased to the owner,
leaser, or renter of the parking area, or the vehicles and/or trailer
are part of an agricultural operation on which the vehicles are used
to transport materials produced or grown on the property in
question. If the vehicles and/or trailer in question are not titled or
leased to the property owner then this operation will be considered
a commercial business and will need to be rezoned to the proper
Zoning District or cease operation in the existing location.

SECTION 039.020 RESTRICTED BUSINESS OR INDUSTRIAL ACCESSORY
PARKING AREAS

The Board of Adjustment may authorize, as a conditional use, the establishment and
operation of an off-street parking area for twenty-five (25) or more automobiles in such
parts of any A District, R District, or that abut at least fifty (50) feet, either directly or
across an alley, a C District, or an M District, subject to the following conditions and
requirements:

A. The parking lot shall be accessory to, and for use in connection with, one
(1) or more business or industrial establishments located in an adjoining C
District or M District.

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B. Each entrance and exit to and from such parking lot shall be at least
twenty (20) feet distant from any adjacent property located in any R
District.
C. The parking lot shall be subject to all conditions or requirements, in
respect to development, maintenance, and operation, that the Board of
Adjustment deems necessary or desirable for the protection of adjacent
property or the public interest.
D. No sign of any kind, other than designating entrances, exits, and
conditions of use, shall be maintained on such parking lot.
E. No commercial repair work or services of any kind shall be conducted on
such parking lot.
F. No charge shall be made for parking in such parking lot.
G. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to secure permission to establish
and maintain a restricted business or industrial parking lot within the
meaning of this subsection shall make application to the Board of
Adjustment, accompanied by a plan that clearly indicates the proposed
development, including the location, size, shape, design, landscaping, curb
cuts and other features and appurtenances of the parking lot. Such
application shall also be accompanied by the names and addresses of all
owners of all properties within the same block as the proposed parking lot,
and all properties separated there from by not more than one (1) street, any
part of any one of which properties is within two hundred (200) feet of any
part of said proposed parking lot and is located in an R District.
H. Before making its final determination, the Board of Adjustment shall hold
a public hearing, notice of which shall be given to owners of property
above described. If the Board of Adjustment approves the aforesaid
application, the Planning Administrator shall thereafter issue a Zoning
Certificate in accordance therewith, subject to any modification of the
foregoing requirements and to any additional requirements that may be
stipulated by the Board of Adjustment.

I. Any permit authorized by the Board of Adjustment and issued by the
County Planning Administrator may be revoked at the time that the
aforementioned requirements are not complied with.

SECTION 039.030 FILLING STATIONS, PUBLIC GARAGES, AND PARKING
LOTS

A. No gasoline filling station, parking lot for twenty-five (25) or more motor
vehicles, or parking garage or automobile repair shop shall have an
entrance or exit for vehicles within two hundred (200) feet along the same
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library or institution for dependents or for children, except where such
property is in another block or on another street that the lot in question
does not abut.
B. No gasoline filling station or public garage shall be permitted where any
oil draining pit or visible appliance for any purpose, other than filling cars,
is located within twelve (12) feet of any street lot line or within twenty-
five (25) feet of any R District, except where such appliance or pit is
within a building.

SECTION 039.040 OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE

A. In any Zoning District, in connection with every building or part thereof
hereafter erected and having a gross floor area of ten thousand (10,000)
square feet or more, that is to be occupied by manufacturing, storage,
warehouse, goods display, retail store, wholesale store, market, hotel,
hospital, mortuary, laundry, dry cleaning or other uses similarly requiring
the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, there
shall be provided and maintained, on the same lot with such building, at
least one (1) off-street loading space plus one (1) additional such loading
space for each twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or major fraction
thereof of gross floor area so used in excess of twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet.
B. Each loading space shall not be less than ten (10) feet in width, twenty-
five (25) feet in length and fourteen (14) feet in height.
C. Subject to the limitations of this Article, such space may occupy all or any
part of the required setback or court space.
D. No loading space shall be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any lot in
any Residential District, unless wholly within a completely enclosed
building or unless enclosed on all sides by a wall or uniformly painted
solid board fence not less than six (6) feet in height.

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Article 040.000 – Height Limits

ARTICLE 040.000 HEIGHT LIMITS

SECTION 040.001 EXEMPTIONS
A. Height limitations stipulated elsewhere in these Zoning Regulations shall
not apply:

1. To barns, silos, or other farm buildings or structures on farms; to
church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, water towers,
fire and hose water, observation towers, transmission towers, sand
and gravel processing plants, masts and aerials; to parapet walls
extending not more than four (4) feet above the limiting height of
the building.

2. To places of public assembly including churches, schools and other
permitted public and semipublic buildings, provided that these are
located on the first floor of such building and provided that for
each three (3) feet by which the height of such building exceeds
the maximum height otherwise permitted in the Zoning District in
which the building is located, its side and rear setbacks shall be
increased in width and depth by an additional foot over the side
and rear setback required for the highest building otherwise
permitted in the Zoning District in which the building is located.
3. To bulkheads, elevator penthouses, water tanks and scenery lofts,
provided no linear dimension of any such structure exceeds fifty
(50) percent of the corresponding street lot line frontage; or to
towers and monuments, fire towers, hose towers, cooling towers,
grain elevators or other structures, where the manufacturing
process requires a greater height; provided, however, that all such
structures above the heights permitted in the Zoning District in
which the structure is located shall not occupy more than twenty-
five (25) percent of the area of the lot and shall be distant not less
than fifty (50) feet in all parts from every lot line.

SECTION 040.010 PROJECTION INTO REQUIRED SETBACK AREAS

A. Certain architectural features may project into required setback areas as
follows:

1. Into any required front setback area, rear setback area or required
side setback area on a corner lot:

a. Fire escapes may project a distance not exceeding four (4)
feet, six (6) inches.

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b. An uncovered stair and necessary landings may project a
distance not to exceed six (6) feet, provided such stair and
landings shall not extend above the entrance floor of the
building except for a railing not exceeding three (3) feet.

c. Bay windows, balconies and chimneys may project a
distance not exceeding three (3) feet, provided that such
features do not occupy, in the aggregate, more than one-
third (1/3) of the length of the building on which they are
located.

2. The above named features may project into any required side yard
adjoin an interior side lot line a distance not to exceed one-fifth
(1/5) of the required least width of such setback, but not exceeding
three (3) feet in any case.

3. Fences, walls, and hedges may be located in required setback
areas.

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Article 041.000 – Common Open Space and Common Improvement Regulations

ARTICLE 041.000 COMMON OPEN SPACE AND COMMON
IMPROVEMENT REGULATIONS

SECTION 041.001 GENERAL PROVISIONS

The provisions of this Article shall apply to all developments in which the following
features are held in common ownership by a property owners’ association or by persons
or entities owning property within a development.

A. All lands in common open space, not a part of individual lots, designed for
the mutual benefit of a group of persons owning property within a
development, where such lands are not dedicated to or conveyed for public
use whether or not such lands are required by the provisions of this
Article; and
B. All private streets, driveways, parking facilities and buildings or portions
thereof, as may be provided for the common use, benefit and/or enjoyment
of the occupants of the development; whether or not such improvements
are required by the provisions of this Article.

SECTION 041.010 CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT

A. All lands and improvements as set forth in Section 041.001 above shall be
established and maintained according to the provisions of the
Condominium Property Act, Chapter 448 of the Revised Statutes of
Missouri, or subsequent amendments, except where the Planning
Commission determines that the provisions of this Article can otherwise
be satisfied.
B. Should this Article conflict with the provisions of the Condominium
Property Act, Chapter 448 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, or
subsequent amendments, the provisions of the Condominium Property Act
shall prevail.

SECTION 041.020 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL REQUIRED

All subdivision of property containing common open space and common improvements
shall originally be classified as a major subdivision and subject to review according to the
provisions of the Subdivision Regulations. Amendments or revisions to an improved
subdivision plat containing a common open space and common improvements may be
classified as a minor subdivision according to the provisions of the County's Subdivision
Regulations.

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SECTION 041.030 PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION

If common open space and common improvements are not dedicated to and accepted for
public use, they shall be protected by legal arrangements, satisfactory to the County
Commission sufficient to assure their maintenance and preservation for whatever purpose
they are intended. Covenants or other legal arrangements shall specify:

A. Ownership of the common open space and common improvements;
B. Method of maintenance;
C. Responsibility for maintenance; maintenance taxes and insurance
coverage;

D. Compulsory membership and compulsory assessment provisions;
E. Guarantees that any association formed to own and maintain common
open space, and common improvements will not be dissolved without the
consent of the County; and
F. Any other specifications deemed necessary by the Planning & Zoning
Commission and the County Commission.

SECTION 041.040 COVENANTS, RULES AND BY-LAWS

The Planning Administrator and the County Counselor shall review and discretionarily
approve the restrictive covenants, rules and bylaws of the unit ownership, as prepared
according to the provisions of this Article and the Condominium Property Act, Chapter
448 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This approval shall be obtained before any final
plat is recorded or final site plan approved. Such documents, once approved, shall
become part of the recorded subdivision plat or approved site plan.

SECTION 041.050 MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY

A. The County shall not be responsible for the maintenance of any common
open space/improvements required by this Article.
B. Initial maintenance of the common open space/improvements within a
development shall be the responsibility of the developer. The restrictive
covenants, rules and bylaws of the unit ownership may prescribe a method
for transfer of maintenance responsibility to a duly constituted property
owner's association.

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Article 042.000 – Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)

ARTICLE 042.000 CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING
OPERATIONS (CAFO)

SECTION 042.001 SPECIFICATIONS

A. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) as defined by Article
002.000 may be conditionally permitted in A-1, M-1 or M-2 districts with
a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission.

B. The Planning Commission shall consider the standards set forth within
Taney County Ordinance No. 2019-819 concerning Health Regulations for
concentrated animal feeding in issuing a Conditional Use Permit.

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Article 043.000 – Storm Water Runoff, Sediment and Erosion Control and Sinkhole Use Standards

ARTICLE 043.000 STORM WATER RUNOFF, SEDIMENT
AND EROSION CONTROL AND
SINKHOLE USE STANDARDS

SECTION 043.001 STORM WATER RUNOFF

A. Storm Water Detention
1. Prior to the development of the land, surface conditions provide a
higher percentage of permeability and longer time of
concentration. With the construction of buildings, parking lots, et
cetera, permeability and the time of concentration are significantly
decreased, resulting in an increase in both the rate and volume of
runoff. Refer to the Taney County Storm water and Erosion
Control Regulations for Storm water Detention requirements.

SECTION 043.010 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
A. Statement of Intent
The purpose of this Section is to control soil erosion on land that is
undergoing development for non-agricultural uses and to preserve the
natural terrain and waterways of the land within Taney County. Soil
erosion scars the land and creates sediment that clogs storm sewers and
road ditches; chokes streams and creates silt bars, all of which pose a
threat to public health and safety. Refer to the provisions of the Storm
water and Erosion Control Regulations for Taney County for sediment and
erosion control regulations.

SECTION 043.020 SINKHOLE USE STANDARDS

A. Placing Substances and Objects in Sinkholes
1. No person shall place or cause to be placed any substance or
objects, other than those approved by the County, in any sinkhole.

a. This specifically precludes any trash, garbage, or refuse
material.
b. If an accidental spill of any toxic, petroleum, or hazardous
material occurs it shall be reported to the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources immediately
2. Any property that has a sinkhole present that has been used as a
site for dumping of trash, garbage, and refuse will be prohibited

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from construction permits, zoning actions, or land subdivision until
the sinkhole has been cleaned out.

B. Alteration of Sinkholes

The filling, grading, or excavation of sinkholes is prohibited unless the
following provisions are met:
1. Approval is granted by the Planning and Zoning Department after
receiving recommendation from the applicant’s storm water
engineer.
2. A sinkhole evaluation that addresses geologic and engineering
factors, stamped or sealed by a registered civil engineer shall be
filed with the Planning & Zoning Department detailing the method
and material to be used and showing that no detrimental effect will
occur to surrounding properties.
a. In cases of agricultural filling, where no detrimental effect
on surrounding properties will occur, the Engineering
Report may be waived.
3. All other pertinent regulations are met.
C. Development
1. No construction will be allowed within a sinkhole.
a. Any alteration of a sinkhole related to building
construction, subdivision development, or landscaping, is
prohibited unless approved by the Planning & Zoning
Department.

2. Drainage to sinkholes shall not exceed pre-development conditions
unless approved by the Planning & Zoning Department.
3. No waste disposal system is allowed within a sinkhole.
4. No excavation or stripping of vegetative cover is allowed within
sinkholes, except for normal agricultural activities.
D. Reporting Sinkholes
1. Whenever a new sinkhole appears or it becomes apparent that a
sinkhole has not yet been identified, it shall be reported to the
Taney County Planning Department. Refer to the Storm water and
Erosion Control Regulations for Taney County for sinkhole and
karsts feature regulations.

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Article 044.000 – Floodplain Management

ARTICLE 044.000 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

A. Statutory Authority
The Legislature of the State of Missouri has in RSMo 64.090 delegated
the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt floodplain
management regulations designed to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare.
B. Therefore the County Commission of Taney County Missouri Adopted the
Floodplain Management Ordinance for Taney County. Please refer to the
Amended Floodplain Management Ordinance for Taney County 60.3(d)
(Effective March 15, 2012) for complete Floodplain Management
regulations.

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Article 045.000 – Zoning District and Regulation Changes

ARTICLE 045.000 ZONING DISTRICT AND REGULATION
CHANGES

SECTION 045.001 ZONING DISTRICT CHANGES

Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice
requires, the County Commission may by order, after receiving a recommendation and
report from the Planning Commission, and subject to the procedure provided in this
Article, amend, supplement, or change the Zoning District boundaries now or hereafter
established by these Zoning Regulations.
A. It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to submit its
recommendations to the County Commission regarding all applications or
proposals for district changes.
B. A Zoning District change may be initiated by passing a resolution
therefore by the Planning Commission, on its own initiative, or by an
application of one (1) or more of the owners or lessees of property within
the area proposed to be changed or affected by said resolution.

SECTION 045.010 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARY OR CHANGE OF ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
PROPERTY

A. By Owner or Lessee of Property
Applications for any change of Zoning District boundary or change of
zoning classification of property as shown on the zoning map shall be
submitted to the Planning Administrator upon such forms prescribed by
the Planning Administrator, and shall be accompanied by such data and
information as may be prescribed for that purpose by the Planning
Commission or the Planning Administrator, so as to assure the fullest
practicable presentation of facts for the permanent record.
1. Each application shall be signed by at least one (1) of the owners
of property within the area proposed to be reclassified, attesting to
the truth and correctness of all facts and information presented
with the application.
2. The application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days before
the public hearing date to be held by the Planning Commission.
3. The applicant must provide names and addresses of the owners of
all properties lying within the area sought to be changed and within
six hundred (600) feet of any part of the premises the zoning
classification of which is proposed to be changed.

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B. By Planning Commission

The Planning Commission may by motion or resolution propose a change
of Zoning District boundaries or change of zoning classification of
property.
1. Before submitting its recommendations concerning a proposed
zoning change to the County Commission, the Planning
Commission shall hold at least one (1) public hearing thereon,
notice of which shall be given by at least one (1) publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the County at least fifteen (15)
days before the hearing.
a. A notice of such hearing shall also be posted at least fifteen
(15) days in advance thereof in at least one (1) conspicuous
place on the premises the zoning classification of which is
proposed to be changed.
b. The notice shall state the place or places and time at which
the proposed change to the Zoning District, including text
and maps, may be examined.
2. The Planning Commission shall recommend to the County
Commission the approval, denial, or modification of the proposed
change of Zoning District boundary or change of zoning
classification of property within twenty-five (25) days after the
conclusion of the public hearing together with such application or
resolution and the text and map pertaining thereto.

a. If the County Commission deems it desirable, an
application or resolution may be tabled to the next meeting
for one (1) additional hearing, in which case the
recommendation shall be submitted within twenty-five (25)
days after the second hearing.
3. In case of written protest against any proposed amendment, such
amendment may not be passed except by the favorable vote of two-thirds
of all the members of the County Commission when
a. In cases where the land affected lies within one and one-
half (1-1/2) miles of the corporate limits of a municipality
having in effect ordinances zoning property within the
corporate limits of the municipality, made by resolution of
the city council or board of trustees thereof, and filed with
the County Clerk.

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4. Any person adversely affected by an order of the County Commission
adopting, amending or rescinding a Zoning District change may appeal to
the Circuit Court of Taney County on the grounds that said County
Commission failed to comply with the law in adopting, amending,
rescinding, publishing or distributing such Zoning District change, or that
the change, as adopted or amended by said County Commission is
unreasonable or unlawful.
5. Each application for zoning change, except those initiated by the Planning
Commission, shall be accompanied by a check payable to Taney County
Treasurer, or a cash payment in an amount to be determined by the County
Commission, to cover the cost of application review, publishing, posting
and/or mailing the notices of the hearing or hearings required by the
foregoing provisions.

SECTION 045.020 ZONING REGULATION AMENDMENTS

Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice
requires, the County Commission may by order, after receiving a recommendation and
report from the County Planning Commission, and subject to the procedure provided in
this Article, amend, supplement or change the Zoning Regulations, now or hereafter
established by the Regulations created under authority of Sections 64.800 through 64.895
of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
A. It shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to submit its
recommendations to the County Commission regarding all proposals for
amendments to the Zoning Regulations.
B. An amendment, supplement or change of the text of these Zoning
Regulations may be initiated by:
1. By the Planning Commission, on its own initiative, through motion
or resolution.
C. In any case, it shall be the duty of the Planning Commission, in the interest
of public necessity and good zoning practice, to conduct a review of the
Zoning Regulations from time to time, and report its findings and
recommendations to the County Commission.

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SECTION 045.030 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE

A. Before submitting its recommendations on a proposed amendment to the
County Commission, the Planning Commission shall hold at least one (1)
public hearing thereon.
1. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least fifteen (15)
days in advance thereof by at least one (1) publication in a
newspaper of general circulation in the County.
2. The notice shall state the place and time of the hearing and
the place and time at which the proposed amendment to
these Zoning Regulations may be examined.
B. The County Planning Commission, after consideration of the proposed
amendment shall, within a reasonable time after the conclusion of such
public hearing or hearings, recommends the approval or denial of the
proposed amendment or the approval of some modification thereof to the
County Commission.
C. If the proposed amendment is adopted by the County Commission, an
attested copy shall be certified to the County Clerk and a copy shall be
recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds.
D. Any person adversely affected by an order of the County Commission
adopting, amending or rescinding a regulation, may appeal to the Circuit
Court of Taney County.

SECTION 045.040 LIMITATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING
No application for rezoning of any tract, lot or parcel of land within the
unincorporated area of Taney County, other than an application initiated
by the Planning Commission as set forth in Section 045.001 of this Article
shall be filed or allowed prior to the expiration of four (4) months from the
time that the Taney County Commission shall have finally acted on any
application for rezoning of all or any part of the same lot, tract or parcel of
ground; unless: (1) the application previously acted upon was initiated by
the Planning Commission; or (2) unless during said four (4) month
interval property adjoining or abutting the lot, tract or parcel of land or
within six hundred (600) feet, as provided in Section 045.010.B.1 of this
Article, of the lot, tract or parcel of land shall have been rezoned by the
County Commission or by any other appropriate zoning authority.

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Article 046.000 – Enforcement

ARTICLE 046.000 ENFORCEMENT

SECTION 046.001 ENFORCEMENT BY PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
A. The Planning Administrator is charged with the enforcement of the Zoning
Regulations and Subdivision Regulations.
B. All departments, officials and public employees of Taney County, vested
with the duty of authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the
provisions of these Zoning Regulations and shall issue no permit or
license for any use, building or purpose, in conflict with the provisions of
these Zoning Regulations; any permit or license issued in conflict with the
provisions of these Zoning Regulations shall be null and void.

SECTION 046.010 PROCEDURES UPON DISCOVERY OF VIOLATIONS

The Planning Administrator shall have the power to cause any land, building, structure,
place or premises to be inspected and examined and to order in writing the remedying of
any condition found to exist therein or thereat in violation of the Zoning Regulations,
Subdivision Regulations, Storm water and Erosion Control Regulation or the Road and
Access Standards.
A. Any owner, lessee or tenant who, having been served with an order in
writing signed by Planning Administrator to correct or remove any such
violation, shall fail to comply with the order within ten days after service,
or who shall continue to violate any of the regulations or orders, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of these Zoning
Regulations, or any amendment or supplement thereto, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not
more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
C. Each and every day during which such illegal location, erection and/or
construction may be deemed a separate offense.

SECTION 046.020 VIOLATIONS – REMEDIES

In case any building is or is proposed to be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed,
enlarged, changed, maintained, or used, or any land is or is proposed to be used in
violation of these Zoning Regulations or any amendment or supplement thereto, the
Planning Administrator, or any adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be
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institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate action, actions,
proceeding or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove such unlawful location,
erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance or use.

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Article 047.000 – County Commission

ARTICLE 047.000 COUNTY COMMISSION

SECTION 047.001 POWERS AND DUTIES ASSIGNED TO COUNTY
COMMISSION

The County Commission shall have all of the powers and duties as provided in Sections
64.800 to 64.895 of Missouri Revised Statute, including the following:
A. Taney County Zoning Regulations Text Amendments
The text of the Taney County Zoning Regulations may be amended from
time to time by the County Commission by order, after receiving the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
B. Taney County Zoning Map Amendments
The Taney County Zoning Map may be amended from time to time by the
County Commission by order, after receiving the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
C. Master Plan Adoption and Amendment
The County Commission adopted the official Taney County Master Plan
and may subsequently amend or extend the adopted plan by resolution,
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
D. Subdivision Regulations Adoption and Amendment
The County Commission adopted the Taney County Subdivision
Regulations and may subsequently amend or extend the adopted plan by
resolution, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.

E. Plat Approval if the Plat is Rejected by the Planning Commission or
Protest Received from Municipality

A plat shall be reviewed and approved by two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of the
County Commission (§ 64.830, RSMo.) in instances in which:
1. A plat is amended or rejected by the Planning Commission; or

2. The City Council or Board of Aldermen of any municipality within
one and one-half (1 ½) miles of the area in question files a certified
copy of a resolution with the Planning Commission protesting the
plat approval.

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ARTICLE 048.000 PLANNING COMMISSION

SECTION 048.001 MEMBERS

A. Upon the adoption of the County plan there is created in the County a
County Planning Commission. The Taney County Planning Commission
shall consist of the county highway engineer or head of the highway
department, and one resident of the County appointed by the County
Commission, from the unincorporated part of each township in the county,
except that no such resident shall be appointed from a township in which
there is no unincorporated area, as provided in Sections 64.800 to 64.895,
RSMo. The township representatives are hereinafter referred to as
appointed members.
1. The term of each appointed member shall be four (4) years or until
a successor takes office, except that the terms shall be overlapping
and that the respective terms of the members first appointed may
be less than four years.

2. The term of the County highway engineer shall be only for the
duration of the engineer's tenure of official position.

3. Members shall be removable for cause by the County Commission
upon written charges and after public hearings.

4. Officers
At its first meeting in February of each year, the Planning
Commission shall, by majority vote of its membership (excluding
vacant seats) elect one of its members to serve as chairperson, one
member to serve as vice-chairperson, and one member to serve as
secretary. The people so designated shall serve in these capacities
for terms of one year. The Chairperson shall serve no more than
two consecutive terms in that position. Vacancies in these offices
may be filled for the unexpired terms only by majority vote of the
Planning Commission membership (excluding vacant seats). The
chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary may take part in all
deliberations and vote on all issues.
5. Quorum
A quorum of the Planning Commission shall consist of a majority
of the membership (excluding vacant seats). A quorum is
necessary for the Planning Commission to take official action.

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Section 048.010 Meetings

A. The Planning Commission may create and adopt rules for the transaction
of its business and shall keep a public record of its resolutions,
transactions, findings and recommendations.

B. All members of the County Planning Commission shall serve as such
without compensation, except that an attendance fee as reimbursement for
expenses may be paid to the appointed members of the Planning
Commission in an amount, as set by the County Commission, not to
exceed twenty-five (25) dollars for each meeting.
C. Parliamentary procedure in Board meetings shall be governed by "Roberts
Rules of Order, Newly Revised," except as specifically modified herein.
D. Notice Letters

Notice letters shall be mailed to the applicant and property owner, if
different than the applicant and all property owners within six hundred
(600) feet by regular mail at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public
hearing. In sparsely populated areas, staff may require additional
notification. The applicant shall provide the Planning Office with
addressed, stamped notices for this purpose, as well as a list of property
owners to whom notices are sent. Notices will be mailed by staff at the
applicant's expense.
E. Notice of Public Hearings

Public hearings of applications shall be preceded by at least one (1) notice,
published at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing in the official County
newspaper(s). The applicant shall bear the costs of notice publication and shall
submit an affidavit of publication as evidence that proper notice has been
published.

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Article 049.000 – Board of Adjustment

ARTICLE 049.000 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

SECTION 049.001 MEMBERS
A. The Taney County Commission which appointed a County Planning
Commission and which has adopted a Master Plan, as provided in Sections
64.800 to 64.885, RSMo., shall appoint a County Board of Adjustment.
1. The Board shall consist of five residents of the County, but not
more than two (2) shall be residents of the incorporated area of the
County and not more than one (1) may be a member of the County
Planning Commission.

2. The membership of the first board appointed shall serve
respectively:

a. One for one year, one for two years, one for three
years, and two for four years.
b. Thereafter members shall be appointed for terms of
four years each.
3. Members shall be removable for cause by the County Commission
upon written charges and after public hearings.

4. Vacancies shall be filled by the County Commission for the
unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant.
5. Quorum

Three (3) members in attendance at any meeting shall constitute a
quorum of the Board of Adjustment.

a. If at any meeting of the Board of Adjustment, a
quorum shall fail to be present, or if at any meeting
of the Board of Adjustment it should be suggested
that a lack of quorum exists and the Board so finds,
then the Chairperson or Acting Chairperson, shall
adjourn such meeting to the earliest possible date in
order to afford a full hearing upon such appeal or
application pending.
6. Chairperson

The Board of Adjustment shall elect its own Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson, and shall adopt rules of procedure consistent with the

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provisions of the Zoning Regulations and the provisions of
sections 64.800 to 64.895, RSMo.
a. The chairperson, or in the chairperson's absence the
acting chairperson, may administer oaths and
compel the attendance of witnesses.
(1) All interested witnesses wishing to speak
will be sworn in before all the hearings are
heard.
(2) When the speaker approaches the podium
they must state their name, address, and
whether they have been sworn in previously.
7. Secretary

The person acting as Administrator of Planning and Zoning
for Taney County shall act as Secretary for the Board of
Adjustment and is hereby authorized and directed to
publish, deliver, mail, and sign for on behalf of the Board
of Adjustment on notices required.
a. The Planning Administrator shall not accept any
applications for any meeting which are not filed at
least thirty (30) days prior to said meeting.
8. Election

The Board shall, at its regular May meeting each year, elect
by a majority of its membership, a Chairperson of the
Board who shall serve until the successor has been elected
and qualified, and in the same manner shall elect a Vice-
Chairperson, who shall serve in the absence or inability of
the Chairperson to act or perform the functions of his or her
office.

SECTION 049.005 POWERS AND DUTIES

The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and it shall be its duty:

(1) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error of law in any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the
enforcement of the Zoning Regulations;

(2) to hear and decide all matters referred to it or which it is required to determine
under the Zoning Regulations; and

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(3) where, by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape or topography
or other extraordinary or exceptional situation or condition of a specific piece of
property, the strict application of any regulation adopted under 64.845 to 64.880
would result in peculiar and exceptional difficulties to or exceptional and
demonstrable undue hardship upon the owner of the property as an unreasonable
deprivation of use as distinguished from the mere grant of a privilege, to
authorize, upon an appeal relating to the property, a variance from the strict
application so as to relieve the demonstrable difficulties or hardship, provided the
relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without
substantially impairing the intent, purpose, and integrity of the zone plan as
embodied in the Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map.

SECTION 049.010 MEETINGS

A. All meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to the public and
held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as the Board
may determine, but unless otherwise specified, the regular meeting shall
be held the third Wednesday, of each month at 6:00 p.m. County
Commission Hearing Room, Taney County Courthouse, 132 David Street,
Forsyth, MO.

B. Parliamentary procedure in Board meetings shall be governed by "Roberts
Rules of Order, Newly Revised," except as specifically modified herein.

C. Continued Meetings
Motions for continuance in any case pending before the Board may be
granted by the Board, within its discretion, and should for any reason a
cause be continued, then such case will be automatically set for hearing on
the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board or at such sooner time
appear for such hearing without further notice.

E. Tabled Meetings

An applicant may request that a matter be tabled by submitting in writing
signed and dated by the applicant or legal representative. If the Board
votes to table a matter upon such a request, the Board will take action
upon such matter at the next regular meeting of the Board. Any matter
tabled for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days without substantive
amendment or final action shall be denied and removed from the agenda
without further action by the Board.

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F. Voting

1. Each Board of Adjustment member shall be entitled to one vote on
all issues presented to the Board of Adjustment. It shall require the
concurring vote of at least three (3) members of the Board of
Adjustment to constitute a decision or the Board of Adjustment.

2. If at hearing before the Board of Adjustment there is present only
three (3) members of the Board of Adjustment, then in such event,
the applicant of the proceeding shall have a one-time option to
continue the hearing until the next regularly scheduled Board of
Adjustment meeting at which there exists a quorum of members of
the Board of Adjustment and the matter shall be hear at that
meeting without another option pursuant to this paragraph to
continue the hearing to a later date; this option shall be requested
prior to any evidence being received by the Board of Adjustment
for the particular.
G. Records

All meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be open to the public, and
minutes shall be kept of all proceedings and official actions, which
minutes shall be filed in the office of the board and shall be a public

SECTION 049.020 APPEALS

A. Appeals to the Board of Adjustment may be taken by any aggrieved owner,
lessee or tenant of land, or by a public officer, department, board or
bureau, affected by any decision of the administrative officer in
administering a County Zoning Ordinance.

B. Such appeals shall be taken within a period of not more than ninety (90) days
of the date of such decision, and in the manner provided by the rules of the
board.

SECTION 049.030 AUTHORITY

A. The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers and it shall be
its duty to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error of law
in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an
administrative official in the enforcement of the County Zoning
Regulations:

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1. To hear and decide all matters referred to it or which it is required to
determine under the Zoning Regulations adopted by the County
Commission as herein provided;

B. In exercising the above powers, the Board may in conformity with the
provisions of statute and the regulations reverse or affirm wholly or partly,
or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed
from and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as
ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer
from whom the appeal is taken.
1. Any owners, lessees or tenants of buildings, structures or land
jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the Board of
Adjustment or of the County Commission, respectively, under the
provisions of sections 64.800 to 64.895, RSMo., or board,
commission or other public official, may present to the circuit
court having jurisdiction in Taney County, a petition, duly verified,
stating that the decision is illegal in whole or in part, specifying the
grounds of the illegality and asking for relief there from.
2. Upon the presentation of the petition the circuit court shall allow a
writ of certiorari directed to the Board of Adjustment of the action
taken and data and records acted upon.
3. The court may reverse or affirm or may modify the decision
brought up for review.
a. After entry of judgment in the circuit court in the action
under review, any party to the case may file an appeal to
the appellate court having jurisdiction in the same manner
now or hereafter provided by law.

SECTION 049.040 STAY OF PROCEEDINGS

A. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed
from unless the officer from whom the appeal is taken shall certify to the
board that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in
his/her opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property.

SECTION 049.050 VARIANCES

A. The County Commission shall provide for a Board of Adjustment with
powers to modify or vary the regulations, in specific cases, in order that
unwarranted hardships, which constitute an unreasonable deprivation of
use as distinguished from the mere grant of a privilege, may be avoided,

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the intended purpose of the regulations being strictly observed and the
public welfare and public safety protected.

1. The County Board of Adjustment shall be appointed to serve as the
Board of Adjustment for the building or setback line regulations.
B. Where, by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape of
topography or other extraordinary or exceptional situation or condition of
a specific piece of property, the strict application of any regulation
adopted under sections 64.800 to 64.895, RSMo., would result in peculiar
and exceptional difficulties to or exceptional and demonstrable undue
hardship upon the owner of the property as an unreasonable deprivation of
use as distinguished from the mere grant of a privilege, the Board of
Adjustment may authorize, upon an appeal relating to the property, a
variance from the strict application so as to relieve the demonstrable
difficulties or hardships, provided the relief can be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially
impairing the intent, purpose, and integrity of the zone plan as embodied
in the Zoning Regulations and map.
C. In authorizing a variance, the Board of Adjustment may attach thereto
such conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the
proposed structure or use as it may deem necessary in the interest of the
furtherance of the purposes of the regulations and in the public interest.
1. In authorizing a variance, with guarantee or bond as it may deem
to be necessary, that the conditions attached are being and will be
complied with.

D. No such variances in the provisions or requirements of the regulations
shall be authorized by the Board of Adjustment unless the Board finds,
beyond a reasonable doubt, that all the following facts and conditions
exist:
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applying to the property in question, or to the intended
use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties
or classes of uses in the same Zoning Districts.
2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the
same Zoning District and in the same vicinity.

3. That the authorizing of such variance will not be of substantial
detriment to adjacent property and will not materially impair the
purpose of the regulations or the public interest.

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E. No grant of a variance shall be authorized unless the Board of Adjustment
specifically finds that the condition or situation of the specific piece of
property, or the intended use of said property, for which variance is
sought, one or the other in combination is not of so general or recurrent a
nature as to make reasonable practicable the formulation of a general
regulations for such conditions or situation.

SECTION 049.060 APPLICATIONS FOR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCE
AND APPEAL HEARINGS

A. Public Notice

The applicant shall pay for the cost of, and the Planning Administrator
shall provide public notice of the public hearing of the Board of
Adjustment by regular mail and newspaper notice. Notice of public
hearings shall be posted on the property described in the application for
the permit. The notice shall include the time, date and location of said
hearing. The notice shall be supplied and posted by the staff at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.
B. Application

Application shall be filed thirty (30) days before a scheduled hearing. All
information to be discussed before the Board should be submitted fifteen
(15) days prior to the scheduled meeting to allow sufficient time for the
staff to prepare the packets to the Board and give the Board a reasonable
amount of time to review the information and to perform an on-site
inspection, if needed. Substantial evidence submitted during the hearing
may result in continuation or tabling the meeting to allow the Board
sufficient time to review all evidence before a decision is made.
C. Application must be submitted with the following documents:
1. Application Fee: Fees must be paid to the department
before a hearing can be held. Fees are non-refundable.

2. Property Description: Provide a copy of the recorded deed
with the legal description attached.

3. Property Owners: Provide a list of property owners that
was obtained from the Assessor's office.

4. Reason: Provide a typewritten description of the
applicants reason for the appeal or variance requested.

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5. Plot Plan: Provide a plot plan and/or a survey of the
property. If a setback variance is requested, the survey
must have the structure, easements, and property lines
included.

6. Evidence: Provide any evidence fifteen (15) days prior to
the scheduled hearing to be sent to the Board of
Adjustment.

D. Notice Letters

Notice letters shall be mailed to the applicant and property owner, if
different than the applicant and all property owners within six hundred
(600) feet at least fifteen (15) days prior to the Board of Adjustment
hearing. In sparsely populated areas, staff may require additional
notification. Notices will be mailed by staff at the applicant's expense.
E. Notice of Public Hearings

Public hearings of applications shall be preceded by at least one (1) notice,
published at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing in the official County
newspaper(s). The applicant shall bear the costs of notice publication and shall
submit an affidavit of publication as evidence that proper notice has been
published.
F. Any party to any proceeding before the Board shall, insofar as it may be
possible, prepare and submit in advance for hearing, six (6) copies of any
exhibits proposed to be used in the proceeding, which said submission shall be
made to the Board by filing the same in the office of the Planning and Zoning
Department. The applicant and other proponents shall submit exhibits at least
fifteen (15) days in advance of the hearing; the Planning and Zoning
Department, other governmental agencies and departments, and opponents of
the applicant's request shall submit exhibits at least ten (10) days in advance of
the hearing. Each exhibit shall be identified as to the party who intends to
sponsor the exhibit and shall be consecutively numbered or lettered. All
material so submitted shall be deemed a public record and shall be open for
inspection and copy by any person whomsoever. Any exhibit not so filed shall
be admitted by the Board only upon a clear showing that such filing was not in
good faith reasonably possible.

G. Proceedings

A proceeding before the Board consisting of an appeal by any aggrieved
person from a decision of an administrative officer is a fact finding appeal
made shorter than the Planning Commission meetings on applications

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requesting a change of land use. Decisions will be based on any new
information or evidence and based on incorrect or misleading information
presented in leading to the administrative decision. This is not a chance to
rehear all the information presented in the planning and Zoning meeting. A
copy of the file, letter of record, and minutes of the meeting will be submitted
by the staff for evidence prior to the meeting.

SECTION 049.070 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING
A. Agenda

The Secretary shall prepare an agenda for such meeting and the order of
business therein shall be as follows:
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Unfinished Business
4. Communication
5. Swearing in of All Witnesses
6. Hearings
7. Exceptions
8. Variances
9. Appeals
10. New Business
11. Closed meeting
12. Adjournment

B. All witnesses wishing to testify on any matter set for hearing by the Board
of Adjustment shall be sworn before testifying.
C. Any witness may be cross-examined by any member of the Board.

D. Meeting Order

Each case coming before the Board shall be heard in the following order:
1. The presentation of the Planning and Zoning Department or any
other public agency and cross-examination of their witness.

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2. The presentation of the applicant (limited to fifteen (15) minutes
for primary speaker, five (5) minutes for each additional) and
cross-examination.

3. Any public agency.

4. The presentation of parties in support to the applicant's position.
(Limited to five (5) minutes).

5. The presentation of parties opposed to the applicant's position
(limited to fifteen (15) minutes for primary speaker, five (5)
minutes for each additional), not representing any governmental
agency, and cross-examination of their witnesses.

6. The presentation of rebuttal testimony by the applicant and cross-
examination of the rebuttal witnesses. Rebuttal testimony shall be
limited to new matters made necessary in explanation of matters
raised following the applicant's original presentation or in answer
to matters so raised and shall not be for the purpose of merely
resubmitting or restating matters previously submitted by the
applicant in his original presentation. The applicants shall be
given three additional minutes for rebuttal argument, if desired.

7. Each person addressing the Board shall step up to the podium, state
his name and address for the record, and whether they had been
sworn in by the chairman. Unless further time is granted by the
Board, the witness shall limit his address to five (5) minutes. All
remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any
member thereof. No person, other than the Board and the person
having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any discussion,
either directly or through a member of the Board, without the
permission of the Chairman. No question shall be asked of a
member of the Board except through the presiding officer.

E. Following presentation of all cases and requests at a meeting, the public
session of the Board shall be declared at an end by the Chairman so that
the Board may make its decisions.

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SECTION 049.080 GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Burden of Proof
It shall be the burden of the applicant in any case before the Board to
present sufficient facts and testimony that an affirmative decision by the
Board in favor of the applicant will be based upon competent and
substantial evidence upon the whole record of proceedings before the
Board. Nothing shall prohibit any member of the Board inquiring of any
witness or party at any time during the proceedings upon any fact or
matter related to the proceedings, but it shall not be the duty of the Board
to supply any deficiencies in or to seek to provide facts in any
proceedings.
B. Presentation of Information or Evidence
If the applicant or the County staff provides the Board of Adjustment with
information or evidence that was not included in the packet of information
provided by the County staff to the Board approximately ten (10) days
prior to the Board's scheduled meeting to consider the case, then said case
may be tabled for one meeting.
C. Compel of Witnesses
The Chairman or Acting Chairman may compel the attendance of any
witness so requested to be at such hearing for examination, cross-
examination, or both. The office making such service of a subpoena shall
be entitled to receive therefore such fees as are allowed by law for similar
service, to be paid by the County. The chairman shall have the power to
administer oaths to witnesses.
D. Finding of Facts
Each member present at each meeting of the Board will make his separate
findings in regard to each special exception and request for variance and
taken together collectively, such findings will constitute the findings of the
Board of Adjustment in each particular case. The staff shall be required to
serve the Board's finding of facts and conclusions of law to the applicant
by regular mail within five (5) days from the date of his notification of the
Board's decision.
E. Request to Re-schedule Meeting

No affirmative relief will be granted to any applicant or appellant in any
case unless the applicant, appellant, or his agent or attorney appear in
person or by affidavit in writing duly verified which meets the required
burden of proof, in any case in which the applicant, appellant or his agent
or attorney fail to appear either in person or by written verified affidavit

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and no interested person appears protesting the granting of such relief,
then such case will be dismissed by the Board without prejudice to the
applicant to request another hearing in the time and manner necessary for
the first hearing and upon
F. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules of procedure consistent with
the provisions of the Zoning Regulations and the provisions of Sections
64.800 to 64.895 of the Revised Missouri Statutes.

SECTION 049.090 POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

A. The Board of Adjustment shall have the power to hear and decide, in
accordance with the provisions the Regulations, applications that are
properly filed in the manner provided for:

1. Special exceptions;
2. Interpretation of the Zoning Map; or
3. For decisions upon other special questions on which these Zoning
Regulations provide that the Board of Adjustment shall decide.
B. In considering an application for a special exception or interpretation of
the zoning map, the Board of Adjustment shall give due regard to the
nature and conditions of all adjacent uses and structures;
Conditional Use or Special Exception as the Board of Adjustment may
deem necessary for the protection of adjacent properties and the public
interest.

SECTION 049.100 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

A. In addition to permitting the special exceptions specified in these Zoning
Regulations, the Board of Adjustment shall have the power to permit the
following Special Exceptions. The procedures shall be the same as those
set forth in Section 049.050 and 049.060.
1. Nonconforming Uses. The substitution of a nonconforming use
existing at the time of enactment of these Zoning Regulations by
another nonconforming use, if no structural alterations, except
those required by law or resolution, are made provided, however,
that
a. In an Residential District, no change shall be authorized to
any use that is not a permitted use or a conditional use in
any Residential District and

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b. In a Commercial District, no change shall be authorized to
any use that is not a permitted use or a conditional use in
any Commercial District.
2. The extension of a nonconforming building upon the lot occupied
by such building, or on an adjoining lot, provided that:
a. Such lot was under the same ownership as the lot in
question at the time the use of such building became
nonconforming, and
b. That such extension is necessary and incidental to such
existing nonconforming use provided that:
(1) The value of such extension shall not exceed in all
one-third (1/3) of the assessed valuation for tax
purposes of the existing building devoted to a
nonconforming use;
(2) That such extension shall be within a distance of not
more than fifty (50) feet of the existing building or
premises; and
(3) Provided further that such extension shall in any
case be undertaken within five (5) years of the
enactment of these Zoning Regulations.
c. Provided, however, that the Board of Adjustment shall not
authorize any extension or enlargement that would result in
extending the useful life of a nonconforming building, or
that would result in violation of the provisions of these
Zoning Regulations with respect to any adjoining premises.

SECTION 049.110 EXTENSION OF USE ON BORDER OF ZONING
DISTRICT
A. The extension of a use or building into a more restricted Zoning District
immediately adjacent thereto, but not more than twenty-five (25) feet
beyond the dividing line of the two (2) Zoning Districts, under such
conditions as will safeguard development in the more restricted Zoning
District.

SECTION 049.120 CONDITIONAL INDUSTRIAL USES

A. Permitting in such parts of any M-2 District as are more than six hundred
(600) feet distant from any R District and more than two hundred (200)
feet from every other Zoning District except an M-1 District,

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1. Any of the industries or uses listed in Article 020.000 and
permitted in any M-1 District as an accessory use,
2. Any use permitted in an M-2 District as a principal use, as
specified in Article 021.000.
B. In doing so, the Board of Adjustment may require the installation,
operation and maintenance in connection with the proposed use of such
devices or such methods of operation as may, in the opinion of the Board
of Adjustment, be reasonably required to prevent or reduce fumes, gas,
dust, smoke, odor, water carried waste, noise, vibration or similar
objectionable features, and
C. May impose such conditions regarding the extent of open spaces between
such industries or uses and surrounding properties as will tend to prevent
or reduce the harm that might otherwise result from the proposed use of
surrounding properties and neighborhoods.

SECTION 049.130 INTERPRETATION OF ZONING MAP

A. Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as recorded,
differs from the street and lot line as shown on the Zoning Map, the Board
of Adjustment, after notice to the owners of the property and after public
hearing, shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and
purposes of these Zoning Regulations.
B. In case of any question(s) as to the location of any boundary line between
Zoning Districts, a request for interpretation of the Zoning Map may be
made to the Board of Adjustment and a determination shall be made by
said Board of Adjustment.

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ARTICLE 050.000 VALIDITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE

SECTION 050.001 VALIDITY

If any Article, Section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or phrase of these Regulations is
for any reason held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of these Zoning Regulations.

SECTION 050.010 EFFECTIVE DATE

These Zoning Regulations shall be given an effective date when enacted by the County
Commission in the manner provided by Sections 64.800 through 64.895 of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri.

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THE HISTORY OF TANEY COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS

Adopted April 21, 2021

Amended February 22, 2022 Order Number 02-22-22-06

Amended May 23, 2022 Order Number 05-23-22-05

Amended May 20, 2024 Order Number 05-20-24-05

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