Section 18 Zoning Ordinances

• Library: Condemnation Practice 2009

Obviously, zoning heavily impacts the use and value of a property. The effect of zoning on value is not decisive, but it is certainly an element to be considered. Herman Glick Realty Co. v. St. Louis County, 545 S.W.2d 320, 324 (Mo. App. E.D. 1976). In some instances, counsel may want the ordinance actually in evidence rather than relying on oral testimony. Printed copies of ordinances certified by the officer having lawful custody of the ordinance shall be received as evidence by the courts...