Section 6.1 Introduction and Focus

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I. (§6.1) Introduction and Focus

This chapter presents a practical overview of the law of land use planning and zoning in Missouri. It discusses some of the growing number of sophisticated regulations now being imposed by local governments to promote reasoned development and to protect the quality of life in their communities. It also discusses alternatives for judicial review of governmental action that property owners believe violates their rights. The citations given are not...