Section 7.15 Conflict and Duplication Between Local Enactments

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

C. (§7.15) Conflict and Duplication Between Local Enactments

When there are several different regulatory enactments, there can be conflicts between the provisions of the different enactments or conflicts in their enforcement. Building and housing codes can overlap, for example, and either of these can conflict with or overlap the zoning ordinance.

Section 89.130, RSMo 2016, provides that the “higher standards” shall apply in the event of a conflict between zoning regulations and any other statute or local...