HB 930 -- COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING

CO-SPONSORS:  Hollingsworth, McKenna, Wagner, Selby, Johnson (90)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government and Related Matters by a vote of 18 to 0.

This bill expands the powers of counties of the first
classification not having a charter form of government who have
adopted county planning to regulate and control the building and
use of buildings and structures in specific districts due to
regulatory difficulties.  Special building permits may be issued
only after public hearings and the issuance of a special permit
that sets out guidelines.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that Jefferson County needs to be
able to regulate certain businesses that may have an impact on
their neighbors.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Hollingsworth.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:46 am