Zoning & land use in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,258 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most zoning & land use activity
- Columbia, MO (147)
- Walnut Grove, MO (140)
- Kansas City, MO (107)
- Lee's Summit, MO (105)
- Jefferson County, MO (94)
- Independence, MO (91)
- Jackson County, MO (86)
- Blue Springs, MO (81)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (80)
- Wildwood, MO (79)
- Malden, MO (65)
- St. Louis, MO (63)
Latest matching meetings
Commission considers zone change for Lionstone development in Imperial
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change and development plan for a property in Imperial. The meeting also includes a work session with the County Council to review a draft of the Unified Development Order Rewrite.
Board will consider amending ordinance 2418 for a skilled nursing facility at 13240 Manchester Rd.
The Des Peres Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2026. At the hearing the board will consider two ordinances: one that amends ordinance 2418 and reissues a conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility located at 13240 Manchester Road, and another that grants a conditional use permit…
Commission to review three historic preservation requests
The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for three Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also discuss historic guidelines.
Planning and Zoning Commission holds training session
The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting for a training agenda. The session covers department overviews, reporting, and various development review processes.
Committee reviews sight triangle and right-of-way requests
The Administrative Review Committee is meeting to hold hearings on two specific land-use requests. The body will consider modifications to a sight triangle and a right-of-way reduction.
Community meeting to discuss proposed marijuana establishment at 926 Eastern Ave
Ward 6 City Councillor Stephen Winslow will hold a community outreach meeting to hear about and discuss a proposed marijuana establishment at 926 Eastern Avenue. The agenda includes the type of establishment, security plans, measures to prevent diversion to minors, community impact, and nuisance concerns. The public…
Commission to discuss removing short-term vacation rentals from residential zones
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss a text amendment regarding short-term vacation rentals. The proposal seeks to eliminate these rentals as a conditional use in the Nonurban District and all Residential Zoning Districts. The commission will also review its bylaws.
Commission will discuss amendments to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance.
The commission will review status updates for several historically significant properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance, including 264 Salem Street, 145 Glenwood Street, 1100 Main Street, and others. It will discuss possible amendments and additional provisions to the ordinance. The meeting will…
Committee to review two basement accessory dwelling unit applications
The Site Plan Review Committee will hold public hearings to consider site plan approval for two proposed accessory dwelling units. Both applications involve constructing units in the basements of existing single-family homes.
Cass County Planning Board to decide on rezoning of 29-acre farm for rural residential
The board will consider Application #3200, a lot split and rezoning of a 29-acre Agriculture tract at 18216 S Francy Rd to create one 5-acre Residential Rural lot and retain 24 acres as Agriculture. Three new minor subdivision plats are also on the agenda, seeking to divide agricultural properties near Pleasant Hill…
Planning and Zoning Commission to review six site plans and zoning requests
The commission will hold public hearings for several commercial property developments and a zoning map amendment. These reviews determine if proposed site plans and land uses comply with city regulations.
Board of Adjustment to hear variance and appeal petitions
The Board of Adjustment will review three petitions regarding zoning and building code variances. These include a request for a taller billboard and a request to change revegetation methods.
Springfield Council considers $32 million in bonds for Andy’s Headquarters Project
The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests, budget amendments, and a large industrial development project. The body is also discussing auditing contracts and a grant for the Family Connects Program.
Zoning Board meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss.
Rezoning 75.51 acres from R‑S to R‑1 near Brown School & Creasy Springs Rd
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider five rezoning applications. The largest request (Case #159‑2026) seeks to rezone 75.51 acres from R‑S (single‑family) to R‑1 (one‑family) after annexation. Additional items include two small R‑1 rezones by Carolyn Mathews, a permanent M‑C zoning…
Board of Adjustment to consider four zoning variances and one appeal
The Board of Adjustment will review requests for zoning variances regarding lot size, setbacks, and land use at four different properties. The board will also hear an appeal of a decision made by the Director of Planning and Development.
Columbia P&Z considers rezoning requests for residential and multi-family development
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider five rezoning requests, including a large 75.51-acre change to single-family zoning and a 6.4-acre request for multi-family zoning. The body will also approve previous meeting minutes.
Board will consider a grant to build a restroom in Fenton City Park
The Fenton Board of Aldermen will discuss several agenda items, including a municipal park grant for a Fenton City Park restroom, outdoor storage at Winwater, a medical office for Aspen Dental, text amendments to zoning code sections related to public parks, and agreements for street striping, uniform services, and a…
City Council workshop to discuss development code and housing updates
The City Council will hold a workshop on July 23, 2026, to discuss updates to building development services codes and missing middle housing. The meeting will take place in the Busch Building and is not a public hearing.
Commission will consider text amendment to allow coin‑operated laundromats in COR district
The Olivette Planning & Community Design Commission will review several petitions, including a design review for a patio enclosure and special permit requests for medical offices and recreational uses. Two text amendments will be considered: one to permit coin‑operated laundromats in the COR Commercial/Office/Retail…
Commission considers rezoning and development plans for Imperial and DeSoto
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a rezoning request in DeSoto and a development plan and preliminary plat in Imperial. A request for a telecommunication tower in House Springs has been continued to August 27, 2026.
Board of Adjustment to hear four zoning and land-use appeals
The Board of Adjustment will review requests for variances and appeals regarding non-conforming structures and land use. Decisions will focus on whether proposed renovations and expansions at four different properties can bypass existing zoning setbacks and buffer requirements.
Planning and Zoning Commission to review two preliminary subdivision plats
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review preliminary plat requests for two new subdivisions. The body will also approve minutes from the June 24, 2026, meeting and acknowledge decisions made by the Board of Aldermen.
Planning Board to hear multifamily housing permit extensions
The Malden Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two special permit amendments for multifamily housing projects. One proposal seeks to extend an existing six-story, 82-unit building at 10 Florence Street, and the other seeks to extend a permit for a three-story building with 20 affordable housing units…
Board considers variance for roof addition at 1315 Breezeridge Dr.
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request by homeowners Andrew and Kristin Evola to build a roof addition over a patio. The addition would encroach 26 feet into the required 40-foot rear yard setback, reducing it to 14 feet in the Residential B zoning district.
Board to decide permit for 80‑bed skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Ave
The Board of Aldermen will consider a conditional use permit for an 80‑bed skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Avenue, a property currently zoned R‑4. The meeting also includes approvals of several financial items, such as a $72,303.58 invoice for the Perry County Joint Justice Center cost share and a $10,191.70…
Board to consider conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Ave
The Perryville Board of Aldermen will decide on a conditional use permit for a skilled nursing facility at 1307 Brenda Avenue. The meeting also includes approvals of several invoices and purchase orders, including a $72,303.58 cost‑share invoice for the Perry County Joint Justice Center and a $300,000 retainage…
Board will approve city disbursements and consider Planning and Zoning appointments.
The Board will act on the minutes from the July 7 meeting and hear a guest period. It will consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approve city disbursements. A closed session will be held to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters, litigation, personnel and real estate issues.
Pacific Aldermen to consider data center moratorium and zoning amendments
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a 12-month moratorium for data center applications and zoning changes regarding land annexation. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for an automobile dealership on S. First St.
Committee to adopt new 3,000‑foot mailing radius for public hearings
The Wildwood Planning and Parks Committee will consider five planning items, including a historic land‑use category update, a temporary lease for the J.P. Connell House, and a change to the mailing radius for public hearings to 3,000 feet. Two parks items will be reviewed: an update on recreation programming and a…
Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss 2040 Compass Comprehensive Plan
The Clay County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss the Clay County 2040 Compass Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The meeting is informational only, and no votes will be taken on these items.
Committee proposes new semiannual fees for vacant properties, up to $1,000
The committee will consider a first‑reading amendment to approve commercial/retail development on about 1.27 acres in District B3‑2, located south of N.E. Barry Road and west of N. Indiana Avenue (Case No. CD‑CPC‑2026‑00058). It will also establish a Kansas City Data Center Transparency Task Force and direct the City…
Board will re‑appoint two members to the Planning and Zoning Commission through 2030.
The Parkville Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and crime statistics. It will also vote on the Pocket Park Stair Artwork Project and appoint alternates to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Additionally, citizen input will be heard, and staff updates…
Board to consider zoning changes and final plat approval
The Carl Junction Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments and the final plat for Wild Flower Estates. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as minutes and disbursements.
City Council approves demolition and data center restrictions
The St. Joseph City Council will consider approving a demolition contract, a data center construction moratorium, and the appointment of new commission members. The meeting also includes first readings for ordinances regarding Kratom and conditional use permits for a tow lot and auto sales business.
Overland City Council to hold public hearings on two conditional use permits
The City Council will hold public hearings for an automotive service center at 9465 Midland Blvd and a restaurant at 10041 Page Blvd. The body will also consider several contracts for city services, including park improvements and street work.
Board will consider a special use permit for 120 Henry Avenue office
The Manchester Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a special use permit to allow an office and vehicle bays at 120 Henry Avenue in the C‑1 Commercial Zoning District. The meeting will also consider Bill 26‑2581 to adopt a biennial conflict‑of‑interest ordinance and will appoint Peter Bitzer to the Audit…
Council to approve $309,510 engineering contract for Davis Blvd improvements
The council will consider several ordinances, including a $309,510 contract for professional engineering services for the Davis Boulevard Improvements project and a $184,665.40 agreement to mill and overlay the General Aviation Terminal Parking Lot at the Joplin Regional Airport. Additional items include a sewer…
City Council approves park equipment and CIP budget
The Blue Springs City Council will consider approving playground equipment and surface purchases for Southwest Park and a Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2026-2031. A public hearing is scheduled for the CIP, and the council will also hear a continuation on a planned development concept plan.
City Council to vote on MKT Trail Bridge replacement and multiple land-use actions
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on authorizing replacement of Bridge #9 on the MKT Trail. They will consider the Water and Light 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Project Plan. The agenda also includes a real‑estate purchase for greenspace on West Gillespie Bridge Road, a…