§ 14-14. Special exceptions from distance requirements for keeping of livestock.

(a)

The property maintenance appeals board is hereby authorized to grant special exceptions to the requirements set forth in section 14-12(a) prohibiting livestock from being kept, maintained, pastured or fed within 200 feet of the nearest portion of any building in any way used by human beings.

(b)

Special exceptions may be granted by the board provided that it is demonstrated that:

(1)

There is good and sufficient cause to grant the special exception based upon preexisting conditions, topography or economic conditions.

(2)

The grant of a special exception shall not create a nuisance or health hazard.

(c)

Upon consideration of the factors set forth in subsection (b) of this section, the board may attach such conditions to the special exception as it deems necessary.

(d)

The board is hereby authorized to establish rules and regulations for the method of requesting special exceptions, nature of hearing, and such other matters it deems appropriate.

(e)

The director of neighborhood and community services shall send notice by regular United States mail, postage prepaid, to the applicant or property owner of the property affected, and all owners of property within 200 feet of the property, at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing.

(f)

The director of neighborhood and community services may request the board to revoke the special exception based upon information that the special exception has resulted in a nuisance or health hazard or that the terms of the special exception have not been fulfilled. The notice requirements of subsection (e) of this section shall apply to any hearing for revocation.

(g)

Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the board may appeal the matter to the circuit court in accordance with the provisions of RSMo ch. 536.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 6.12.5; Ord. No. 60751, 4-9-87)