1. A political subdivision may adopt, administer, and enforce, under its police power, airport compatible land use zoning regulations for the part of a controlled compatible land use area located within the political subdivision if the airport is:

(1) Used in the interest of the public to the benefit of the political subdivision; or

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 67.1205

  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020

(2) Located within the political subdivision and owned or operated by a federal defense agency or by the state.

2. The political subdivision by ordinance or resolution may implement, in connection with airport compatible land use zoning regulations, any federal law or rules controlling the use of land located adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport. The airport compatible land use zoning regulations shall include a statement that the airport fulfills an essential community purpose.