New Franklin Appeal from Decisions of the Board ordinance (§ 405.250)
Chapter 405: Zoning Code · Article IV. Board of Adjustment
In short: To challenge a Board of Adjustment decision, file a verified petition in Circuit Court within 30 days after the decision is filed with the Board.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the Board or any officer, department, board or bureau of the City of New Franklin may present to the Circuit Court a petition duly verified, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. Such petition must be presented to the court within thirty (30) days after the filing of the decision in the office of the Board and thereafter proceedings shall be had thereon as provided by Sections 89.010 to 89.140, RSMo., as amended from time to time.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 42 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.