New Franklin Appeal ordinance (§ 505.100)
Chapter 505: Dangerous Buildings
In short: Anyone with an interest in a building ordered repaired or demolished can appeal to the Howard County Circuit Court.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or any other person(s) having an interest in a dangerous building as shown by the land records of the Recorder of Deeds of Howard County may appeal such decision to the Circuit Court of Howard County, as provided for in Sections 536.100 to 536.140, RSMo., if a proper record as defined in Section 536.130, RSMo., is maintained of the hearing provided for in Section 505.080 hereof. Otherwise, the appeal shall be made pursuant to the procedures provided for in Section 536.150, RSMo.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 17 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.