Missouri Revised Statutes Title VI. County, Township and Political Subdivision Government § 67.430. Appeal must be authorized

1. The ordinances shall provide for appeal by the interested parties described in subsection 3 of section 67.410, from the determination of the building commissioner or designated officer or officers to the circuit court as established in sections 536.100 to 536.140, if a proper record as defined in section 536.130 is maintained of the hearing provided by subsection 4 of section 67.410; otherwise, the appeal shall be made pursuant to the procedures provided by section 536.150.

2. In any appeal as provided by this section, any person who owns or occupies property located within one thousand two hundred feet of the perimeter of the building or structure which is the subject of the suit shall be allowed to present evidence to the court on behalf of the city, town, village or county having a charter form of government, of the condition of the building or structure, whether or not such person presented such evidence at the hearing provided by subsection 4 of section 67.410. The appellant before the court shall have the opportunity to cross-examine any such person presenting evidence to the court.