Missouri Revised Statutes Title VI. County, Township and Political Subdivision Government § 67.900. Definitions

(1) Maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources,

(2) Protect natural streams or water supply,

(3) Promote conservation of soils, wet lands, beaches or marshes,

(4) Enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations or sanctuaries, or other open areas and open spaces,

(5) Preserve archaeologic and historic sites,

(6) Implement the plan of development adopted by the planning agency of the state or county or municipality, or

(7) Promote orderly urban or suburban development.