Development & economy in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
293 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most development & economy activity
- Bentonville, AR (61)
- Rogers, AR (36)
- Bella Vista, AR (35)
- Maumelle, AR (26)
- Jonesboro, AR (20)
- Siloam Springs, AR (18)
- Jacksonville, AR (17)
- Fort Smith, AR (13)
- Hot Springs, AR (12)
- Russellville, AR (11)
- Cabot, AR (11)
- Searcy County, AR (7)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission reviews Little Caesars development plan for Lot 700A
The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 1,762-square-foot Little Caesars restaurant at 102 Orleans Drive. The body is considering the preliminary development plan, landscape plan, and commercial building design for the 1.016-acre site.
Planning Commission to consider large-scale developments and zoning changes
The Bentonville Planning Commission will review a consent agenda for minor property adjustments and large-scale developments, including a mixed-use project on Main Street and a maintenance facility. The meeting includes advertised public hearings for a rezoning request to change land use from Town Center Low to Town…
A&P Commission to review business beautification grant applications
The Advertising and Promotion Commission will consider grant applications for five local businesses. The body will also receive quarterly reports from the Jacksonville Historical Museum and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
Council considers temporary moratorium on data center development
The City Council will discuss a proposed moratorium on data center applications and the creation of a study committee. The body is also reviewing several reimbursement requests and rezoning ordinances.
Council to vote on water/sewer rates, police station relocation
The Searcy City Council will hold public hearings on nuisance liens and a private club permit, then consider a full agenda including water and sewer rate modifications, relocation of the police department to the East Precinct on Moore Street, and several park and trail projects. The meeting includes multiple…
Planning Commission to review development permits and rezoning requests
The Planning Commission will consider a significant development permit for a commercial cheer practice facility on Highway 412. Other items include a rezoning request for E. Kenwood St. and a preliminary plat for Winding Springs Phases 2 and 3.
Quorum Court to consider putting 0.625% sales tax for roads to voters
At this regular meeting, the Garland County Quorum Court will read proposed resolutions and ordinances for first consideration. Key items include a proposed ordinance to refer a five-eighths of one percent sales and use tax for road improvements to voters, a resolution authorizing application for a FEMA BRIC grant for…
Planning and Zoning to vote on two rezoning cases
The Planning and Zoning commission will hold public hearings and vote on two land-use cases. These include a rezoning request on Fourth Street and an annexation and rezoning request on Highway 293.
Council to receive water rate study results and proposed final rates
The Searcy City Council will discuss quarterly reports, a water rate study, and updates on several parks and community projects. They will consider authorizing an annexation survey for Little Red Riverpark, setting public hearings for a state grant and a nuisance property, and approving a change order for…
Subcommittee to review Little Caesars restaurant proposal at Gateway Plaza
The Planning Commission Subcommittee will consider a preliminary development plan, landscape plan, and commercial building design for a proposed Little Caesars restaurant at Lot 700A in the Maumelle Gateway PCD. A community meeting will precede the subcommittee meeting to allow public discussion with the applicant.
Planning Commission considers rezoning of 3‑acre Rena Rd parcel to two‑family district
The Van Buren Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a 3‑acre property on Rena Road, seeking to change the zoning from R‑1 single‑family to R‑2 two‑family. It will also hear a conditional use permit for a church pavilion at 300 Linda Lane, a setback variance for 1500 Lovers Lane, a revision to an…
Planning Commission to consider five rezoning/PUD items and Plaza Surgery Center development
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one planned unit development (PUD) amendment, including properties on SW I St, Jefferson St, Royal Dr, SW Pawhuska St, and SE 3rd St. They will also consider a large-scale development for Plaza Surgery Center at 701 SE Plaza Avenue, and an…
Board to decide on 21.54-acre annexation for Heritage Ranch
The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider several land-use changes including annexation of 21.54 acres for a new subdivision, multiple rezonings, and a special use permit. They will also vote on a budget amendment for a new mower, a school resource officer agreement with the school district, and an ordinance…
Board to vote on dwellings in commercial zones, library partnership
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts, and discuss a non-binding letter of intent with the Garland County Library for a new main library at 100 Park Avenue. Consent agenda includes airport taxiway rehabilitation ($619,378.50) and a lease for Hangar…
City Council to Vote on Coulson Point Annexation and Zoning
The City Council will hold third readings and votes on three ordinances to finalize the annexation of the Coulson Point Addition, amend the city's zoning map, and update the land use plan for this new Ward 4 area. A fire department report will also be presented. No other major decisions are on the agenda.
Final review of Downtown Historic District Guidelines
The Historic District Commission will conduct the final review of the Downtown Russellville Historic District Guidelines with Post Oak Preservation Solutions. They will also consider several Certificates of Appropriateness for specific projects, including a bronze statue, sign reinstallation, wall removal, a traffic…
Utility Board to consider $977,277 sewer model expansion contract amendment
The Bentonville Utility Board will decide on five new business items, including a $450,000 waiver of competitive bidding for three substation transformers, two contract amendments with Raftelis for water/wastewater fee and rate analysis, an ordinance adopting revised water utility specifications, and a $977,277…
Board to vote on annexation of 21.54 acres for new subdivisions
The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider multiple rezoning requests, a $966,761 airport taxilane construction contract, and a $69,000 street resurfacing project. They will also hold readings on ordinances regarding electric bicycles on trails and annexation of 21.54 acres for Heritage Ranch and Lawlis Acres…
Maumelle City Council to consider budget amendment for fire engine repairs
The City Council will review a budget amendment to use insurance proceeds for fire engine repairs and a development plan for a new bakery and café. The body will also conduct second readings for the annexation and zoning of the Coulson Point Addition.
Commission to review business beautification grants and property acquisition fund
The Advertising & Promotion Commission will consider grant applications for four local businesses to improve their exteriors. The body will also discuss the establishment of a Strategic Property Acquisition and Redevelopment Fund to address blighted commercial properties.
Cabot Council to discuss road funding and AI workplace policies
The City Council will consider several budget amendments and administrative resolutions. Key discussions include the use of federal transportation funds and the creation of new personnel policies regarding artificial intelligence.
Commission to consider allowing dwellings in certain commercial zones
The Planning Commission will review a proposed ordinance change to permit residential dwellings within specific commercial zoning districts. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and a site plan amendment for a storage facility expansion.
Board of Adjustment discusses fence and wall variances
The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests regarding fence and wall requirements. These items involve properties at 400 SW C Street and 1023 N Main Street.
City Council to consider rezonings and property clean-up liens
The Rogers City Council will hold public hearings and vote on filing clean-up liens for two properties. The body will also consider three separate re-zoning amendments to the Unified Development Code and one commission appointment.
Shopping center with drive-through, multifamily rezoning on agenda
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment will jointly consider a consent agenda including a final plat, a home occupation for massage therapy, an assisted living facility, and a development plan for a shopping center with drive-through. Separate public hearings will address a master land use plan…
Council to consider amending Official Community Plan and Zoning for two properties
The City of Greenwood council will hold a regular meeting with numerous items, including first readings of bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning for two separate properties, and referring them to public hearings. Other notable actions include adopting a $10,000 annual beautification grant program…
Planning Commission approves RV resort rezoning near John Harden Drive
The Jacksonville Planning Commission reviewed and approved several development requests, including two rezonings, three final plats, and multiple site plans. Commissioners discussed density concerns, drainage requirements, and commercial design standards for proposed residential and commercial projects. Staff…
Planning Commission to vote on Main Street rezoning and self-storage development
The Russellville Planning Commission will consider a rezoning of 120 E Main Street from C-1 to C-2. They will also review a large-scale development for a mini self-storage facility at 250 Lexington Avenue and a special use permit for a portable building sales business at 3616 E Main Street. Approval of previous…
Board to vote on $5.76M water treatment plant contract
The Board of Directors will consider awarding a $5.76 million contract for the Ouachita Water Treatment Plant Plate Settler Project. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of Virginia Drive, and consider ordinances for a new development plan at Leonard Street and amending park and recreation codes…
Council considers industrial bonds and tax incentive for InnovAsian project
The City Council will vote on issuing industrial development revenue bonds for the InnovAsian project, which includes a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement. Consent items include a lease agreement with the North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation for space at 911 Magnolia Road, acceptance of a…
Council to adopt street dedication for Maumelle Gateway, condemn two properties
The City Council will vote on third reading of an ordinance accepting dedication of streets and drainage in the Maumelle Gateway Addition. They will also vote on resolutions to condemn an accessory building at 41 Ophelia Drive and a structure at 113 Oak Ridge Drive. The council will hear first readings of ordinances…
Commission to consider 50-lot plat and subdivision waivers on Rothbury and Kirkwall Drives
The Planning Commission will discuss two plat proposals and associated waiver requests. One involves 50 membership lots with plat-restricted development in the Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive. The other splits Tract 3 of the Lendalfoot Subdivision into two tracts on Kirkwall Drive. An update on the city's…
Planning Commission to review Vietwiches restaurant development plan
The Maumelle Planning Commission will consider a preliminary development plan for a 3,800-square-foot restaurant called Vietwiches on Lot 700A in Country Club of Arkansas Phase 15. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss other subdivision items.
Board to vote on two fence-height variances on Main and C Street
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two variance requests related to fence and wall height requirements under the Land Development Code. One property is at 400 SW C Street; the other at 1023 N Main Street.
Committee to vote on bond defeasance for Colson Caster LLC and pedestrian easement from ASU
The Finance Committee will consider resolutions for a permanent right-of-way easement from Arkansas State University for bike/pedestrian improvements, an escrow deposit agreement to defease bonds issued for Colson Caster LLC (including real estate conveyance), and a 2026 facility usage agreement with Jonesboro Jets…
Council to adopt beautification grant bylaw with $10,000 annual fund
Council is considering first through final readings of Development Permit Area Beautification Grant Bylaw No. 1044, 2026, which establishes a grant program for property improvements. They will also approve a related policy to administer the $10,000 annual program starting June 1, 2026. Additionally, Council will…
Montrose DDA to consider FY26/27 budget resolution
The Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to discuss the budget resolution for fiscal year 2026/27. The board will also consider the DDA's logo and branding.
Council to consider economic development deals with Woodmont, Texas Roadhouse
The Russellville City Council will consider multiple appropriations totaling over $150,000 for equipment and park improvements, including a weather camera, backhoe, trucks, and tennis court resurfacing. They will also vote on economic development agreements with The Woodmont Company and Texas Roadhouse for…
Council considers creating Meadow Creek improvement district
The council will vote on ordinances to rezone 10022 Highway 161, establish a Municipal Property Owners' Multipurpose Improvement District for Meadow Creek, and condemn structures. A presentation on CDBG community stakeholder engagement and an update on the Master Street Plan are also on the agenda.
Commission to vote on two new business signs on Central Ave.
The Historic District Commission will consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to install new business identification signs at 414 Central Avenue and 231 B Central Ave. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a director's report.