Zoning & land use in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
625 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most zoning & land use activity
- Bentonville, AR (124)
- Jonesboro, AR (94)
- Rogers, AR (80)
- Bella Vista, AR (80)
- Siloam Springs, AR (33)
- Fort Smith, AR (33)
- Maumelle, AR (31)
- Russellville, AR (27)
- Jacksonville, AR (24)
- Hot Springs, AR (18)
- Emerson, AR (15)
- Gould, AR (13)
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Planning and Zoning to hear variance requests for pool and RV park fencing
The Emerson Planning and Zoning Commission will hear two variance requests regarding residential pool and RV park fencing requirements. The body will also recognize Commissioner Ted Porter for years of service.
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.
Council to authorize FEMA flood grant for North Main Street detention pond
The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions, including a municipal lien of $275 on 2612 Crawford, a notice of intent for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street detention pond project, and facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. A…
Board of Zoning Adjustments to review six variance requests
The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider several variance requests regarding fence heights, setbacks, and surface materials. The board will also review minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.
Board considers $11.55M Main Street Broadway reconstruction
The Board of Directors will discuss a RAISE grant for road reconstruction and a sales tax levy extension. The meeting includes a rezoning request for 1613 W. Alpine St and appointments to the Housing and Airport authorities.
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…
Commission to consider rezoning 9.22‑acre parcel at W. Pleasant Grove Rd to Highway Commercial
The Planning Commission will approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It will consider a consent‑agenda request to rezone a 9.22‑acre parcel at the intersection of W. Pleasant Grove Road and S. 28th Place from Rural (T2) to Highway Commercial (HC). The commission will also hold public hearings on two additional…
City Council considers short-term rental permit increases and zoning changes
The City Council will discuss expanding the number of short-term rental permits and updating regulations for their transfer and density. The body is also reviewing a solid waste contract extension and proposed penalties for tree removal violations.
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 approves AI policy and vacant building ordinance
The City Council approved an artificial intelligence policy and an ordinance regulating vacant commercial structures. The Meadow Creek improvement district was removed from the agenda.
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.
Variance request for a carport at 1207 Brentwood Lane
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to reduce the front setback from 25 feet to 20 feet. The applicants seek this change to install a metal carport as a reasonable accommodation for a family member with a disability. Staff noted the request may involve hardship considerations related to the Americans with…
Rezoning request for 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Fisher Arnold to rezone 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 (residential) to C-3 (commercial). Commissioners will also consider a preliminary plat for Southern Oaks Phase 2 subdivision and a site plan for Citadel Minor Phase 1. The…
Bentonville City Council considers infrastructure, transit, and zoning items
The City Council will meet to discuss various resolutions including transit planning, street improvements, and land rezoning. The agenda includes several public hearings regarding right of way and easement vacations.
City Council discusses nuisance structures, rezoning, and committee appointments
The City Council will review several resolutions to schedule public hearings regarding nuisance properties. The agenda also includes a land rezoning ordinance and the appointment of seven members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Board to hear two variance requests for water tower access and carport
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for distance requirements between access drives for a proposed water tower near Highlands Boulevard and Glasgow Road, and another for Nature Preservation setback requirements for a carport at 41 Walter Drive. A previously tabled…
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.
Planning Commission to consider zoning change and new cottage court development
The Planning Commission will review a zoning change request for land on Malvern Ave and a site plan for a four-unit cottage court on Sanders St. The body will also consider a lot split on Park Ave and conduct its annual election of officers.
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…
Public hearing on rezoning 3.67 acres west of 701 W. Hudson Rd to light industrial
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 3.67 acres west of 701 W. Hudson Rd from medium-intensity (T5.2) to light industrial (I-1). The Board of Adjustment will also consider a variance request at 5715 W. Stoney Brook Rd. No items are listed on the consent agenda.
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…
Jonesboro City Council discusses transit changes and several zoning ordinances
The council will review proposed transit service and fare adjustments from GOJO. Key actions include considering rezoning requests for Browns Lane and N. Caraway Road, as well as approving various grant applications and city service contracts.
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.
Board to reconsider government change election after previous tie vote
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to call a November 3, 2026 special election on changing Fort Smith's government from city-administrator to mayor-council form, after a previous 3-3-1 vote defeated it. The agenda also includes four rezoning requests, authorizations for sewer utility projects, and…
Rezoning of 2304 SR-124 from R-1 to C-2 considered
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a request to rezone a property at 2304 SR-124 from residential (R-1) to commercial (C-2), submitted by Samu General Market LLC on behalf of Y & O Russellville LLC. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other administrative items.
Planning Commission to consider conditional use permit for antenna at 140 Longleaf Drive
The Searcy Planning Commission will meet on July 1, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit for an antenna in an R-3 zone at 140 Longleaf Drive, submitted by Freddie Rixie. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will also hear a variance request for a sign for David's Burgers on Race Avenue, filed by ACE Sign Company. The…
City Council to consider $200,000 for victim and family services
The City Council and its committees will discuss several rezoning requests, final plats, and property clean-up liens. The body is also considering a budget amendment to fund the Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County.
City Council considers $375,000 for City Hall renovations
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, zoning amendments, and grant agreements. Key items include funding for City Hall repairs and a cost-sharing agreement for the City Recycling Facility.
Two zoning changes for residential and commercial properties
The city council holds a public hearing to consider two land-use and zoning amendments. The first would rezone commercial land on North Government Avenue to residential. The second would rezone a property at 494 Dundee Avenue from highway commercial to general commercial. Public submissions on both items are included.
Second reading of ordinance for moratorium on land disturbance permits
The Emerson City Council meets in a called session for the second reading of Ordinance #2026-013, which would impose a moratorium on land disturbance permits. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
Council to consider rezonings at 503 SW Third Street and 5036 SW Shell Road
The Committee of the Whole will discuss informational items on natural landscape exemptions and proposed noise regulation amendments. The City Council will then vote on resolutions and ordinances, including two zoning changes, acceptance of a BJA grant, utility board items, and several public hearings for easement…
Rezoning requests for N Caraway St and Halsey Brown's Lane are under review.
The Commission will consider two rezoning applications to change property uses. They will also review the final plat for Phase VI of the Savannah Hills subdivision.
Council to consider moratorium on land disturbance permits
The Emerson City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2026-013, which would impose a moratorium on land disturbance permits. The council also plans to vote on Resolution 2026-015 to appoint a director to the Convention and Visitors Bureau board.
Fort Smith Board of Directors discusses human resources and infrastructure projects
The Board of Directors is considering updates to employee injury leave policies and several city resolutions. Items include infrastructure agreements, street plan engineering, and various construction or maintenance contracts.
City Council approves special elections for sales tax and capital improvement bonds
The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding tax extensions, utility rates, and city regulations. The body also approved resolutions to hold special elections for a sales and use tax and for the issuance of capital improvement bonds.
Council considers extending city sales tax and related special election
The Blytheville City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1814, extending the 0.5% sales and use tax expiration date. A resolution will call a special election on whether to approve or reject that tax extension. Additional agenda items include a bond election for capital improvements and new rate…
Planning Commission to consider two residential rezonings
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests. The body will also review three property line adjustments and an informational update to the Annual Future Land Use Map.