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.
1,238 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
- Washington County, AR (246)
- Bentonville, AR (127)
- Jonesboro, AR (97)
- Rogers, AR (88)
- Bella Vista, AR (81)
- Siloam Springs, AR (73)
- Benton, AR (72)
- Maumelle, AR (66)
- Russellville, AR (65)
- Jacksonville, AR (61)
- Cabot, AR (48)
- Emerson, AR (33)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to consider lot line adjustment, bank drive-thru, and deferred subdivision
The Hot Springs Planning Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda with two items: a lot line adjustment for properties at 873 and 879 Park Avenue, and a conditional use permit for a new financial institution with a drive-through at approximately 281 Section Line Rd. A preliminary plat for a 119-lot…
Historic District Commission to review South Fayetteville boundary change
The Fayetteville Historic District Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review a City Council request to amend the South Fayetteville Local Historic District boundary, and receive training on preservation and the Certified Local Government program. The agenda is otherwise routine.
Rezoning request for 0.32 acres at 647 HWY 293
The Emerson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning request (Case Z26-012) for a 0.32-acre property at 647 HWY 293, submitted by Mayinampati Rathnam. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and announcements. No other substantive business is listed.
Planning Commission to review two rezoning requests, including remanded Kenwood St. townhome proposal
The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review two rezoning development permits: RZ26-06 to rezone 2703 E. Kenwood St. from G-I to R-5 (townhomes), which was remanded by the Board of Directors after the Commission forwarded it without a recommendation, and RZ26-08 to rezone the 700 block of AR HWY 16 from P-DL to…
Rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. to multi-family housing
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family, along with approving minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes this rezoning as the primary substantive item.
Council to approve $176.5M sales tax bond appropriation
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with several equipment purchases and contract approvals, plus new business items including rezoning requests and a $176.5 million budget appropriation from 2026 sales tax bonds. Unfinished business includes an annexation and a planned zoning district appeal…
Council to discuss 2026 impact fees and downtown exemption
The Bentonville City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2026 Impact Fee Study and a possible exemption for the Downtown Redevelopment District, along with parking and library updates. Following that, the Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting grants, approving contracts…
Rezoning request for 1100 Warren St. to multi-family housing
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission is meeting to consider one rezoning request. Carrington Morehouse is asking to rezone property at 1100 Warren St. from R-1 Single Family to RM-12 Residential Multi-Family. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting.
Planning Commission to consider alley and Srutka Drive vacations, plus rezoning
The Russellville Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 3, 2026, to consider two right-of-way vacation requests and one rezoning application. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13 meeting. These items are up for discussion and potential action.
Board to consider flagpole setback variance at 500 Tyler Road
The Russellville Board of Adjustment will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to consider a variance request from the setback requirement for a flagpole at 500 Tyler Road, submitted by John E Gately Construction LLC on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans. The agenda also includes approval of the previous…
Planning Commission considers 200-foot separation rule for short-term rentals
The Bella Vista Planning Commission will consider a zoning ordinance amendment requiring a 200-foot separation between short-term rentals in all residential zones. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and announcements of upcoming city meetings. No other specific…
Searcy City Council to consider police station contractor and park design.
The Searcy City Council will meet on September 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on various city matters, including a construction manager selection for a new police station, park and senior center designs, and property nuisances. Resolutions and ordinances regarding grants, asset disposal, code updates, and budget…
Council to consider 0.625% sales tax ordinance and special election
The Jonesboro City Council will introduce ordinances for a city-wide 0.625% sales and use tax and a special election on the tax, and will hold readings on zoning, alley abandonment, traffic signs, and private club permits. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a road closure agreement, board…
Planning Commission reviews bakery permit and oil tank variance
The Van Buren Planning Commission will vote on a conditional use permit for a home-based bakery and a temporary license for an oil tank in a public right-of-way. The Board of Zoning Adjustment will also vote on variances for Simmons Prepared Foods at 5 Main Street. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and…
Planning Commission reviews six rezonings and new duplex zoning district
The Benton Planning Commission will vote on six rezoning applications and three variance requests. The agenda also includes discussions on creating a new zoning district for duplexes and updating rules for tiny and modular homes. No dollar amounts or contract values are listed in the agenda.
Council votes on $2.85M airport taxiway contract and 36-acre rezoning
The Fayetteville City Council will approve several major infrastructure contracts, including a $2.85 million agreement for the Drake Field Taxiway E Extension and a $1.05 million contract for the North General Aviation Apron Rehab. The meeting also includes the final reading of a controversial rezoning for 36.2 acres…
Planning Commission to review 105-acre healthcare campus plan
The Bentonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and tech review to consider a campus development plan for a 105-acre healthcare campus south of Central Avenue west of I-49, along with several other development items. The agenda includes consent items for property line adjustments, final plats, and…
Planning Commission to consider three rezoning requests, one tabled
The Rogers Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including one tabled from a previous meeting. One item is recommended for tabling until after the Future Land Use Map is revised. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public forum.
Commission reviews art display request at 104 W. Walnut Street
The Historic District Commission will approve the minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and hold a public hearing on a new request. The primary item is a Certificate of Appropriateness for a temporary art display at 104 W. Walnut Street. The meeting also includes the appointment of 2026 officers.
Planning Commission to review upcoming land use and zoning amendments
The Rogers Planning Commission Policy Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on forthcoming amendments to the Future Land Use Map, Master Street Plan, Unified Development Code, and Zoning Map. The committee will provide feedback but take no action; a public hearing will be held at a later date. The meeting is…
Board discusses attendance zones for new West Little Rock High School opening in 2027
The Little Rock School District Board will review attendance zone options for the new West Little Rock High School, scheduled to open in Fall 2027. This discussion aims to balance enrollment across existing high schools while preserving specialized programs at Central, Parkview, Southwest, and Hall High Schools. The…
Board to vote on Meijer, Wendy's, coffee shop land development plans
The Hermitage Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2026, immediately following a 6:00 PM work session. The board will consider several land development plans, including a major plan for a Meijer store at Hickory Fields, a Wendy's restaurant, and a coffee shop, along with subdivision…
Council to approve $1.05M Drake Field apron rehab, $2.85M taxiway extension
The Fayetteville City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple construction and equipment contracts, including major Drake Field airport projects, plus several rezoning ordinances and annexation items. The meeting also includes reports on sales tax, energy, and economic development.
Council to vote on $2.37M Greenhouse Road grant and other road funds
The Bentonville City Council will hold a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on August 25, 2026. The Committee of the Whole is for discussion only, with no votes or public comment, followed by the City Council meeting where official action and public comment will occur. The agenda includes…
Council to consider $4.98M Safe Streets grant and solid waste fee increase
The Rogers City Council will hold public hearings on two nuisance structures and consider ordinances to raze them. The council will also vote on a solid waste fee increase, a $33,099 federal justice grant, and a $4.98 million federal transportation grant. Additionally, they will accept final plats for several…
Planning Commission to review rezoning, variances, and conditional use permits
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, variances, and conditional use permits, including a rezoning for a health center and a variance for a property on Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd. Several items have been withdrawn due to lack of public notification. The meeting…
Council to consider rezoning, fees, grants, and Buc-ee's land donation
The Benton City Council will hold its agenda meeting and regular meeting on August 24, 2026. They will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including rezoning a property, granting a conditional use permit, accepting a land donation from Buc-ee's, revising city fees, accepting a federal grant, and authorizing a…
Council to hold public hearings on Fourth Street rezoning and land disturbance moratorium extension
The Emerson City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on two items: a rezoning of 17.4 acres on Fourth Street by Renew Homes, and an ordinance to extend the moratorium on land disturbance permits. The council will also consider an alcohol license for retail sales at Metro RV. The agenda includes…
Council to rezone Rena Road property and contract for King Opera House engineering
The Van Buren City Council will vote on rezoning a property on Rena Road from Single Family Residential to Planned Zoning District. The body will also authorize architectural services for a new community center and enter a contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers for the King Opera House project. Additionally, the council…
Fayetteville Planning Commission to hear rezoning, variances, conditional use permits
The Fayetteville Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, variances, and conditional use permits at its August 20, 2026 meeting. Items include a rezoning for a health center, variances for parking, driveway, and architectural standards, and conditional use permits for a bike shop and accessory…
Council to award airport apron construction bid to Blackstone Construction
The Russellville City Council will consider several resolutions and appropriations, including awarding a construction bid for the municipal airport apron, funding park improvements, and approving various agreements. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning ordinances, private club permits, and a line-item transfer…
Council to consider final plat for Knotting Hill Subdivision Phase II and rezoning of 302 Valentine Road
The Jacksonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2026. The agenda includes a final plat for Knotting Hill Subdivision Phase II and an ordinance to reclassify 302 Valentine Road from R-0 to R-1. The meeting will also include routine reports from city departments and a consent agenda.
Hermitage board to vote on liquor license transfer, land development plans
The Hermitage Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 20 and 26, 2026, respectively. The regular meeting includes final votes on a liquor license transfer and several land development plans, as well as a fire protection agreement. The agenda also includes routine approvals of…
Fayetteville Technical Plat Review to consider 18 items including rezoning, plats, and a short-term rental permit
The Fayetteville Technical Plat Review Committee will meet on August 19, 2026, to review 18 items, including lot splits, preliminary plats, rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for a short-term rental, and a right-of-way vacation. Several items were previously tabled and will be reconsidered. The committee will…
Council to consider $14.9M Hwy 112 widening contract
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $14.9 million contract for the Highway 112 widening project, plus several other contracts and purchases. They will also take up unfinished business, including an appeal of a denied rezoning on West Wedington Drive and the establishment of the…
Council to consider police facility purchase and financing
The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of a property at 1709 East Highland Drive for police operations and the issuance of a promissory note to finance it. The consent agenda includes contracts for trail projects, municipal liens, and grant applications…
Board to hear two variance requests: duplex design and fence height
The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a meeting to consider two variance appeals. The board will vote on whether to grant a variance for a duplex without street-facing doors and rear parking, and another for a 6-foot fence along a front property line. The agenda also includes approval of the previous…
Council to consider police facility purchase and financing at 1709 E. Highland Drive
The Jonesboro City Council will hold a special called meeting with committee sessions before the regular agenda. The main items are resolutions and ordinances to purchase and finance a police facility at 1709 East Highland Drive, plus several rezoning requests and routine consent items. The consent agenda includes…
Board to vote on Sunday alcohol sales, zoning change, and airport lease
The Hot Springs Board of Directors will consider a zoning change for Sour Rock Springs Subdivision, an ordinance to put Sunday alcohol sales on the November ballot, and several routine contracts and grants. The consent agenda includes items like a janitorial contract and a lease for airport office space.
Planning Commission to review STEM campus, rezonings, and code changes
The Bentonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and tech review on August 18, 2026. The agenda includes consent items for lot splits and utility easement vacations, new business on a STEM campus development plan and driveway width waivers, and advertised public hearings for several rezonings, community…