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ORDINANCE 15,710
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 36,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATION OF TEMPORARY
PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS /USES; ESTABLISHING A SUNSET
PROVISION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
SECTION 1. That Article V, Chapter 36, of the Code of
Ordinances be amended to provide for the insertion of a new
section to be numbered 36 -203, and to read as follows:
SECTION 36 -203. TEMPORARY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND
USES.
(a) GENERAL PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is
to provide procedures for the placement of
accessory buildings /uses on properties owned by
and for the Little Rock School District and to
establish standards by which such buildings /uses
can be evaluated. Only those structural types and
uses identified may be placed on any school
property in any zoning district where listed. In
all instances, the specific site plan to be used
for placement shall receive detailed
administrative review.
The Planning Director shall have authority to
approve placement of buildings /uses for a period
Of up to five (5) years, after which said
buildings /uses shall be removed. Appeals may be
filed with the Board of Adjustment within thirty
(30) days of a denial by the Director.
(b) GUIDELINES FOR DECISION. In determining whether
to approve a site location for a temporary school
building /use, the Planning Director may consider,
among other things, the recommendations of the
Little Rock Fire Department, Little Rock Building
Code Official, and the City Engineer. The
Director shall cause a field inspection to be made
of the proposed site for purposes of evaluating
the proposal. The adopted neighborhood land use
plan, community facilities plan or other master
plan components shall be considered.
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(c) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. In carrying out the
purpose of this section, the following use and
design standards shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Planning Director. The
appropriateness of these standards and compliance
therewith shall be determined for each specific
placement of a temporary school building /use.
1. The proposed use is designed, located and
proposed to be operated such that the public
health, safety, welfare and convenience will
be promoted.
2. The proposed land use is compatible with, and
will not adversely affect, other properties
in the area where it is proposed to be
located.
3. The current zoning classification of the land
permits a public school as a use by right or
conditional use permit.
4. The size and shape of the site and the size,
shape and arrangement of proposed structures
are in keeping with the intent of this
chapter.
5. The internal street system, ingress and
egress, off - street parking, loading areas,
and pedestrianways are adequate.
6. Safeguards proposed to limit noxious or
offensive emissions, including lighting,
noise, glare, dust and odor, are addressed.
7. Proposed landscaping and screening are in
accordance with the City of Little Rock
Landscape Ordinance.
(d) SITE PLAN SUBMISSION. The submission requirements
for the review of a site plan by the Planning
Director shall include the following:
A site plan to be submitted on white paper no
larger than twenty -four (24) inches by
thirty -six (36) inches and no smaller than
twelve (12) inches by twenty -four (24) inches
and including:
a. Graphic scale and north arrow.
b. Lot lines.
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Existing and proposed vehicular and
pedestrian circulation systems,
including streets, alleys, walkways,
service areas and loading areas, the
location and arrangement of off - street
parking areas, and all points of
vehicular ingress and egress.
Proposed perimeter treatment of the
property indicating screening materials
to be used including fences, walls and
plant materials together with a
description of the uses, setbacks and
their relationship to surrounding areas.
e. Location and dimension of all existing
and proposed utility and street
easements and all existing public
improvements within the site.
f. Proposed location of structures and
structural dimensions, distances between
buildings, and distances from structures
to property lines.
2. An application form properly executed.
(e) FILING AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. The review
procedure occurs when initiated by an agent of the
Little Rock School District. The application and
supporting data shall be filed with the Office of
Comprehensive Planning. At that time, the plan
will be assessed for compatibility with standards
and guidelines provided herein. The Planning
Director shall cause copies of application
materials to be submitted to city departments or
public agencies as necessary to obtain their
comments on the proposal. The comments of the
respondents will be received, assessed and made a
part of the permanent record. The Planning
Director will review the application and comments
received and make a decision which shall be
either: (1) approval, in which case a building
permit shall be issued; (2) denial, in which case
a revised plan may be submitted in response to
deficiencies noted; or (3) conditional approval,
in which instance the conditions set forth by the
Director shall be specifically reflected on the
approved site plan. In no instance shall the
initial review process exceed twenty -one (21)
consecutive days from the filing date.
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(f) USE PROVISIONS. The provisions of these
regulations shall extend to accessory uses within
temporary buildings utilized by the Little Rock
School District. Approvals of buildings and uses
shall be limited to up to a five -year period, as
determined by the Planning Director. Each
building /use authorized by the Planning Director
shall be removed from the site after expiration of
the approved time period.
(g) SUNSET PROVISION. The provisions of this Section
36 -203 shall automatically terminate after a
period of five (5) calendar years from the date of
adoption.
SECTION 2. That unless the provisions of this
ordinance are put into effect immediately, the Little Rock
School District will be unable to promptly meet enrollment
and special program requirements, and the public peace,
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Little Rock
will be adversely affected. Therefore, an emergency is
hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full
force and effect immediately after its passage.
PASSED: July 18, 1989
ATTEST:
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