16861ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 15,
31 AND 36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION OF
VARIOUS LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Planning
Commission of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas that an
annual review of these Chapters is necessary; and,
WHEREAS, certain proposed modifications have been
reviewed and determined to be appropriate; and,
SECTION 1. That Chapter 36. of the Code of Ordinances
be amended as follows:
Subsection (a) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 107.(10) be
amended to provide for modification of the chapter
number reference from 27. to 36. and to then read as
follows:
(10) Proposed signage will be in accordance
with the provisions of Article X, Chapter
36. of this code.
Subsection (b) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 107.(8) be
amended to provide for the addition of language
referencing buffer standards of Article IX and to then
read as follows:
(8) Proposed landscaping and screening is in
accordance with Chapter 15, Article IV and
buffer standards as provided for within
Chapter 36, Article IX.
Subsection (c) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -101. be
amended to provide for modification of the language
directing appeals and to then read as follows:
- -- Except that petitioners or record objectors
aggrieved by an action of the commission
shall file appeals with the city clerk. - --
Subsection (d) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -101. be
amended to provide for modification of the language
directing length of time for appeal notice and to then
read as follows:
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-- -This filing shall occur within thirty (30)
calendar days of the action by the Planning
Commission. Certified mail notice of appeal
hearing shall be provided not less than ten
(10) days prior to the date of the hearing,
and the affidavit and other supporting
evidence of notice shall be filed not less
than five (5) days prior to the date of
review. This notice shall be given to all
record parties in interest whether for or
against the request. The cost of this notice
shall be borne by the appellant.
Subsection (e) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 320.(b)(1)
be amended to provide for the inclusion of new language
and to then read as follows:
(b) Development criteria
(1) uses shall be provided entirely within
enclosed buildings. Outdoor storage of
equipment, materials or merchandise, however,
is allowed provided they are screened by a
six -foot opaque barrier, except when such
merchandise consists of airplanes,
automobiles, boats, mobile homes, travel
trailers or motor homes, motorcycles, buses
or trucks or wheeled or tracked industrial
vehicles. In those instances where the
provisions of this section conflict.with the
Landscape Ordinance or the buffer regulations
of the Zoning Ordinance, the Landscape
Ordinance shall apply.
Subsection (f) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -523. be
amended to provide for the inclusion of new language as
a second paragraph and to read as follows:
In those instances where the provisions of
the I -2 Zoning district or the Landscape
Ordinance conflict with this section, the
provisions of Section 15 -132. of the
Landscape Ordinance shall apply.
Subsection (g) That Chapter 15., Section 15 -132. be
amended to provide for the insertion of new language
after the first sentence, retaining all other language
and as follows:
- - -and abutting development of dissimilar use.
In those instances where the provisions of
the Huffer Ordinance or the I -2 Zoning
District conflict, the provisions of this
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ordinance shall apply. Existing and planted
vegetation, berms, fences, walls and other - --
Subsection (h) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 153.(b) be
amended for purposes of modifying the language and to
then read as follows:
(b) Change in use. if no structural alterations
are made, a nonconforming use of a building
may be changed to another nonconforming use of
the same or less intensity. In no case,
however, shall a building revert to a more
intensive nonconforming use.
Subsection (i) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -3. be
amended to provide for the modification of the language
in the definition "plant nursery, wholesale and
producer" and to then read as follows:
Plant Nursery means an enterprise devoted to
the planting and raising of vegetables,
flowers and ornamental plants intended for
transport to off -site locations for sale.
On -site sale of products shall be permitted
as set forth by Section 36- 338.(b) of this
code. Enclosure of use shall not be
required.
Subsection (j) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 338.(d) be
amended to delete number (3) and then install this
listing as 36- 338.(c)(5) and to then read as follows:
(5) Plant Nursery
Subsection (k) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 301.(c)(2)s.
"plant nursery, wholesale and producer ", be amended to
delete the last three words, "wholesale and producer ",
retaining the new term "plant nursery ".
Subsection (1) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 302.(c)(1)gg.
"plant nursery, wholesale and producer ", be amended to
delete the last three words, "wholesale and producer ",
retaining the new term "plant nursery ".
Subsection (m) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 319.(c)(1)ee.
"plant nursery, wholesale and producer ", be amended to
delete the last three words, "wholesale and producer ",
retaining the new term "plant nursery ".
Subsection (n) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 320.(c)(1)tt.
"plant nursery, wholesale and producer ", be amended to
delete the last three words, "wholesale and producer ",
retaining the new term "plant nursery ".
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Subsection (o) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -2. be
amended to provide for the insertion of a new
definition to be titled "Greenhouse" to read as
follows:
Greenhouse means a building or structure;
temporary or permanent; that provides a
controlled environment for the placement of
plants for sale, the planting and raising of
plants or the display of plants for education,
entertainment or artistic endeavor.
Subsection (p) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -3. be
amended to provide for the deletion of "plant
sales /open display temporary" and insertion of a new
definition to be titled "Seasonal and temporary sales,
outside" and to read as follows:
Seasonal and temporary sales, outside means an
activity conducted on a zoning lot involving
sales of merchandise customarily sold within
the principal structure and those sales by
transient users permitted in the district.
This activity shall be deemed to be an
extension of the principal use of the land and
subject to bulk, area and parking regulations.
Displays may be located within approved
temporary structures or as open display.
Subsection (q) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -298. be
amended to provide for the modification of all current
language in paragraph (4) the insertion of a new
paragraph to be (7), both to then read as follows:
(4) Seasonal and temporary sales, outside, shall
be permitted a maximum of four (4) occasions
per year with a maximum of thirty (30) days
per event. These events shall be permitted,
prior to initiation, by the staff of the City
Department designated by the City Manager.
These events may be permitted consecutively or
as desired by the owner or occupant.
Outside display of merchandise is allowed in
an area equal to one -half of the facade area
of the front of the building.
(7) Sidewalk sales and daily display that is
stored inside the principal business building
during closed business periods, shall be
allowed. However, these activities shall not
obstruct pedestrian movement, fire lanes or
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areas designated for access by the physically
impaired.
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Subsection (r) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 300.(c)(1)bbb.
be amended to delete the current use listing entirely and
install a new use listing as item hhh., the serial
restructuring of items a. through 000. accordingly, the
new listing to read:
hhh. Seasonal and temporary sales, outside.
Subsection (s) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 301.(c)(1)nnn.
be amended to delete the current use listing entirely and
install a new use listing as item vvv., the serial
restructuring of items a. through dddd. accordingly, the
new listing to read:
vvv. Seasonal and temporary sales, outside.
Subsection (t) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 302.(c)(1)hh.
be amended to delete the current use listing entirely and
install a new use listing as item 11., the serial
restructuring of items a. through uu. accordingly, the new
listing to read:
11. Seasonal and temporary sales, outside.
Subsection (u) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 300.(b)(2)
be amended to modify language, the paragraph to then
read as follows:
(2) All commercial uses shall be restricted to
closed buildings, except parking lots,
seasonal and temporary sales per Section
36- 298.(4) and the normal pump island services
of gasoline sales operations.
Subsection (v) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 301.(b) be
amended to provide for modification of language, the
paragraph to then read as follows: _.
(b) All commercial uses shall be restricted to
closed buildings, except parking lots,
seasonal and temporary sales per Section 36-
298.(4) and the normal pump island services of
gasoline sales operations.
Subsection (w) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 532.(a)(1)
be amended to provide for modification of language, the
paragraph to then read as follows:
(1) To control and coordinate the type, placement
and physical dimension of signs within the
various zoning classifications.
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Subsection (x) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 253.(b)2.(g)
be amended to provide for a reference correction and to
then read:
g. Signs in compliance with Chapter 36., Article X.
Subsection (y) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 132.(c) be
amended to provide for the insertion of language omitted
from the original ordinance text and to then read as:
(c) whenever the building permit official
reasonably believes that any proposed
construction or occupancy will not comply with
the approved site plan, the Planning Director
'shall have final review authority.
Subsection (z) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 156.(2)(c)
be amended to provide for the inclusion of new language
and to then read as follows:
C. Accessory building or structures in the R -1
through R -4 districts shall not be located
closer than sixty (60) feet to the front
property line, fifteen (15) feet from a street
side line and may not occupy more than thirty
(30) percent of the required rear yard area.
Accessory buildings or structures shall in all
instances be subordinate to the principal
structure on the lot and contain less gross
floor area. Accessory dwellings shall not
exceed the permitted land coverage allowed by
the district regulations. Swimming pools and
all appurtenant structures both above ground
and below grade of adjacent yard area shall be
construed to be accessory structures and
conform to the standards of this section. The
planning director may authorize the
encroachment of structures into a required
yard setback except when more than one (1)
encroachment is proposed. The encroachment
shall be limited to twenty -five (25) percent.
Subsection (aa) That Chapters 31. and 36. be amended to
provide for the elimination of virgules and the
introduction of appropriate language, the various
changes as follows:
Changes within Chapter 31.:
Section 31- 8.(c)(1)
Section 31- 10.(b)
Section 31- 12.(c)
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Change virgule to
Eliminate "and /"
retaining "or"
Eliminate "lot /"
"lots"
"or"
retaining
Section 31- 13.(b)
Section 31- 13.(d)
Section 31- 13.(f)
Section 31- 87.(15)
Section 31- 89.(3)
Section 31- 89.(17)
Section 31- 121.(b)
Section 31- 175.(8)
Section 31- 202.(d)
Section 31- 206.(g)
Section 31- 208.(k)(8)
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
31- 281.(a)(2)
31 -282.
31 -283.
31- 284.(a)
31- 284.(b)
31 -285.
31 -286.
31 -377.
Changes within Chapter 36.:
Retain "building"
eliminate " /structure"
Change virgule to "or"
Change "his /her" to "the"
Change the first virgule
from "and /or" to the word
"or"
Change the second virgule
from "and /or" to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "and"
Eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Change virgule to "or"
Eliminate " /or" retaining
"and"
Eliminate " /or" retaining
"and"
Eliminate " /or" retaining
"and"
Change virgule to "and"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Section 36 -2. Definition of "private
passenger vehicle"
eliminate "/or" retaining
"and"
Definition of "screening,
opaque" eliminate "and /"
retaining "or"
Definition of "structural
tie" eliminate "and /"
retaining "or"
Section 36 -3. Definition of "Day Camp"
eliminate "and/" retaining
"or"
Definition of "Estate
Sales" eliminate "and /"
retaining "or"
Definition of "Laundry,
Domestic, Cleaning
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eliminate "and/" retaining
"or"
Section 36 -103.
Section 36- 104.(3)
Section 36- 107.(12)
Section 36- 130.(b)(5)
Section 36- 203.(a)
Section 36- 203.(b)
Section 36- 203.(c)
Section 36- 203.(8)
Section 36- 253.(b)(3)(b)
Section 36- 253.(b)
(3)b.l. and 2.
Section 36- 253.(b)(6)
b.7.
Section 36- 254.(d)(5)
Section 36- 256.(d)(5)
"and"
Section 36- 260.(c)(2)b.
Section
Section
Section
(1)fff.
Section
Section
Section
36- 261.(b)(7)
36- 300.(c)(2)g
36- 301.(c)
36- 301.(c)(2)k
36- 302.(c)(1)s
36- 320.(c)(2)a
Section 36- 321.(c)(2)i
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Definition of "Office,
Showroom /Warehouse" change
virgule to "and"
Definition of "Studio
(art, music, speech,
drama, dance or other
artistic endeavors)
eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Definition of "Tannery"
eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule to "or"
Change virgule in the
third line of text to
"and" change virgules in
the third line and fifth
line of second paragraph
to "and"
Change the virgule to
"and"
Change the virgule to "or"
Change the virgule to
"and"
Eliminate "and/" retaining
"or"
Eliminate "and/" in all
three retaining "or"
Change the virgule to
"and"
Change the virgule to
"and"
Change the virgule to
Eliminate " /or" retaining
"and"
Change the virgule to "or"
Change the virgule to "or"
Change the virgule to
"with"
Change the virgule to "or"
Change the virgule to "or"
Eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Change the virgule to "or"
Section 36- 338.(b)(3)
Section 36- 338.(d)(2)
Section 36- 338.(d)(3)
Section 36- 338.(d)(4)
Section 36- 408.(b)
Section 36- 408.(c)
Section 36 -530.
Section 36 -530.
Eliminate
"or"
Eliminate
"and"
Change th
Eliminate
"or"
"and /" retaining
"/or" retaining
a virgule to "or"
"and /" retaining
Eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Eliminate "and /" retaining
"or"
Definition of "abandoned
sign ", eliminate " /or"
retaining "and"
Definition of "abandoned"
sign eliminate "any /"
retaining "or"
Subsection (bb) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 338.(c) be
amended to delete paragraph number (3) in its entirety
and renumber paragraph (4) accordingly.
Subsection (cc) That Chapter 36., Section 36-
556.(g)2.(a) be amended to provide for the correction of
a number entry in the first line of the paragraph and to
then read as follows:
a. One (1) painted bulletin.......
Subsection (dd) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -3 be
amended to provide for the insertion of two new
definitions providing for auto or truck rental and
leasing, and to read as follows:
Auto or Truck Rental and Leasing means a facility
which for a fee provides automobiles, trucks and
trailers for rent or lease. This may include
ancilliary activities, such as; repair,
maintenance, washing and sales of used units.
Auto Rental or Leasing (no service, sales or
repair) means a facility limited to an office
space, with display of automobiles which for a fee
are rented or leased.
Subsection (ee) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 301.(c)(2)
be amended to provide for the insertion of a new
conditional use to be Item "e", the serial restructuring
of Items "a" through "y" accordingly and to read as
follows:
e. Auto Rental or Leasing (no service, sales or
repair)
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Subsection (ff) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 302.(c)(1)
be amended to provide for the insertion of a new
permitted use to be Item h., the serial restructuring of
Items a. through uu. accordingly and to read as follows:
h. Auto or Truck Rental and Leasing
Subsection (gg) That Chapter 36., Section 36- 320.(c)(1)
be amended to provide for the insertion of a new
permitted use to be Item i., the serial restructuring of
Items a. through jjj. accordingly and to read as
follows:
i. Auto or Truck Rental and Leasing.
Subsection (hh) That Chapters 23. and 36. of the Code of
Ordinances be amended to provide for the recodification
of Chapter 23., Sections 23 -161. through 23 -166. as
Chapter 36., Sections 36 -343. through 36 -348.
Subsection (ii) That Ordinance No. 16,427, adopted
June 1, 1993 be codified as Section 36 -349, of Chapter
36. of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Little
Rock, and to read as follows:
Section 36 -349. Chenal /Financial Center Design
Overlay
(a) Purpose and Intent
A Chenal /Financial Center Parkway Urban
Corridor Overlay is hereby established
consistent with the objectives of the Chenal,
Ellis Mountain and I -430 Land Use Plans adopted
by the City of Little Rock, and pursuant to the
authority granted under Chapter 36 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Little Rock
providing for zoning overlay districts. The
purpose of establishing this district is to
protect and enhance the aesthetic and visual
character of the lands surrounding Chenal
Parkway and Financial Center Parkway. In
particular, the purposes of this district are:
(1) To create a scenic parkway atmosphere
with the removal of adjacent utilities
and control of lighting and signage.
(2) To utilize the existing land use plans
and master street plan requirements in
creating a well designed urban
corridor.
(b) District Boundaries
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The District encompasses all land with Chenal
Parkway or Financial Center Parkway frontage
lying within 300 feet of each side of the
right -of -way of Chenal Parkway or Financial
Center Parkway. The eastern boundary of the
district shall be the intersection of Financial
Center Parkway and Shackleford Road and the
western boundary shall be the intersection of
Chenal Parkway and Highway 10. in the case of
conflicting standards applicable to property
included within the boundaries of this district
and also within the boundaries of the Highway
10 Design Overlay District, the Highway 10
Design Overlay District standards shall
control.
(c) Application of District Regulations
The regulations in this ordinance shall overlay
all other zoning districts and other ordinance
requirements regulating the development of land
so that any parcel of land lying in the overlay
district shall also lie within one or more of
the other underlying zoning districts.
Therefore, all property within this overlay
district will have requirements of both the
underlying and overlay zoning district in
addition to other ordinance requirements
regulating the development of land. In cases
of conflicting standards between this ordinance
and other City of Little Rock ordinances, the
overlay requirements shall control. in the
case of conflicting standards applicable to
property included within the boundaries of.this
district and also within the boundaries of the
Highway 10 Design Overlay District, the Highway
10 Design Overlay District standards shall
control.
These regulations apply to all development,
redevelopment or expansion of existing
development with the exception of single family
and duplex development under zoning districts
"R -1 ", "R -2 ", "R -3" and "R -411, or "PDD"
submissions as required..
(d) Site Design and Development Standards
(1) Signage -- Signage shall comply with the
Little Rock Sign Ordinance, except for
ground mounted signs. The maximum size of
principal site signs along
Chenal /Financial Center Parkway shall be
one hundred (100) square feet in area and
eight (8) feet in height. Each landowner
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will be permitted to erect one (1) sign
per parcel, except for parcels fronting on
two different streets upon which one (1)
per street frontage may be erected. The
signs will be "monument" type signs.
(2) Lighting and utilities -- Parking lot
lighting shall be designed and located in
such a manner so as not to disturb the
scenic appearance of the corridor.
Lighting will be directed to the parking
areas and not reflected to adjacent
parcels. All lighting and other utilities
on lots adjacent to Chenal /Financial
Center Parkway which are located in front
of the rear line of the building, or in
front of the rear line of the building if
such lighting and utilities were
constructed prior to building
construction, shall be underground.
Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation,
no overhead utilities shall be constructed
within one hundred (100) feet of the
Chenal /Financial Center Parkway right -of-
way.
(e) Exceptions
The following exceptions shall apply to this
ordinance:
(1) Planned Zoning Districts -- Property due
to topography, site, irregular shapes or
other constraints such as adjacent
structures or features which significantly
affect visibility and thus cannot be
developed without violating the standards
of this ordinance shall be reviewed
through the Planned Zoning Districts (PZD)
section of the zoning ordinance, with the
intent to devise a workable development
plan which is consistent with the purpose
and intent of the overlay standards.
Subsection (kk) That Chapter 36 Section 36- 258.(b)(3)(c)
be amended to change the word "facilities" to
"facility."
Subsection (11) That Chapter 36 Section 36- 279.(b)(1)(g)
be amended to change the word "facilities" to
"facility."
Subsection (mm) That Chapter 36 Section 36- 281.(b)(1)(n)
be amended to change the word "facilities" to
"facility."
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Subsection (nn) That Chapter 36 Section 36- 299.(c)(1)(u)
be amended to change the word "facilities" to
"facility."
Subsection (oo) That Chapter 36 Section 36-
301.(c)(1)(11) be amended to change the word "homes" to
"facility."
Subsection (pp) That Chapter 36 Section 36 -53. be
amended to provide for a change of language in the
section title which now reads "General function of
office of Comprehensive Planning "; and to then read:
"General function of office of Neighborhoods and
Planning."
Subsection (qq) That Chapter 36 Section 36- 341.(h)(2)(c)
be amended to provide for a change in the referenced
board in authority and to then read as follows:
(c) Where it can be demonstrated that acceptable
alternative means of access to the floodway can
be provided and that the existing or proposed
structure will not be subjected to erosion or
structural damage, or for other good and
sufficient reasons, the Board of Adjustment may
modify or eliminate the required setback.
Subsection (rr) That Chapter 36 Section 36 -3 be amended
to provide for the insertion of a new definition to read
as follows:
"Office Equipment Sales and Service" means a
facility for the display sales, service or repair
of equipment, machines or computers typically
utilized in daily activities of general or
professional offices."
Subsection (ss).That Chapter 31 Section 31 -89 be amended
to provide for a modification of the language in the
first sentence of the first paragraph and to then read
as follows:
Sec. 31 -89. Preliminary plat.
Submission for review shall consist of the number
of copies specified in the instructions for filing
a preliminary plat and shall be clearly and legibly
drawn on white paper-- -
Subsection (tt) That Chapter 31 Section 31- 117(a) be
amended to provide for a modification of the language in
the first sentence of the paragraph and to then read as
follows:
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General requirements.
(a) Submission for certification of final plat
approval shall consist of the document and two
(2) transparent originals (one (1) shall be a
mylar), plus the number of paper copies as
established by the Planning Commission. - --
Subsection (uu) That Chapter 31 Section 31 -256 be
amended to provide for the insertion of a new paragraph
to be numbered (3) and to read as follows:
(3) Lots fronting on culs -de -sac or curved portions
of other streets may provide a front building
line that is straight relative to the front
property line. This line is to be established
by placement of dimensioned points on the side
property lines at least thirty -two (32) feet
from the street right -of -way line and
connecting these points with a dimensioned
straight line on the plat. This line shall not
be less than twenty -five (25) feet from the
street right -of -way line at any point.
Subsection (vv) That Chapter 31 Section 31- 117.(a) be
amended to provide for a correction in spelling in the
second sentence of the word "plan" to "plane."
Subsection (ww) That Chapter 31 Section 31- 94.(e) be
amended to provide for the addition of a new sentence at
the end of paragraph (e) the paragraph to then read as
follows:
(e) A preliminary plat approved by the planning
commission shall be effective and binding upon
the commission for one (1) year from the date
of approval or as long as work is actively
progressing, at the end of which time the
final plat application for the subdivision
must have been submitted to planning staff.
Any plat not receiving final approval within,
the period of time set forth herein or
otherwise conforming to the requirements of
this chapter shall be null and void, and the
developer shall be required to submit a new
plat of the property for preliminary approval
subject to all zoning restrictions and this
chapter.
The planning commission may extend the
original preliminary approval, for a period
not to exceed one (1) year from the date of
approval, when it can be demonstrated that
there are no changes in the plat design or
neighborhood that warrant a complete review.
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Subsection (xx) That Chapter 31 Section 31 -2. be amended
to provide for the modification of the definition "lot"
and to then read as follows:
Lot means a portion of a subdivision, or any
other parcel of land, intended as a unit for
transfer of ownership or for development. For
purposes of this definition there shall be two
design configurations: Traditional, which
shall be defined as a true square or
rectangle. Contemporary, which shall be
defined as a lot with multiple side or
multiple rear lot lines that intersect with
acute angles or create a polygon.
Subsection (yy) That Chapter 31. Section 31 -256. be
amended to provide for the insertion of a new paragraph
to be numbered 3. and to read as follows:
(4) Residential lots defined in this chapter as
"contemporary" shall have building lines
provided that will delineate front, side and
rear setbacks from property lines.
Subsection (zz) That Chapter 31 Section 31- 12.(c) be
amended to provide for the deletion of the last two (2)
sentences of paragraph (c) and the insertion of new
language to then read as follows:
(c) Building line variances. In those instances
where a recorded subdivision plat has
established building setback lines in
accordance with this chapter variances of
those lines shall only be granted by the board
of adjustment. That body shall review each
building line variance request for hardship
circumstances as required by chapter 36,
article II, division 2. Those variances
approved by the board of adjustment shall be
reflected upon a replat of the subject lots
which shall be recorded in the office of the
circuit clerk of the county. A bill of
assurance amendment shall not be required by
the review process nor shall the administrator
sign a bill of assurance. The owner or
applicant shall be instructed to review the
filing procedure with the circuit clerk should
a revised bill of assurance be required by
that office. Platting costs shall be born by
the applicant or owner.
Subsection (aaa) That Chapter 31 Section 31- 175.(11) be
amended to provide for the insertion of a new paragraph
to be (11)(d) and to read as follows:
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(d) Exclusion Area No. 4: Otter Creek Industrial
Park. An area of land described as parts of
Section 9, Township One South (T -1 -S), Range
Thirteen West (R- 13 -W), more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the South
right -of -way line of Mabelvale West Road and
the East line of the West one -half (W 1/2) of
the Northeast one - quarter (NE 1/4) Section 9
T -1 -S, R -13 -W; thence run South along the
aforesaid East line of the West 1/2 of the NE
1/4 to its point of intersection with the
North right -of -way line of the Union Pacific
Railroad main line (formerly the Missouri
Pacific Railroad); thence run Southwesterly
along the said North right -of -way line to its
point of intersection with the West line of
Section 9, Township One South (T -1 -S), Range
Thirteen West (R- 13 -W); thence run North along
the said West line of Section 9 to its point
of intersection with the South right -of -way
line of Interstate Highway 30; thence run
northeasterly along the said South right -of-
way line to its point of intersection with the
South right -of -way line of Mabelvale West
Road; thence run East along the said South
right -of -way line to the point of beginning.
Subsection (bbb) That Chapter 36., Section 36 -176.,
Article IV be amended to provide for the addition of eight
(8) zoning districts and to then read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF
ZONING DISTRICTS AND
ZONING MAP
Sec. 36 -176. Districts established.
In order to protect the general public
from the obnoxious and intrusive usage of land
by adjacent or nearby uses, the city divides
the area within its jurisdiction into zoning
classifications or districts. Within these
districts, certain development regulations and
restrictions shall apply, such as the location
of buildings and other structures; the
allowable usage; the height and bulk of
buildings; and the setbacks . and areas of yards
and other open spaces. The city, with the
exception of the state capitol zoning districts
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and the Central Little Rock Zoning Area, is
hereby divided into the following zones.
R -1 single - family district.
R -2 single- family district.
R -3 single - family district.
R -4 two - family district.
MF -6 multifamily district.
MF -12 multifamily district.
MF -18 multifamily district.
MF -24 multifamily district.
R -5 urban residence district.
R -6 high -rise apartment district.
R -7 mobile home district.
R -7A manufactured home district.
0-1 quiet office district.
0-2 office and institutional district.
0-3 general office district.
C -1 neighborhood commercial district.
C -2 shopping center district.
C -3 general commercial district.
C -4 open display commercial district.
I -1 industrial park district.
I -2 light industrial district.
I -3 heavy industrial district.
AF agriculture and forestry district.
M mining district.
OS open space district.
FP floodplain district.
DOD design overlay district.
PRD planned residential district.
POD planned office district.
PCD planned commercial district.
PID planned industrial district.
PD residential district
PD office district.
PD commercial district.
PD industrial district.
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SECTION 2. That this Ordinance take effect thirty (30)
days from and after its passage.
PASSED: March 21, 1995
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Robbie Hand
APPROVED: /1
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Mayo; 77M Dailey
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