HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Use Plan informationLand Use Plan, Most Frequently asked questions:
Is Land Use the same as Zoning?
No. Land Use is the vision of what the city should be and may not always follow property
lot lines. Land Use designations are more general than zoning. Zoning prescribes the
permitted uses of the tract and is conveyed with the property.
Where do I find out how my property is classified?
The Planning and Development Department, 723 West Markham Street, 371-4790 or
website https://maps.littlerock.gov/
Why does Little Rock have a Land Use Plan?
To promote an orderly growth pattern, guide development and infrastructures decisions to
create a strong livable community for all the citizens of Little Rock now and in the future.
What is a Land Use Plan?
The Land Use Plan is intended to serve as a guide for zoning and other land use
decisions. It is to provide a reasonable prediction of the future arrangement of land uses,
given various factors impacting the use of the land. It is a general blueprint of how the
city will develop.
General Conditions attached to approval of the Land Use Plan:
The proposed land use plan pattern is flexible and may change. In order, to maintain its'
usefulness and to be responsive to changing conditions and community goals,
adjustment to the plan will be necessary.
The plan represents a reflection of a wide variety of considerations which influence the use
of land. These include the existing land use pattern, current zoning, existing street pattern,
the Master Street Plan, the Master Parks Plan, environmental characteristics and community
goals and objectives which are expressed through the planning process.
Authority:
The Arkansas state law on City Planning is the basis for Little Rock's Land Use Plan.
Responsibility:
The Little Rock Board of Directors has the legislative responsibility for changes to the Land
Use Plan after review and comment by the Planning Commission. A City ordinance is the
action by the Board to enact the change.
Appeals:
Appeals from actions of the Planning Commission are to the Board of Directors. Appeals of
Board actions are to Chancery Court.
The Commission encourages applicants to meet with neighborhood organizations and other
interested parties prior to the hearing date in order to resolve differences.
What to file:
Application form(s) with instructions can be found on-line
https://www.littlerock.gov/business/planning-and-development/divisions/applications/
When to file:
Any Planning Commission filing date on the Planning Commission meeting calendar