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Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
From:Ratzlaff, Hannah K.
Sent:Monday, September 18, 2023 2:54 PM
To:'bthomas@shinesolar.com'
Cc:Lucas, Tracy D.
Subject:1402 Commerce: Solar Panels HDC
Brandyn,
Thank you for your call concerning the permit # 202318660 and the installaƟon of solar panels at 1402 Commerce. The
property at 1402 Commerce, is within the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District. To summarize some basic
informaƟon about the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance District and the LiƩle Rock Historic District Commission:
The goal of the local ordinance historic district is to protect and preserve the unique and valued quali Ɵes of such an
area, its urban design, architectural character, and historic materials in buildings and in landscapes. A property owner in
this district is subject to the rules and regulaƟons as set forth by the City of LiƩle Rock ordinances, Municipal Code
Chapter 23, Sec. 76-160, that is based on Arkansas State law. Any exterior renovaƟon of structures, addiƟons, fencing, or
other site features need to be either administraƟvely approved by staff or reviewed by the LiƩle Rock Historic District
Commission at their regularly monthly public meeƟngs. The next filing deadline is October 2nd to be heard at the
November 2nd Historic District Commission public hearing.
For informaƟon for the Historic District Commission and the MacArthur Park Design Guidelines, please visit the City’s
website: liƩlerock.gov
Click on Government > Planning & Development
On the right-hand menu find Boards & Commissions
Scroll down to Historic District Commission
In this secƟon, you will find informaƟon regarding the HDC, the design guidelines and the applicaƟon process. You can
find standards for solar panels in SecƟon IV of the MacArthur Park Design Guidelines.
Here is a direct link to the COA applicaƟon: chrome-
extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/hƩps://www.liƩlerock.gov/media/18917/historic-district-commission-
2023-applicaƟon.pdf.
Thanks,
Hannah Ratzlaff
Urban Designer &
Historic District Commission Staff
Planning & Development,
723 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
hratzlaff@littlerock.gov
501-371-4789