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Spakes, Sarah B
From:Spakes, Sarah B
Sent:Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:32 AM
To:omara@bbbsefl.org
Subject:623 Rock St. Fence
Attachments:certificate-of-appropriateness-application-2025-fillable.pdf
Good morning, Omar,
Thank you for your call about the fence replacement at 623 Rock Street. To summarize some basic
information about the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District and the Little Rock Historic
District Commission:
The property at 623 Rock St. is within the MacArthur Park Local Ordinance Historic District. The goal of
the local ordinance district is to protect and preserve the unique and valued qualities 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 regulations as set forth by the City of Little Rock
ordinances, Municipal Code Chapter 23, Sec. 76-160, that is based on Arkansas State law. Any exterior
renovation of structures, additions, fencing, or other site features requires the issuance of a Certificate
of Appropriateness either administratively approved by staƯ or reviewed by the Little Rock Historic
District Commission at their regula rly monthly public meetings. For more information, scroll down to find
the Historic District Commission.
Hannah and I will review the application to determine if the replacement of your fence can be
administratively approved or must be approved through the Historic District Commission. A Certificate
of Appropriateness can be provided pending additional submittal requirements: a completed COA
application (page 5 only), cover letter, photographs of the existing fence, proof of ownership, a recent
site plan indicating where the fence will be, and a list and pictures of materials (with dimensions). The
owner, or their authorized agent, will need to complete the Certificate of Appropriateness application—
Page 5 of the attached application packet—and return this for review along with the requested submittal
documents. Please make sure the description provided in the COA application is reflective of the full
scope of work for this project. You are welcome to provide these documents via email.
Lastly, as a resource to property owners, Planning & Development sta Ư have created an interactive map
of the district using GIS technology for property owners and residents to access key information
regarding each structure and historic site as well as get up-to-date information on recently approved and
active COA permits: MacArthur Park Historic District Interactive Map.
Please contact staƯ with any questions.
Thanks,
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Sarah Spakes
Long Range and Preservation Planner
Department of Planning and Development
O: 501-371-4864
SSpakes@littlerock.gov