HomeMy WebLinkAbout16706ORDINANCE NO. 16,706
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2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V,
3 CHAPTER 36, OF THE CODE OF
4 ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
5 ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR THE
6 ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATION OF
TEMPORARY PUBLIC SCHOOL
7 BUILDINGS /USES; ESTABLISHING A
8 SUNSET PROVISION AND DECLARING AN
9 EMERGENCY.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
11 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
12 SECTION I. That Article V, Chapter 36, of the Code of
13 Ordinances be amended to readopt Section 36 -203, which expired
14 July 18, 1994, to read as follows:
15 SECTION 36 -203. TEMPORARY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND USES.
(a) GENERAL PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to
16 provide procedures for the placement of accessory
17 buildings /uses on properties owned by and for the
18 Little Rock School District and to establish
19 standards by which such buildings /uses can be
20 evaluated. Only those structural types and uses
identified may be placed on any school property in
21 any zoning district where listed. In all instances,
22 the specific site plan to be used for placement shall
23 receive detailed administrative review.
24 The Director of Neighborhoods and Planning (the
25 "Director") shall have authority to approve placement
26 of buildings /uses for a period of up to five (5)
years, after which said buildings /uses shall be
27 removed. Appeals may be filed with the Board of
28 Adjustment within thirty (30) days of a denial by the
29 Director.
30 (b) GUIDELINES FOR DECISION. in determining whether to
approve a site location for a temporary school
31 building /use, the Director may consider, among other
32 things, the recommendations of the Little Rock Fire
33 Department, Little Rock Building Code Official, and
34 the City Engineer. The Director shall cause a field
35 inspection to be made of the proposed site for
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purposes of evaluating the proposal. The adopted
neighborhood land use plan, community facilities plan 356
or other master plan components shall be considered.
(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 Director shall
include the following:
1. 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.
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b. Lot lines.
C. Existing and proposed vehicular and 357
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.
d. 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 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
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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.
(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 Director. Each building /use authorized by the
Director shall be removed from the site after
expiration of the approved time period.
(g) SUNSET PROVISION. The provision 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 continue to 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.
ADOPTED: July 19, 1994
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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