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This bill amends Arkansas municipal planning law to establish a streamlined administrative procedure for property owners to change the zoning or district designation of their property under specific conditions. The new procedure allows property owners to request a zone change that is consistent with the adopted land use plan, without going through the full public hearing and legislative review process typically required under §14-56-422 and §14-56-423. This administrative change means the property owner can make the zoning modification more quickly and with less bureaucratic complexity. If a property owner disagrees with the administrative decision, they can appeal to the municipal planning commission. The bill modifies existing statutes to create an exception to the standard zoning change procedures, making it easier for property owners to adjust their property's zoning designation when the proposed change aligns with the city's existing land use plan, while still maintaining oversight through the potential appeal process.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb505&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R