File #: ORD-20:033    Version: Name: ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN JONESBORO AREA AND PROVIDE MORE WALKABLE, VIBRANT, AND MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOODS
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 8/26/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 10/8/2020
Title: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN JONESBORO AREA AND PROVIDE MORE WALKABLE, VIBRANT, AND MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOODS
Sponsors: Planning
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
Code sections: Chapter 117 - Zoning
Attachments: 1. DJRDworking document_1, 2. CORE Mixed USe DIstricts, 3. Downtown Jonesboro Redevelopment District Code (DJDC) [Read-Only], 4. BLong email 10062020, 5. Weinstock email 10072020
Related files: ORD-23:023

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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN JONESBORO AREA AND PROVIDE MORE WALKABLE, VIBRANT, AND MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOODS

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WHEREAS, there is a need to facilitate redevelopment in the downtown area and to provide for a more walkable and vibrant area with a greater portion of mixed use structures; and

WHEREAS, the Downtown Jonesboro Development Code (DJDC) has been developed to facilitate these needs; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to ACA 14-55-207, public notice was given of the City’s intent to adopt said guidelines by reference, and advised that three (3) copies of the documents were on file and available for public review and examination in the Office of the City Clerk; and

WHEREAS, the MAPC and the City Council have discussed these guidelines at numerous public meetings, and all comments, views, suggestions and recommendations have been considered and addressed.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

SECTION ONE: The Guidelines for Downtown Jonesboro Development Code (DJDC) are hereby adopted by reference.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2020.