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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-14, 12-15, 24-32 AND 24-37 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES (NOTE: THIS ORDINANCE WAS AMENDED BY ORD-85:1593 ON DECEMBER 16, 1983)
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
Section 1: That Section 21-14 (a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 21-14 (a) At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered, the sub divider shall submit to the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission five (5) copies of preliminary plat of the proposed sub division, at a scale of one hundred feet (100') to the inch."
Section 2: That section 21-15 (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 21-15 (b): At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered, the sub divider shall submit six (6) reproductions of the original drawings at a scale of one inch (1") equals one hundred feet (100') or larger, and seven (7) reproductions of the final plat at a scale of one inch (1") equals two hundred feet (200'). When the plat has been approved by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission one (1) copy shall be returned to the sub divider with the approval of the Commission certified thereon, for filing with the county recorder as the official plat of record, The second copy containing the certification of the Commission shall be returned to the sub divider for his records. The other copies containing certification of the Commission shall be retained for use of the Commission."
Section 3: That Section 24-23 (a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 24-32 (a) Notice of public hearing: The City Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on any proposed changes or amendments. Notice of public hearing shall be published in a news paper of general circulation in the city, at least one time twenty (20) calendar days prior to the hearing."
Section 4: That Section 24-37 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Jonesboro is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 24-37 Composition; rules and regulations; meetings; proceedings to be public record. The board of zoning adjustment shall be composed of at least five (5) members. The members of the board of zoning adjustment shall be nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The members shall each be appointed for a term of three (3) years, commencing with the anniversary date of said appointment, provided that the members first appointed on the enactment of this section; two members shall be appointed initially for a term of one year; two members shall be appointed initially for a term of two years; one member shall be appointed initially for a term of three years. When the term of any such member shall expire, or when a vacancy shall otherwise occur, the mayor shall make a nomination to fill such vacancy. The board of zoning adjustment shall adopt rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs and in keeping with the provisions of this chapter. Regular meeting dates shall be established and all meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public with public notice of said meeting and business to be carried or published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Jonesboro at least one time seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. The board shall keep a public record of all findings and decisions. The concurring vote or a majority of members of the board shall be necessary to reverse any decision of the zoning officer or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this chapter."
Section 5: All Ordinances and/or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6: It is hereby found and declared by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, it shall take effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1970.