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AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY ARTICLE 1, SECTION 101-1 OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPT THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY REFERENCE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF GUIDING THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
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WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) is the product of a two year effort by City staff, a Land Use Advisory Committee appointed by the Mayor and City Council, and by elected and appointed officials.
WHEREAS, public work sessions were held on the following dates to allow for citizen input and comments: August 24, 2009, August 25, 2009, August 27, 2009, and October 12, 2009.
WHEREAS, to provide public notice of the City's intent, advising the public that three (3) copies were on file and available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk, appropriate notice was published.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas hereby adopts by reference, the Jonesboro Future Land Use Plan and Narrative, developed by the Land Use Advisory Committee, and as recommended by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on October 19, 2009. No less than three (3) copies of the Future Land Use Plan and Narrative shall be available for public viewing in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 2: This Plan is hereby adopted to provide for planned growth of the City of Jonesboro and to ensure the preservation of the public peace, health and safety.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January, 2010.