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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 117-33, AMENDING THE PROCEDURES FOR AMENDING TEXTUAL PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER, AND THE OTHER BEING A CHANGE OF BOUNDARY IN A ZONING DISTRICT, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro desires to encourage orderly development and provide clarity within the existing code of ordinance in relation to zoning procedures.
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro Code of Ordinances currently gives the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission authority to hold public hearings, review, and make recommendation to the Jonesboro City Council on matters related to the zoning code.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
SECTION ONE: Section 117-34, Zoning shall be amended as follows:
Sec 117-34. - Amendments.
Two types of amendments to this zoning chapter are recognized; one being a revision in the textual provisions of the chapter, and the other being a change of boundary in a zoning district.
(1) Amendment to text. Amendments to the text may be initiated by the planning commission, the city council, or by the mayor. Proposed amendments shall be processed in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section.
a. Notice. The city planner shall be responsible for scheduling a public hearing before the planning commission. He shall prepare the content of a public notice, and ensure that the notice is published in the newspaper of general circulation with the city at least 15 days before the public hearing.
b. Hearing and recommendation by the planning commission. The planning commission shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment, hearing both the proponents and opponents, if any. Following the public hearing the commission shall determine its recommendation regarding the proposed amendment and make such know to the city council.
c. Action by the city council. After receiving the recommendation of the planning c...
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