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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STORMWATER MANANGEMENT REGULATIONS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS AND FOR CLARITY PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas adopted specific Stormwater Regulations on December 18, 2008 (ORD-08:099) which are now codified in Chapter 112 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, specific Code Amendments and Definitions are needed to clarify the Stormwater Code requirements for properties being redeveloped.
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Board recommends the amendment to the Jonesboro Municipal Code.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: That the following definitions be added to Section 112-1 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code.
Redevelopment - the demolition or removal of old buildings, structures, or other improvements to a developed site, and replacement or construction of new buildings, structures, or improvements on the same site.
Undeveloped Property - real property which has not been altered from its natural state by the addition of any improvements such as buildings, structures, or other impervious area.
Subdivision - a division of land into two (2) or more lots or parcels, including the combination or recombination of two (2) or more previously plotted lots. The term subdivision shall apply also to any division of land involving the dedication of a street to the public, provided, however, that any division of land for agricultural purposes into lots or parcels of five (5) acres or more shall not be deemed a subdivision unless street dedication or the installation of utilities are involved.
SECTION 2. That Section 112-7 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person, firm, corporation, business, or legal entity proposing to develop, redevelop, or subdivide land within the city planning jurisdiction shall prepare and submit a SWMP to the City Engineer for review and be issued a Compliance Letter ...
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