File #: ORD-21:010    Version: Name: TO AMEND ORDINANCE 117-2 AND ORDINANCE 117-139 TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/23/2021 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/20/2021
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 117-2 AND ORDINANCE 117-139 TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS
Sponsors: Planning
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
Code sections: Chapter 117 - Zoning

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 117-2 AND ORDINANCE 117-139 TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is aware of the need for a Homeless Shelter in our city; and

WHEREAS, the existing code of the City of Jonesboro does not specifically list this type of facility; and

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro wishes to amend its ordinances in order to facilitate and regulate the placement of Homeless Shelters.

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

SECTION ONE:  That Ordinance 117-2 shall be amended to add the following definitions:
Homeless Shelter means a residential facility operated by a provider, which provides temporary accommodations to persons or families with low income for a period of generally not more than six months. Such use may also provide meals, counseling, and other services, as well as common areas for users of the facility.  Such facility may have individual rooms, but is not developed with individual dwelling units. 

SECTION TWO:  A Homeless Shelter shall be allowed by right in the I-1 Limited Industrial District, conditional use and allowed by conditional use in the C-3 General Commercial District.  That Ordinance 117-139 Use Table which contains the schedule of uses shall be amended to add Homeless Shelter as set out herein.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20TH DAY OF APRIL, 2021.