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Hot Springs planning staff move to align accessory-dwelling rules with Arkansas Act 313

5843399 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

Planning staff recommended changing the city's zoning code to match 2025 Arkansas legislation (Act 313), including allowing ADUs in CTR zones, raising minimum ADU size and aligning setbacks and height limits with primary structures; the planning commission recommended approval 7–0.

Hot Springs planning staff told the Board on Aug. 12 they will present an ordinance to align the city’s accessory dwelling unit rules with 2025 State of Arkansas legislation, referred to in the meeting as Act 313.

Planning and Development Director Kathy Selman said the state law (House Bill 1503, enacted as Act 313 during the…

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