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Hot Springs adopts zoning changes for accessory dwelling units to comply with new Arkansas law
Summary
The Hot Springs Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt ordinance O-25-32 to amend local zoning rules for accessory dwelling units, aligning the city code with recent state law changes in Act 313 (formerly House Bill 1503).
The Hot Springs Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt ordinance O-25-32, updating the city’s zoning code for accessory dwelling units to conform with Act 313 of the Arkansas Legislature (formerly House Bill 1503), Planning and Development Director Cathy Selman said.
Why it matters: The ordinance changes how ADUs are regulated in Hot Springs—altering allowable zones, maximum size, setbacks and required facilities—affecting homeowners, developers and neighborhood planning.
Selman told the board the city adopted a new zoning code on Nov. 19, 2024, effective March 1, and ‘‘a couple of weeks later both houses of the Arkansas Legislature…
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