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City consultants outline Phase 2 of Bentonville’s Unified Development Code work; staff praise

2755468 · March 4, 2025
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Summary

Consultants previewed Phase 2 of a unified development code project that will translate the city’s newly adopted future land‑use plan into cohesive zoning, subdivision and development standards; staff said Bentonville’s code is already in good shape and the effort will refine zones, use lists and street standards.

Consultants Matt and Susan presented an early preview of Phase 2 of the Bentonville Unified Development Code (UDC) project, explaining how the city will translate its newly adopted future land‑use plan (place types/alignments) into a unified zoning and land‑development code.

What was presented: The consultants described a transect‑based zoning approach (T‑zones) that aligns place types (downtown, regional center, walkable neighborhood, rural) with new zone standards, bulk rules, and simplified use lists. The…

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