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Director’s report: House Bill 1510 could end planning jurisdiction in adopted planning area; commission outlines housing study and outreach plans
Summary
Planning staff reported that House Bill 1510 has passed both chambers in Little Rock and, if signed by the governor, would remove the city's planning jurisdiction in the adopted planning area; staff also outlined an upcoming landscape‑regulation work session, a planning training, and steps to scope a housing study with public outreach.
Director Salman updated the commission on several items at the end of the March 13 meeting, including a potential state law change, scheduling for code‑related work, and plans to scope a housing study and public outreach.
Salman said House Bill 1510 has been passed by both the Arkansas House and Senate and, if signed by the governor, would eliminate the city’s planning jurisdiction in the adopted planning area. As a result, two commission members who represent the adopted planning area — identified in the staff remarks as Garrett and Puniza (transcript spelling varies) — could no longer serve in those seats unless they change residency. "We will have to say goodbye to…
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