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Board clears planned zoning district for mixed‑use development at Essex Place

5338930 · July 8, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a master land use plan amendment and rezoning to create a Planned Zoning District at properties including 1 Essex Place; the PZD establishes three character districts and allows retirement housing, single‑family, and commercial uses.

The Fort Smith Board of Directors voted 7–0 to approve a master land use plan amendment and rezone several properties — including 1 Essex Place, 9707 Essex Place, 204300 Brooken Hill Drive and 9200 Jenny Lind Road — into a Planned Zoning District (PZD) that would allow mixed‑use development with three character districts.

Deputy Administrator Maggie Rice told the board the Planning Commission held a June 10 public hearing and unanimously recommended approval. The proposed PZD contains Character District A (retirement housing, 55+ with a maximum density the applicant…

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