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Fort Smith planning commission adopts UDO amendments to comply with Arkansas Act 314
Summary
The Fort Smith Planning Commission voted unanimously to amend the city's Unified Development Ordinance to comply with Arkansas Act 314, which abolishes extraterritorial jurisdiction and planning areas statewide; amendments will be sent to the Fort Smith Board of Directors for final review.
The Fort Smith Planning Commission voted 8-0 to approve amendments to the city's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) so it conforms to Arkansas Act 314, which abolishes extraterritorial jurisdiction and planning areas across the state.
Planning staff told commissioners the changes are meant to align local code with state law ahead of the statute's effective date in August. "The UDO amendments this…
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