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Fort Smith Planning Commission unanimously approves RV park, duplexes, Culver’s site and a planned zoning district
Summary
On Nov. 10, 2025, the Fort Smith Planning Commission approved a series of land-use actions — including a 39-pad RV park at 3706 Towson Ave., variances and rezoning to allow two duplexes on Wersing Ave., a Culver’s restaurant with parking/landscape variances at 8450 Rogers Ave., and a planned zoning district at 3505 Johnson St. — all by 6-0 votes.
Fort Smith’s Planning Commission on Nov. 10, 2025, approved a package of land‑use decisions affecting properties across the city, voting unanimously (6–0) on each item.
The most detailed discussion centered on a companion rezoning (No. 311125) and development plan (No. 211125) for 3706 Towson Avenue, proposed by an agent for Copa LLC. City staff described the 5.02‑acre project as an RV park with 39 RV pads, two detention ponds, a pickleball court and space set aside for future commercial development. A city planner told the commission that staff recommended approval with conditions, including monument‑style signage and design standards, and said, "And lastly, the RV shall be limited to a maximum stay of 180 days." Commissioners clarified that the proposal permits recreational vehicles only and does not allow mobile homes or tent camping. The commission approved the rezoning and the development plan by roll call, 6–0.
The board also considered a series of BZA (Board of Zoning Adjustment) items tied to small‑lot residential development at 1815 and 1819 Wersing…
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