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Arkansas City planning commission advances carport ordinance after public hearing on permits and enforcement

Arkansas City Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals · November 21, 2025
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Summary

The Arkansas City Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to allow carports on single- and two-family lots without platted alleys, setting rules on siting and design. Residents pressed the commission on permitting and enforcement; staff agreed to broaden public outreach.

The Arkansas City Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended that the City Commission consider an ordinance allowing carports on single-family and two-family lots that do not have a platted alley. Planning staff described six conditions for eligibility, including that a carport be located on a paved driveway, remain open on three sides, be no wider than 18 feet and be at least 5 feet from the property line.

Planning staff (Speaker 2) told the commission, "So what this provision would do if it is enacted, it would be it would allow car reports for single…

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