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Commission adopts zoning change allowing limited front-yard carports in certain neighborhoods
Summary
The commission adopted an ordinance amending Article 20 to allow special exceptions for front-yard carports where properties lack alley access, subject to conditions: 5-foot setback, paved driveway, open on three sides, max 18-foot width, and construction similar to the house.
The Arkansas City Commission voted to adopt an amendment to the municipal zoning code (Article 20) creating a special exception that allows front-yard carports for properties without alley access, a planning staff member told commissioners.
The amendment reduces the required front-yard setback from 25 feet to a 5-foot setback for eligible…
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