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Little Rock planning staff proposes downtown UU zoning changes to speed development and protect walkability
Summary
Planning staff told the board it will propose amendments to the downtown UU zoning to require predevelopment review, allow up to 85 feet by right with stepbacks, create parking maximums, restrict drive-thrus and new gas stations, and standardize event-center hours to align zoning with the downtown master plan.
Planning staff presented proposed amendments to the UU downtown zoning district intended to align the code with the downtown master plan, encourage high-quality residential and mixed-use development and protect pedestrian character.
Brad (planning staff) summarized six key changes: mandatory predevelopment review meetings for early coordination, modernized height standards with an 85-foot by-right…
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