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Commission approves conditional use for church activity center on North 50th Street

Fort Smith Planning Commission · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a 2,400‑sq‑ft church activity center and new parking at 1923 N. 50th St., subject to staff conditions including installation of a sidewalk along Skywood Drive.

The commission voted Jan. 13 to approve a conditional‑use request by River Valley Church of Christ to construct a 2,400‑square‑foot activity center and additional parking at 1923 North 50th Street, in an RM‑3 residential multifamily medium‑density zone. Staff reported the proposal includes landscaping, a new driveway on Skywood Drive, perimeter screening and 30 total parking spaces (18 existing plus 12 new), which meets UDO parking requirements.

Staff recommended approval with conditions that construction comply with the submitted development plan, that any changes beyond the specified amendment process return to the commission, and that a sidewalk be installed along Skywood Drive. Commissioners approved the conditional use with the staff recommendations.