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Council advances rezoning proposal for 6904 East Highland Drive to next reading

City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas · April 7, 2026

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Summary

An ordinance proposing changes to the zoning classification of 6904 East Highland Drive (13.64 acres) — including conversions from R1 to C3 and I1 in portions, and site plan and stormwater stipulations — was read on first reading and moved to the next reading.

The City Council advanced an ordinance on first reading that would change zoning boundaries for property at 6904 East Highland Drive, moving land from single‑family R1 to C3 (general commercial) and I1 (general industrial) in designated portions.

City staff read the ordinance’s legal description and conditions, which specify that the proposed redevelopment must meet city engineering, stormwater drainage and floodplain rules; that a final site plan be submitted, reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to redevelopment; and that future changes of use will require Planning Department approval. The ordinance text lists the parcel’s legal bearings and states the tract is approximately 13.64 acres.

Council took no final vote on rezoning at this meeting; the item was advanced to the council’s next reading per standard ordinance process.