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West Memphis council adopts ADU standards to comply with Act 313 of 2025
Summary
On third reading the West Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2720 to establish standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with state Act 313 of 2025, removing an emergency clause before final passage.
The West Memphis City Council on third reading adopted an ordinance to set clear standards for accessory dwelling units, aligning the city with Act 313 of 2025, which requires municipalities to allow at least one ADU on single-family residential lots.
Mayor Ferguson presided as council members moved and seconded the ordinance27s amended version and voted to approve it. The council removed an emergency clause before assigning the measure Ordinance No. 2720.
The ordinance was described to council members as a later revision of the originally circulated text; planning and development staff recommended adopting the amended version presented at the meeting. The ordinance is intended to increase housing flexibility by permitting accessory dwelling units on single-family lots in the city.
The council took the formal vote after a motion and a second; the presiding officer announced the ordinance was approved and instructed staff to number it 2720. The council did not detail implementation timetables, permit fees, or the full text changes during the public portions of the meeting.
The measure implements a state directive (Act 313 of 2025) at the municipal level; the council27s recorded action was adoption of the local ordinance to meet that requirement. The city did not discuss additional zoning amendments or a phased compliance schedule at this meeting.
Council will receive ordinance documentation and any implementing regulations through planning staff; next procedural steps were not specified at the meeting.
