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Hot Springs board adopts zoning change to allow dwellings in certain commercial districts to support housing
Summary
The board unanimously adopted Ordinance O-26-28 to amend Hot Springs zoning code (Title 16, Chapter 2) to allow dwellings in specified commercial zone districts, restoring certain residential uses to support missing-middle housing and redevelopment.
The Hot Springs board adopted Ordinance O-26-28 amending the city's zoning code to permit dwellings in certain commercial zone districts, a change presented by Kathy Selman, director of planning and development. Selman told the board the amendment implements a housing strategy aimed at creating more sites for missing-middle housing in areas affected by past demolitions.
Selman said the earlier zoning code (adopted March 2025) removed dwellings as a permitted use in many commercial zones; the amendment would return residential reuse options in some commercial districts and was recommended 7-0 by the planning commission following public notice and testimony.
On roll call the board voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance.
The change is intended to add rooftop housing to support existing businesses, increase housing supply and help diversify housing types downtown and along commercial corridors.
