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Council approves tiered landscape requirements for Village Commercial properties
Summary
Springdale Council approved Ordinance 2026‑08 on May 13, 2026, introducing a tiered minimum landscape and open-space requirement in the Village Commercial zone (>=0.5 acre: 60%; 0.25–0.5: 50%; <0.25: 40%). The vote was 4–1, with Councilor Topham opposed.
The Town Council approved Ordinance 2026‑08 after deliberation on May 13, 2026, revising Section 10‑18‑4 of the code to introduce tiered minimum landscaping and open space requirements for properties in the Village Commercial zone. Under the adopted framework, properties half an acre or larger must provide 60% landscape or natural open space; parcels 0.25–0.5 acre must provide 50%; and parcels smaller than 0.25 acre must provide 40%.
Applicant Noel Benson explained his motivation and noted a discrepancy between public records and his survey, saying "public records currently have his property listed at 0.26 acres." Councilors debated the impacts on setbacks, building height and small‑lot development. The Council adopted the amendment with a 4–1 vote; Councilor Kyla Topham voted no, expressing concern about denser development and impacts on small-town character.
