Council approves zoning code updates aimed at clarifying uses, closing data‑center loophole
Aug 11, 2026
Council adopted a package of zoning text amendments intended to tighten the table of uses (including a clause to close a data‑processing loophole) and make downtown and light‑industrial districts more business friendly; staff said the changes will be updated in the conditional‑use sections across the code.
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The Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved a package of text amendments to the city zoning code (26TA001, 26TA002, 26TA003) that staff says will modernize allowed uses, close an apparent data‑processing loophole and make certain commercial areas more welcoming to low‑impact businesses.
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