ORD NO 12-1975 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
Ordinance No 1 .197.5.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 7 -1963, as amended, to AMEND
ARTICLE III SECTION 1, TO ADD AND OPEN AREA ZONE "0 -1 to AMEND
ARTICLE IV SECTION 5 ZONING DF ANNEXED TERRITORY AND TO AMEND ARTICLE
V SECTION 9m0PEN AREA ZONE "0 -1
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 3Y THE CITY CLUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
1. That Article III Section 1 of Ordinance No. 7 -1963, as amended,
is amended by adding a new zone classification after I -2 Heavy indust-
rial district, to Wit:
0 -1 Open Area Zone.
II. That Article IV, Section 5, of Ordinance No. 7 -1963, as
amended, is amended to read as following:
SECTION 5. ZONING OF ANNEXED TERRITORY
All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the City shall be
classified into a zone, or several zones, according to one of the
following procedures at the time of annexation:
1. Undeveloped tracts shall be classified in an open zone district
unless the owners thereof request otherwish or the Planning Commission
makes a study of the area and determines the appropriate zoning class-
ifications which will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Developed areas or tracts of land where development is
underway shall be classified according to existing uses which are
established, or being established, at the time of annexation unless
the owners request otherwise, or the Planning Commision makes a study
of the area and determines that other zoning classifications are
required.
3. Territory being annexed to the City shall be classified into
a zone, or zones, in accordance with the requests of owners of the
area unless the Planning Commision determines that the requests are
not in the best interests of the City, in which case the area shall
be classified in an open tone.
4. The proposed zoning classification of territory being annexed
into the City in accordance to any provision of this Section shall
be presented at a public hearing before the Planning ommision makes
its recommendation to the City 'ouncil.
III. That Article V, Section 9 of Ordinance 7 -1963, ao amended,
is amended is amended by adding a Section 9 as following:
SECTION 9: Open Area Zone "0 -1
A. Purpose:
A zone to protect undeveloped, or developing areas, after
annexation into the C ity, until a request for re- zoning is approved
or until the City acts to re -zone part, or all, of the area.
B. Permitted Uses:
In addition to allowing existing uses to continue that are not
detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare, the follow-
ing uses are permitted:
(Amendment of Ordinance No. 7 -1963/ Page 2
1. Single Family Dwellings.
2. Public Facilities and Utilities.
3. Recreation Facilities.
4. Agricultural Uses, excluding Feeding or Processing
type uses.
5. Accessory Uses to a Permitted Use.
6. All Other Uses are Prohibited.
C. Development Standards:
The following minimum standards are established for uses in
the "0 -1" zone:
1. Minimum Lot Area 6 Acres
2. Minimum Lot Width 300 ft.
3. Minimum Building Setback From Property Line 50 ft.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage by Buildings 10`/0.
5. Off- Street Parking Adequate for Permitted Use.
IV. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the
peace, health and safety of Van "uren, Arkansas, and the inhabitants
thereof, that the provision of this Ordinance shall take effect and
be in full force from,and after, its passage, approval and
publication. rr11'' o
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS !t DAY OF Vk AAu1 1975.
Mayor
ATTESTED:
City Clerk