RES NO 02-02-2004 CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. ,2 o Z -2004
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VAN BUREN PLANNING
COMMISSION TO RESEARCH COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLANNING ISSUES
AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, The City of Van Buren recognizes the need to plan for current and future
community growth and to maintain current and appropriate municipal plans, regulations and
procedures: and
WHEREAS, the "Comprehensive Development Plan" for Van Buren was adopted by the City
Council in 1967 (Res. No. 13 -1967) and is in need of revision: and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission believes that Van Buren's municipal planning
regulations and procedures need to be revised to keep pace with community growth and
changing land development issues: and
WHEREAS, The City Council of Van Buren would like for the Planning Commission to review
existing municipal development goals, planning regulations and procedures and recommend
changes where appropriate. The City Council believes strongly that public input is needed and
public participation should be encouraged throughout the review process:and
WHEREAS, The City Council of Van Buren desires to ensure that the plans, procedures, and
regulations will best serve all the citizens of Van Buren and promote an excellent quality of life
within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: THAT the Planning Commission is authorized and directed to review Van
Buren's municipal planning and development regulations and procedures including but not
limited to, land use, zoning, subdivision development, storm water management, annexation,
floodplain management and infrastructure coordination.
SECTION 2: THAT the Planning Commission shall recommend to the City Council revisions
to planning and development regulations and procedures necessary to insure orderly
development and promote public welfare.
SECTION 3: THAT the Planning Commission shall provide to the City Council a quarterly
report of progress and issues and a proposed schedule /priority list for future regulation and
procedure reviews.
SECTION 4: THAT the Planning Commission shall receive public input and disseminate
planning information using public notices, public hearings and internet access.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS a( D AY OF 2004.
MAYOR HN V
ATTESTED:
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CITY CLERK TREASURER