1930ORDINANCE NO. ~ -1
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLES II AND VIII
OF THE LAND SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 1266
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, has
f prepared amendments to Ordinance 1266, which adopted land subdivision and development
regulations for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, not fewer than three (3) copies of said amendments to Ordinance 1266 have
been on file in the office of the City Clerk in the West Memphis City Hall and will continue to be
on file at all times for public inspection and review; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing upon due notice and publication, pursuant to Article
VIII, Section 5 of the Land Subdivision and Development Code adopted by Ordinance 1266, the
Planning Commission has approved and recommended for adoption the proposed amendments to
the Land Subdivision and Development Code of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Land
Subdivision and Development Code of the City of West Memphis should be adopted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Article II of the Land Subdivision and Development Code adopted by
Ordinance 1266, as amended, is hereby amended to add the following definition:
Minor Subdivision - A subdivision of land that does not involve any of the following:
(1) the creating of more than the maximum of 2 lots specifically permitted by ordinance
as a minor subdivision; (2) a planned development; (3) any new street; (4) dedication
of easements; or (5) the extension of any off-tract improvements.
Note: A Minor Subdivision will not be exempt from improvements required by the
City Engineer, Utility Department, or Planning and Development.
SECTION 2. Article VIII of the Land Subdivision and Development Code adopted by
Ordinance 1266, as amended, is hereby amended to add Section 1.1 and which shall read as
follows:
Section 1. l . ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
A. Minor Revisions -Criteria
1. Preliminary Plan -Minor revisions to an approved preliminary plan may be
permitted by the Planning Director if the revisions are within the scope and intent
of the original approval.
2. Final Plat - A final plat may be recorded to:
a. Revise or correct dimensions;
b. Change street names;
c. Add, delete or modify easements or private covenants;
d. Change subdivision name;
e. Revise or correct building lines;
f. Lot split.
g. Other minor modifications that are within the scope and intent of the original
approval subject to approval and review by the Planning Director and
execution of all required certificates.
B. Procedures
Preliminar~Plan -When minor revisions are proposed to an approved preliminary
plan, the subdivider shall submit a letter to the Planning Director delineating the
revisions and requesting authorization for administrative revision. The Planning
Director shall notify the subdivider whether the proposed revision qualifies for
administrative approval and the basis for the determination. If approved, the final
plat may be submitted in accordance with the revisions. The Planning Director shall
distribute copies of the revised plan to the appropriate agencies.
2. Final Plat -When minor revisions are proposed to an approved final plat, the
subdivider shall submit a written request to the Planning Director. If the plat has
been recorded, the subdivider shall submit the recorded plat with a statement
describing the revisions made and title block for the Planning Director's signature
and date of signing. If the ownership of the subdivision has been changed or if any
lots have been sold since the previous recording, an owner's and notary's certificate
shall be provided on the plat for each current owner. ,
C. Amendments -Proposed modifications to an approved preliminary plan or final plat
which are not in accordance with the revision criteria shall be submitted and processed
according to the provisions of Article V 1, Section 1 through Section 2.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~-{~ day of mdtJy , 2000.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
PHILLIP ,City Clerk
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CITY CLERKS OFFICE
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