City of Searcy

The meeting included a public hearing regarding a rezoning request from R2 to R1 for the property located at 601 and 603 N Hussey, submitted by Tree Frog Properties, LLC.

The Planning Commission conducted several meetings covering rezoning requests, including transitions from R-4 to PUD for residential subdivisions and industrial developments. Discussions included the integration of sidewalks and detention pond maintenance in new subdivisions. The commission approved large-scale developments for various projects such as the White County Justice Center, an animal kennel facility, a Waffle House, and a Target store. Additionally, they deliberated on accessory dwelling unit regulations, zoning code amendments to establish the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and various conditional use permits for transitional housing and small-scale commercial or institutional projects.

The Council conducted a public hearing regarding property liens for nuisance abatement. Agenda business included the authorization of professional services for engineering plans at the Pioneer Village site, approval of additions and deletions from the 2025 Fixed Asset schedule, and certification of liens for nuisance abatement. Several annual agreements with community partners, service providers, and agencies were approved, including professional service and surveying contracts. Discussions involved lighting upgrades for city facilities, the disposal of Police Department assets, and the initiation of a senior center project design. The Council also adopted multiple ordinances pertaining to property de-annexation, a sanitation lease arrangement, an employee conflict of interest authorization, zoning changes, the separation of the Clerk and Treasurer positions, and comprehensive budget adjustments for municipal operations, grants, and infrastructure repairs. Additionally, updates were provided on the progress of the Police Department facility design.

The board meetings covered requests for zoning variances, final plat approvals, and industrial rezoning. Specifically, the Board of Zoning Adjustment addressed a variance request for lot size and width requirements in the Charlestowne Village Addition. The Planning Commission approved the corresponding final plat for this addition and also approved a rezone of a thirty-acre property from Urban-Transitional to Industrial. Additionally, documentation was provided regarding the operational and zoning profile of CrossPointe Preparatory school.

The Searcy Planning Commission discussed and approved various land development and zoning matters throughout the year. Key topics included amendments to the Land Development and Subdivision Code regarding small-scale developments and solar energy systems, approval of large-scale developments for commercial and university projects, re-platting of residential estates, implementation of short-term rental regulations, and granting conditional use permits for infrastructure such as cell towers. Additionally, they reviewed zoning changes for subdivisions and factory expansions, and addressed variances for buildings in flood zones.