1720ORDINANCE NO. 1720 (#04 - 2023)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 213 AND 854, MODIFYING
JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODES §§ 18.86.010, 18.86.020, 18.86.030 AND
CREATING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE 18.86.040; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, there is a need in the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, to define the
specific requirements for an accessory building in residential neighborhoods throughout the
City of Jacksonville; and,
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Planning Commission has made certain
recommendations to amend the existing Zoning Ordinance to reflect specific requirements
for accessory buildings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: JMC § 18.86.010 Definition of an Accessory Building shall be
amended as follows:
Accessory Building - Any subordinate building or portion of a main building of
which the use is clearly incidental to that of the principal structure.
SECTION TWO: JMC § 18.86.020 Square Foot Limitations shall be amended as
to read as follows:
The maximum combined area allowed for any and/or all detached accessory building
shall be:
A. Lots one-half (0.5) acre or less, the combined square footage of all accessory
buildings shall be not more than half that of the principal building, with a
maximum of eight hundred fifty (850) square feet.
B. On lots larger than one-half (0.5) acre, the combined square footage of all
accessory building shall not be greater than five (5) percent of the total lot
area, up to a maximum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
In no instance shall accessory building(s) occupy more than thirty percent (30%)
of the existing rear yard.
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SECTION THREE: JMC § 18.86.040 Design Limitations shall be created as read as
follows:
A. The building may be a pre -fabricated design, arriving as a fully assembled
structure. If built on site, must adhere to any and all applicable building
standards.
B. The building may not be used for rental or commercial purposes.
C. No building shall be erected, placed, or altered until the plot plan showing
the location of such building with respect to lot lines, easements, and building
setbacks has been approved by the City.
SECTION FOUR: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions
taken by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance, necessary for the continued efficient delivery
of public services and for the benefit, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby
declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ST ANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY