1721ORDINANCE NO. 1721 (#05 - 2023)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODES §§
17.12.020, 17.12.030, AND 17.12.110 REGARDING CERTAIN ZONING AND
BUILDING PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY; AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Certain provisions of the Jacksonville Municipal Code are in need of
amendments, revisions, and updates regarding building and zoning requirements. The
Jacksonville Planning Commission recommends the following amendments, changes,
deletions, and modifications to the Jacksonville Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: JMC § 17.12.020 Sketch Plat shall be amended as follows:
The Sketch Plat shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated
representative no less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission
meeting at which consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall
be entered thereon by the City. The sketch plat shall include requirements for
submission of the Jacksonville Water Commission and Jacksonville Wastewater
Commission acceptance and approval of said plans and systems prior to submission
of the Final Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission, completion of all
sidewalks and other improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond or cash
posted with the City of an amount equal to the construction costs of said
improvements not completed before Commission approval, appropriate Storm Water
Controls implemented to the Best Management Practices possible, and all other such
improvement requirements as provided in applicable Codes herein.
SECTION TWO: JMC § 17.12.030 Preliminary Plat shall be amended as follows:
After the Planning Commission has approved the sketch plat, the property owner
may proceed with preparation of the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat, proposed
Bill of Assurances (and/or other such covenants), all other materials and information
required to be presented with the preliminary plat (as identified by the preliminary
plat checklist in JMC § 17.16. 010 and 17.16.020), and a completed preliminary plat
checklist shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated representative no
less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which
consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall be entered
thereon by the City. The preliminary plat shall include requirements for submission
of the Jacksonville Water Commission and Jacksonville Wastewater Commission
acceptance and approval of said plans and systems prior to submission of the Final
Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission, completion of all sidewalks and other
improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond or cash posted with the City of
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an amount equal to the construction costs of said improvements not completed before
Commission approval, appropriate Storm Water Controls implemented to the Best
Management Practices possible, and all other such improvement requirements as
provided in applicable Codes herein.
SECTION THREE: JMC § 17.12.110 Final Plat shall be amended as follows:
The Final Plat shall be presented to the City Engineer or the designated
representative no less than Twenty -Eight (28) days prior to the Planning Commission
meeting at which consideration is requested. The date of submission of the Plat shall
be entered thereon by the City.
1. As built specifications and as built prints in sufficient quantity of the
sidewalks, streets, paving, curb and gutter, water, sanitary sewer, drainage plans, and
any other such required improvements. The developer shall also submit letters of
acceptance and approval of said plans and systems from the Jacksonville Water
Department and Jacksonville Wastewater Department prior to submission of the
Final Plat to the Jacksonville Planning Commission. The date of submission of the
plat shall be entered thereon by the City. The City Engineer shall advise the Planning
Commission of acceptable performance by the developer.
2. Improvements to the proposed final platted property including but not
limited to, sidewalks, drainage, water sanitary sewer, roadways, landscaping and
other improvements as required and/or a satisfactory bond, letter of credit, or cash
posted with the City of an amount equal to the construction cost of said
improvements not completed before Commission approval, appropriate storm water
controls implemented to the best management practices possible, and all other such
improvement requirements as provided in applicable Codes herein. Monies deposited
shall be processed in the manner prescribed in JMC 17.12.125.
3. A set of Plans for all improvements required under specifications and these
Regulations, with such plans to bear the written approval of the City Engineer; and,
4. Any proposed protective covenants (if applicable).
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.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
J LMORE, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY