The bill amends the law concerning municipal planning in Arkansas by introducing an administrative procedure for changing the zoning or district designation of property under specific conditions. It allows property owners to request changes that are consistent with the adopted land use plan, and these administrative changes will not be subject to the requirements outlined in sections 14-56-422 or 14-56-423. Additionally, decisions made regarding these administrative changes can be appealed to the municipality's planning commission.
Furthermore, the bill modifies existing legal language to clarify that, except for the new administrative procedure, all plans, ordinances, and regulations must still adhere to the established procedures for adoption and amendment. This includes holding public hearings and obtaining majority votes from the planning commission and city council. The amendments ensure that while there is a streamlined process for certain zoning changes, the overall framework for municipal planning remains intact.