Public Hearings
By city ordinance, public hearing notice signs are required to be posted in plain view of the public on or near the existing property line at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the public hearing. Public hearings are typically held for requests including conditional use permits, variances, rezone requests, and annexations. See the chart below for information regarding upcoming public hearings. For further questions, call Community Development Services at 479-268-4980.
To establish a comment on the public record about a project below, please email your comment to planning@bellavistaar.gov as public comments must be received in writing. Please note: the public is highly encouraged to attend all Planning Commission meetings, including Work Sessions, rather than just the listed Public Hearings below. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings are also live-streamed here starting in 2024.
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RECENT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Date: Monday, APRIL 8, 2024 | Location: District Court (2483 Forest Hills Blvd.)
Time: BZA starts at 4:30 pm, PC will be held directly after bza
please email public comments regarding the requests below to planning@bellavistaar.gov prior to the public hearing date**
Time: BZA starts at 4:30 pm, PC will be held directly after bza
please email public comments regarding the requests below to planning@bellavistaar.gov prior to the public hearing date**
| Case Number | Location | Type of Proposal | Current Zoning | Request Details | Applicant | Review Board Decision |
| ZVR 53504 | 14 Eastleigh Dr Parcel #16-11143-000 |
Zoning Variance Request | R-1 | A variance request on the rear setback for a proposed shed. | Josh Switzer |
Board of Zoning Adjustment Denied |
| ZVR 53436 | 1 Dunbarton Cir Parcel 16-38813-000 |
Zoning Variance Request | R-1 | A variance request on the amount of allowed non-accessory structures in the R-1 District for 3 existing non residential accessory structures (2 sheds and one garage). | Andrew Smith |
Boarding of Zoning Adjustment Denied |
| CUP 53314 | 8862 W. McNelly Road Parcel 16-40780-001 |
Conditional Use Permit | C-3 | A request for a temporary, conditional use permit to operate a fireworks tent June 22-July 5th of this year. | Kevin Bailey |
Planning Commission Approved |
| CUP 53297 | Forest Hills Blvd Parcel 16-70300-002 |
Conditional Use Permit | R-3 | A request for a temporary, conditional use permit to operate the NWA Festival October 17-19th of this year. | Dave Edwards |
Planning Commission Approved |
| Ordinance Proposal | N/A | Ord. | N/A | A staff proposal to amend 109-40 to allow for a more streamlined process for planning commission initiated zoning amendments. | Mayor/Staff | Planning Commission Recommended Approval to Council |