What property was rezoned by this ordinance?

The property at 6904 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro was rezoned from R-1 to C-3 as described.

Who approved the zoning change?

The Jonesboro City Council enacted the ordinance following the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission's recommendation.

How does C-3 differ from R-1 zoning?

C-3 allows general commercial uses like shops and services, while R-1 is limited to single-family residential homes.

Ordinance — 6904 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR

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The Jonesboro City Council amended the Zoning Ordinance to change zoning for property at 6904 E. Highland Drive from R-1 (single-family) to C-3 (general commercial), keeping I-2 where shown. The change follows the planning commission's rezoning recommendation.

Key Takeaways

Zoning changed at 6904 E. Highland Drive from R-1 to C-3
Amendment approved by Jonesboro City Council
Change follows Metropolitan Area Planning Commission recommendation
I-2 (General Industrial) zoning remains where indicated

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Jonesboro
Address: 6904 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR

Research context

4 ordinance notices in Jonesboro (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Review the rezoning plat
Examine the attached rezoning plat at the City Planning Department to see exact boundaries and I-2 areas.
2
Contact City Planning
Call Jonesboro City Planning to ask about permitted uses, setbacks, and development requirements for C-3 zoning.
3
Check property records
Verify the property's legal description and any deed restrictions that may affect future development.

Frequently asked questions

What property was rezoned by this ordinance?: The property at 6904 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro was rezoned from R-1 to C-3 as described.
Who approved the zoning change?: The Jonesboro City Council enacted the ordinance following the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission's recommendation.
How does C-3 differ from R-1 zoning?: C-3 allows general commercial uses like shops and services, while R-1 is limited to single-family residential homes.

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Legal terms in this notice

Zoning Ordinance: Local law dividing land into districts with rules on permitted uses and building standards.
R-1: Residential zoning for single-family homes, typically limiting density and use.
C-3: Commercial zoning allowing general commercial uses like retail and services.
I-2: Industrial zoning for general industrial or manufacturing uses.
Rezoning plat: Map showing proposed zoning boundary changes for the affected property.

Full Notice Text

Enactment Number:O-EN-019-2026AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDCHAPTER 117, KNOWN AS THEZONING ORDINANCE PROVID-ING FOR CHANGES IN ZON-ING BOUNDARIES FROM R-1TO C-3 FOR PROPERTY LOC-ATED AT 6904 E. HIGHLANDDRIVEBE IT ORDAINED by the CityCouncil of the City of Jonesboro,Arkansas:SECTION 1. Chapter 117, ArticleIII, known as the Zoning Ordin-ance of the City of Jonesboro,Arkansas be amended as recom-mended by the Metropolitan AreaPlanning Commission by thechanges in zoning classificationas follows:From R-1, Single-Family MediumDensity District and I-2, GeneralIndustrial District To C-3, Gener-al Commercial District and I-2,General Industrial District, asshown on the attached rezoningplat, that land described as fol-lows:LEGAL DESCRIPTIONA PART OF THE WEST HALFO F T H E S O U T H W E S TQUARTER OF SECTION 19,

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