Conway Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Conway held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 15 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (100% approval rate), 4 deferred. Activity was up 1008% compared to June (26 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Conditional Use Permit at 1550 East Dave Ward Drive

Approved.

Conditional use permit to allow retail high impact in the RU-1 zone for 3.46 acres at 1550 East Dave Ward Drive. Proposes 24-hour accessible storage units at the rear and tenant flex space (small offices) at the front. Prior CUP expired today. Planning Commission voted recommending approval July 20th. Passed.

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Rezoning at 32 Eve Lane from A-1

Approved.

0.67-acre lot at 32 Eve Lane, lot 30, block 2 of Golden Meadows subdivision, currently zoned A-1 with a 1300 sq ft single family home. Comprehensive plan indicates single family. Intent likely to replat into a second lot for another single-family home. Motion to approve, seconded, passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 141 Conway Boulevard to R-2

Approved.

0.93-acre corner lot at 141 Conway Boulevard (corner of South Boulevard and Conway Boulevard), currently zoned S-1, rezoned to R-2. One single-family dwelling under 1,500 sq ft on site. R-2 would allow subdivision into five lots (single-family or duplex each). Within old Conway design overlay transition zone. Formerly owned by Central Baptist College. Motion to approve, seconded, passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 125 Conway Boulevard to R-2

Approved.

0.59-acre property at 125 Conway Boulevard, approximately 330 feet north of Conway Boulevard and Robin Street intersection, currently zoned S-1 with a 1,125 sq ft duplex. Rezone to R-2 allows subdivision into two lots with one duplex or single family home each. Within old Conway design overlay transition zone. Motion to approve, seconded, passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 113 Conway Boulevard to R-2

Approved.

0.53-acre split-zoned property (S-1 and R-2A) at 113 Conway Boulevard, rezoned to R-2. 923 sq ft single family dwelling on site; plan to keep house and add a duplex on north lot. Within old Conway design overlay transition zone. Motion to approve, seconded, passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 800 South Donaghy Avenue from S-1 to C-2

Approved.

Property at 800 South Donaghy Avenue (corner of Dave Ward Drive and South Donaghy Avenue), rezoned from S-1 (institutional) to C-2 (neighborhood commercial), item 1F. Approximately 1.57 acres of a larger tract. Former Emmanuel Lutheran/Peace Lutheran Church (demolished). Proposed for a Club Car Wash. Comprehensive plan lists multifamily. Motion to approve, seconded, passed by voice vote; residents/church members opposed.

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Conditional Use Permit for retail high-impact / RV storage near Dave Ward and Sutherland Road

Approved.

Conditional use permit for retail high impact on a 3.46-acre site zoned RU-1 near the intersection of Sutherland Road, South German Lane, Dave Ward, and Bayer Lane. Replaces a prior CUP for mini storage (approved January 2025, expiring next Tuesday). Plan: four buildings running north-south for RV storage plus a 10,000 sq ft flex space (seven 1,400 sq ft suites) fronting Dave Ward. Automotive uses excluded. Approved with 13 conditions and a modification to condition nine requiring retention of existing mature trees over 8-inch diameter within 20 feet along Sutherland Road. Motion to approve with modification, seconded, passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 125 Conway Boulevard

Deferred.

Ordinance 02648 to rezone 125 Conway Boulevard from S-1 to R-2, CBC-owned property, to add a second duplex. Planning Commission voted recommending approval July 20th. Neighbors and council raised concerns about R-2 density (50-foot frontage) versus surrounding R-2A (100-foot) in the Old Conway design overlay district. Motion for adoption received no second; item died and will be remanded to Planning Commission/applicant for possible R-2A resubmittal.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 15 recorded zoning decisions. See all Conway meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → R-2, 5.99 acres at Fox Ridge Phase 2, Conway
• A-1 → R-1 at 32 Eve Lane, Conway
• S-1 → R-2 at 125 Conway Boulevard, Conway (CBC)
• S-1 → R-2 at Conway Boulevard, Conway (item A7) (CBC)
• S-1 → R-2 at 141 Conway Boulevard, Conway (CBC)
• S-1 → C-2 at 800 South Donaghy, Conway (Peace Lutheran Church)
• R-1 → R-2, approximately 6 acres at Approximately six acres touching Madison and Nutter Chapel roads (Foxridge Phase Two), Conway
• A-1, 0.67 acres at 32 Eve Lane, lot 30, block 2, Golden Meadows subdivision, Conway

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 48 instances
• duplex: 35 instances
• conditional use: 32 instances
• rezone: 31 instances
• residential: 25 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 433% from June.
• Duplex is new this month with 35 mentions, not present in June.
• Conditional use saw 540% more mentions month-over-month.
• Rezone is new this month with 31 mentions, not present in June.
• Residential is new this month with 25 mentions, not present in June.

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