Conway Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Conway held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 8 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Preliminary plat for Encore Subdivision Phase 2

Approved.

Two-lot subdivision bounded by Encore Lewis Ranch Phase 1. The western lot is zoned MF2/MF1 and covers 13.30 acres; the eastern lot is zoned R2 and covers 3.26 acres. Lewis Ranch Road will be extended to Sutherland Road on 60 feet of dedicated right-of-way. Utilities will be provided by Conway Corporation. The property was rezoned by ordinance at the October 13 City Council meeting. Applicant is Trinity Development, represented by Bobby French.

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CUP for community recreation facilities at 424 East 6th Street

Approved.

Conditional use permit for community recreation facilities in the R2 district on a 3.67-acre existing park. Phase 1 covers new parking lots accessed from 3rd and 5th Avenues instead of 6th Street, plus a playground, basketball court, and baseball field. Phase 2 would add a bathroom facility and pavilion. Funding comes from City of Conway CDBG funds and the Parks Department. The recommendation goes to City Council.

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Conditional use permit for Airport Park at 424 East 6th Street

Approved.

CUP allowing park use in residential zone for Airport Park renovation; two-phase CDBG-funded project (parking relocation, tee ball fields, basketball court, playground, dog park; phase two pavilion and restrooms). Planning commission conditions accepted. Approved.

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Temporary development moratorium tied to water capacity

Deferred.

Mayor's draft ordinance for a temporary moratorium on certain developments due to drought and Lake Brewer water capacity (lake at 314 ft vs 330 normal pool). Mayor discussed potentially targeting multifamily (50-300+ units) and large residential subdivisions. Conway Corporation briefed on curtailment and regional Greers Ferry water project (target ~2035). Tabled to December 8 meeting; committee meeting with Conway Corporation planned. Vote.

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Rezoning at South German Lane, A-1 to R-2

Approved.

~25 acres rezoned for single-family subdivision; R-2 allows 50-ft frontage; FEMA zone through site. Planning Commission 8-0 in favor.

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Rezoning at Lewis Ranch Road, A-1 to R-2

Approved.

~3.5 acres for two-story townhomes as buffer between multifamily and A-1 homes on Sutherland.

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Rezoning at East Sieben Morgan and Museum Road, A-1 to C-3

Approved.

Rezones A-1 portion of split-zoned C-3/A-1 parcel to C-3; owner plans to plat into three lots. Planning Commission recommended approval on Sept 21.

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CUP for 12 units/acre in R-2 off Sieben Morgan (Jason Jones)

Approved.

Allows up to 12 du/acre; council amended to cap at 14 duplexes (28 units) and right-in/right-out access. Planning Commission approved with 11 conditions.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Conway meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A-1 → C-3 at East Sieben Morgan & Museum Road
• A-1 → R-2, ~25 acres at South German Lane
• A-1 → MF-1 at Lewis Ranch Road (Trinity)
• A-1 → R-2, 3.5 acres at Lewis Ranch Road

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 12 instances
• conditional use: 11 instances
• rezone: 11 instances
• subdivision: 7 instances
• duplex: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in September.
• Conditional use is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in September.
• Rezone is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in September.
• Subdivision is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in September.
• Duplex is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in September.

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