City Council Meeting, July 28, 2026
Approves Rezoning at Fox Ridge Phase 2, 8-0
What happened
The Conway City Council approved several rezonings and a conditional use permit at its July 28, 2026 meeting. It approved the rezoning of ~6 acres at Fox Ridge Phase 2 from R-1 to R-2 (Ordinance 02646, 8-0) and the rezoning of 32 Eve Lane from A-1 to R-1 (Ordinance 02647, 8-0).
- Jurisdiction
- Conway, AR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 13 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings32 Eve Lane
Approved 8-0141 Conway Boulevard
Awaiting final voteAt 1550 East Dave Ward Drive
Approved 8-0Case 02646
Approved 8-0800 South Donaghy Avenue
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 13
Waive three readings for ordinances on agenda
Motion to waive the three readings requirement for all ordinances of a general or permanent nature on tonight's agenda. City attorney explained the statutory basis (Arkansas 14-55-202). Passed 8-0.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Conway City Council approved several rezonings and a conditional use permit at its July 28, 2026 meeting. It approved the rezoning of ~6 acres at Fox Ridge Phase 2 from R-1 to R-2 (Ordinance 02646, 8-0) and the rezoning of 32 Eve Lane from A-1 to R-1 (Ordinance 02647, 8-0).
Key Decisions (13)
Waive three readings for ordinances on agenda
Appropriate insurance proceeds for Simon Park bandshell repair
Amend Conway Zoning Code re temporary certificates of occupancy and fee table
Rezoning at Fox Ridge Phase 2
Amend ordinance to correct address to 32 Eve Lane
Rezoning at 32 Eve Lane
Rezoning at 125 Conway Boulevard
Rezoning on Conway Boulevard (Ordinance 02649)
Rezoning at 141 Conway Boulevard
Rezoning at 800 South Donaghy
Conditional Use Permit at 1550 East Dave Ward Drive
Appropriate reimbursement funds for Conway Police Department
Agreement for School Resource Officers with Conway Public Schools
Zoning Changes (6)
Development Activity (7)
Fox Ridge Phase 2 duplex development
Residential
32 Eve Lane lot split
Residential
125 Conway Boulevard duplex
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple applicants are pursuing lot splits and rezonings from R-1/A-1/S-1…
Sentiment
Neighbors and several council members resist R-2 (50-ft frontage) density…
Infrastructure
A resident raised concerns about rezoning agriculture to residential amid…
Commercial Demand
Growing demand for 'tenant flex space' (small office/hobby units) combined…
Who Spoke (19)
On the record: the mayor, 3 councilmembers, 2 staff members, the clerk, 3 applicant's representatives, a witness, and 2 members of the public.
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