North Little Rock City Council

The North Little Rock City Council held a meeting on May 13, 2026, addressing several zoning and land use issues with significant community involvement. Key procurement-related discussions included rezoning requests for a 33-acre tract on Highway 165, shifting part of the land back to industrial (I2) zoning to facilitate warehouse development by an over-the-road carrier, and maintaining residential zoning (R1) on the other half as a buffer. The council approved this rezoning despite community concerns about industrial encroachment and environmental impacts, including proximity to a bald eagle nest. Another major agenda item involved a proposed rezoning from commercial (C3) to residential (R4) for a large multifamily development on Crystal Hill Road. Due to concerns about traffic, environmental impact, and infrastructure capacity, the council voted to table the rezoning for 60 days pending updated traffic studies and environmental study parameters from both the developer and community. Additional items included conditional use approvals for tire sales and auto sales with vehicle display limits, and site plan approvals for commercial developments. Throughout, the council emphasized the need for community engagement, proper notification, and balancing development with neighborhood preservation. Several motions passed, including rezoning approvals and tabling of proposals pending further studies, reflecting active procurement and land use decision-making processes.