A.

Unless otherwise restricted by applicable regulations, ordinances, laws, or legislative action, the provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to the future development and use of all real property lying within areas of the City of Jacksonville which meet three or more of the following conditions:

1.

No prevalent pattern exists in the design or type of housing located within the specific area in question;

2.

No significant inconsistency exists in the monetary value of housing within the area;

3.

The number of available habitable houses in the specified area has/have deteriorated to the point that redevelopment of all or part of a neighborhood and/or specific area will best serve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville;

4.

A significant portion of the houses in the specified area are/were deficient in original construction/current condition to the point that redevelopment will best serve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Jacksonville; and/or;

5.

There has been little to no development/investment in new housing within the specified area.

B.

Conditional Uses—All uses of property allowed upon review and approval by the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment. Applications for conditional uses shall be made in accordance with the provisions of JMC §§ 18.04.160, and shall take into consideration the necessity of said conditional use, the length of time said conditional use will be necessary, and all other appropriate factors surrounding such a proposed use of said real property.

Remains in Existence—In the event a structure is damaged, lost, or destroyed by controlled means, fire, natural disaster, or act(s) of GOD, the use of said property shall be deemed to have remained in existence when the principal purpose and use of said property is not altered by the modifications/reconstruction of said structure(s).

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

The purpose of this Ordinance shall be to:

A.

enhance the development of affordable housing within the City of Jacksonville;

B.

create an Overlay District (OD) within the classifications and designations of zoning provisions within the Jacksonville Municipal Code;

C.

provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens through enactment and enforcement of ordinances and regulations in compliance with Arkansas law and the Affordable Housing Overlay District (AHOD) study for the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas;

D.

address public concerns created by violations of the OD provisions; and

E.

preserve and enhance economic value of the property within the OD.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

Construction and/or development of residential housing in the affected areas of the AHOD shall provide for greater accessibility to single-family dwellings for members of the Jacksonville community through enhanced use of manufactured, modular, land pre-fabricated housing units for real property that lie(s) within the AHOD.

Future use of properties within the AHOD shall be reviewed for population density concerns to insure the provisions of the Jacksonville Municipal Code and Planning Commission guidelines are addressed as they apply to use provisions as outlined herein.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

Construction and/or rehabilitation of any housing facility shall comply with the provision, guidelines, and directives of the current edition of the Southern Building Code, the Jacksonville Municipal Code, and as outlined in the Jacksonville Planning Commission's regulations regarding construction and use of properties within the AHOD.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

The following conditions, permissible uses, prohibitions, and restrictions shall apply to the future uses of any and all real properties encompassed by the Jacksonville City Limits:

a.

Manufactured housing dwellings shall be multi-sectional;

b.

Modular housing units shall meet or exceed all existing provisions of the Jacksonville Municipal Code;

c.

All dwellings shall be orientated in a manner consistent with the majority of residential units on properties within the immediate area of the property in question;

d.

All roofs shall be sloped and similar to existing homes in the area;

e.

Manufactured housing dwellings shall be set up and anchored in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Arkansas Manufactured Home Commission;

f.

All housing units shall have a continuous masonry foundation underpinning approved by Jacksonville Code Enforcement personnel.

g.

The manufactured or modular home shall be the principal structure on the property in question;

h.

Each dwelling unit that lies within the AHOD shall have a paved parking area/driveway capable of storing a minimum of two (2) vehicles when possible, with a minimum of Twenty feet (20') width by Forty feet (40') length.

i.

The Jacksonville Planning Commission is empowered to promulgate and publish regulations and guidelines to enhance and further explain the provision of this Ordinance. Upon doing so, a copy of said regulations shall be maintained for the public's benefit in the Jacksonville City Clerk's Office, City Engineer's Office, and/or the Code Enforcement Office.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

The provisions of the terms of this Ordinance shall be enforced by Jacksonville Code Enforcement official(s). Enforcement shall follow the outline and scope of Code Enforcement official(s) under the provisions of this Code and State law, with all citations issued under the provisions of this Ordinance addressed in the Jacksonville Municipal Court.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)

In the event a property owner(s) agent(s), or lessee(s) pleads or is found guilty/nolo contendre of a violation of the terms of this Ordinance, the violator shall be assessed a fine of no less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and court cost for a first offense, no less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and court cost for a second offense, and no less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and court cost for a third or subsequent offense(s). Each day a condition prohibited by the terms of this Ordinance.

(Ord. 1110, 1998)