Bella Vista, AR

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Board of Zoning Adjustment

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Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning Commission

City Council

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Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

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Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustment

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed reduction of the prepared food and beverage tax rate from 1% to 0.5%. They will also vote on establishing a Green Committee, a contract amendment for fire station renovations, and a resolution to use federal funds for a bridge replacement. The consent agenda includes a $101,486 contract for an active transportation education project and a budget amendment for library expenditures.

• Ordinance to reduce prepared food and beverage tax from 1% to 0.5%
• Resolution for $3,471,293.38 contract amendment for Fire Station No. 1 renovation (Phases 4A & 4B)
• Resolution to use federal-aid monies for Browning Creek Bridge replacement on Cullen Hills Drive
• Ordinance establishing an Advisory Green Committee
• Consent agenda: $101,486 contract with Toole Design Group for active transportation education

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances and resolutions including tax rate changes and new committee establishment. Discussion items include the potential banning of Flock cameras.

• Ordinance to reduce prepared food and beverage tax from 1% to 0.5%
• Resolution for Browning Creek bridge replacement using federal-aid monies
• Contract with Toole Design Group for $101,486.00 for active transportation education
• Budget amendment for $155,000.00 in development impact fee revenue for public safety building additions
• Contract amendment with Clinard Construction Management, Inc. for $3,471,293.38 for Fire Station No. 1 renovations

Planning Commission

The Bella Vista Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly routine items. The only new business is a proposal to reschedule the October 1 work session to September 28. The agenda also includes approval of July minutes, public input, and announcements of upcoming city meetings.

• Proposal to move October 1, 2026 Work Session to September 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• Consideration of July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Public input period
• Announcement: City Council Work Session August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
• Announcement: City Council Regular Meeting August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Bella Vista Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for retaining wall placement at 40 Kintyre Drive and another for a side building setback at 22 Allison Drive. A previously scheduled variance request for a carport at 41 Walter Drive has been withdrawn and requires no action. The board will also consider minutes from its July 13 meeting.

• Public hearing on retaining wall placement variance at 40 Kintyre Drive (parcel 16-38005-000), applicant Shawn Singleterry
• Public hearing on side building setback variance for a single-family home at 22 Allison Drive (parcel 16-17149-000), applicant Kevin Nembhard
• Withdrawn variance request for carport at 41 Walter Drive (parcel 16-35231-000), applicant Thomas Thomas
• Consideration of July 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will discuss increasing the maximum number of short-term rental permits and a zoning code change regarding rental density. The body will also consider a three-year extension to the solid waste contract with Republic Services of Bella Vista.

• Ordinance to increase short-term rental permits from 600 to 687 (Third Reading)
• Resolution to refer a zoning code change regarding short-term rental density to the Planning Commission
• Resolution to extend the solid waste contract with Allied Services, LLC dba Republic Services of Bella Vista for three years
• Ordinance establishing minimum training and continuing education for elected officials (Second Reading)
• Presentation of the 2025 GAAP Audit Report by Forvis Mazars, LLP

City Council

The City Council will discuss expanding the number of short-term rental permits and updating regulations for their transfer and density. The body is also reviewing a solid waste contract extension and proposed penalties for tree removal violations.

• Ordinance to increase maximum short-term rental permits from 600 to 687
• Resolution to extend the solid waste contract with Allied Services, LLC dba Republic Services for three years
• Proposed tree removal violation penalties: $500 for 1st offense, $1,500 for 2nd, and $4,500 for successive violations
• Resolution to refer a zoning code change regarding short-term rental density to the Planning Commission
• Resolution accepting the financial audit report from Forvis Mazars, LLP for the year ending December 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The Bella Vista Planning Commission holds a regular meeting with no specific zoning or ordinance decisions on the agenda. The main substantive items are a midyear administrative approval report and a mid-year department update from Director Robertson. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and announcements of future city council and planning commission meetings.

• Midyear Administrative Approval Report by Director Robertson
• Mid-Year Department Update by Director Robertson
• Consideration of June 8, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for distance requirements between access drives for a proposed water tower near Highlands Boulevard and Glasgow Road, and another for Nature Preservation setback requirements for a carport at 41 Walter Drive. A previously tabled variance regarding a retaining wall at 3 McKeever Lane has been withdrawn by the applicant and requires no action.

• Public hearing on variance request ZVR-2026-65369: distance requirements between access drives for a proposed water tower near Highlands Boulevard & Glasgow Road
• Public hearing on variance request ZVR-2026-65626: Nature Preservation setback requirements for a proposed carport at 41 Walter Drive
• Tabled item ZVR-2026-64962 (retaining wall variance at 3 McKeever Lane) withdrawn by applicant; no action required
• Consideration of June 8, 2026 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading to increase the short-term rental permit cap from 600 to 687, and a resolution authorizing legal proceedings to condemn property for a public safety radio tower project with a $67,000 settlement. Council will also vote on purchasing police vehicles (5 Dodge Durangos and 2 Chevrolet Silverados) for up to $394,601.21 and amending the 2026 budget to appropriate $120,000 for public safety building additions. Other items include a final plat approval and a new ordinance requiring training for elected officials.

• Resolution to initiate condemnation and settlement of $67,000 for public safety radio tower project
• Ordinance increasing short-term rental permits from 600 to 687 (second reading)
• Purchase of 5 Dodge Durango AWD pursuit vehicles and 2 Chevrolet Silverado pickups for police, up to $394,601.21
• Budget amendment appropriating $120,000 from development impact fees for public safety building additions
• Ordinance requiring orientation and continuing education for elected officials

The Council approved a final plat and accepted public rights-of-way and easement dedications. A proposed ordinance to increase the short-term rental permit cap from 600 to 687 was moved to a third reading in July.

• Approved final plat FPL-2026-64569 and accepted public rights-of-way and easement dedications (6-0)
• Approved motion to extend total Citizen Input time beyond 30 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved ordinance to increase short-term rental permit cap from 600 to 687 to third reading

Board of Construction Appeals

City Council

The City Council will discuss short-term rental density and consider an ordinance to increase the maximum number of rental permits. The body is also reviewing contracts for police vehicles and a settlement for a public safety radio tower project.

• Proposed increase of short-term rental permits from 600 to 687
• Contract with Superior Automotive Group for 5 Dodge Durangos and 2 Chevrolet Silverados not to exceed $386,195.71
• Settlement of $67,000.00 for the public safety radio tower project
• Budget amendment to appropriate $120,000.00 for public safety building additions
• Ordinance establishing minimum training and continuing education for elected officials

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Bella Vista Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests. Two requests seek variances from tree preservation requirements for lots in R-1 zoning: at 5 Powick Lane and 12 Pershore Lane. One request seeks a variance for an unpermitted retaining wall at 3 McKeever Lane. The board will also consider minutes from May 11 and unfinished business.

• Public Hearing ZVR-2026-64902: variance on tree preservation at 12 Pershore Lane (applicant Patrick Kuhlman)
• Public Hearing ZVR-2026-64962: variance on retaining wall requirements for unpermitted wall at 3 McKeever Lane (applicant David Callison)
• Unfinished Business ZVR-2026-64402: variance on tree preservation at 5 Powick Lane (applicant Chad White)
• Consideration of regular meeting minutes from May 11, 2026
• Planning Commission regular meeting to start immediately after this meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a plat for 50 membership lots in the Gardenstown Subdivision. The body will also review two waiver requests regarding subdivision design standards and a tract split in the Lendalfoot Subdivision.

• FPL-2026-64375: Plat for 50 membership lots in Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive
• WVR-2026-64571: Waiver request on Subdivision Design Standards near Rothbury Drive
• FPL-2026-64569: Plat to split Tract 3 of Lendalfoot Subdivision into Tracts 7 and 8 along Kirkwall Drive
• WVR-2026-64917: Waiver request on Subdivision Design Standards along Kirkwall Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss two plat proposals and associated waiver requests. One involves 50 membership lots with plat-restricted development in the Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive. The other splits Tract 3 of the Lendalfoot Subdivision into two tracts on Kirkwall Drive. An update on the city's code audit will also be provided.

• WVR-2026-64571: waiver request of Subdivision Design Standards near Rothbury Drive, parcel 16-37239-001
• FPL-2026-64375: plat proposing 50 membership lots with plat-restricted development in Gardenstown Subdivision on Rothbury Drive
• WVR-2026-64917: waiver request of Subdivision Design Standards on Kirkwall Drive, parcel 16-72577-012
• FPL-2026-64569: plat to split Tract 3 of Lendalfoot Subdivision into Tracts 7 and 8 on Kirkwall Drive
• Code Audit Update from Director Robertson

Board of Construction Appeals

The Bella Vista Board of Construction Appeals will consider a construction appeal application from Jake Files for property at 21 Chaucer Drive. The board will also approve minutes from January 13, 2026, and discuss general business. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

• Construction appeal application by Jake Files at 21 Chaucer Dr.
• Consideration of meeting minutes from January 13, 2026

The Board reviewed an appeal request regarding R404.1 crawl space masonry requirements for a property at 21 Chaucer Dr. The request to grant an exception was denied following a voice vote.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Denied crawl space masonry exception for 21 Chaucer Dr (2-5)

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will vote on a resolution to amend the 2026 budget by $72,400 to fund delayed 2025 capital projects. The council will also consider a lease contract with Stronghold Data, LLC for up to $62,045.13 over three years to provide Dell computers and related equipment. Several ordinances will be taken up for a third reading, including rules on camping, advertising commission financial disclosures, and an increase in short‑term rental permits.

• Resolution to amend the 2026 city budget by $72,400 for delayed 2025 capital projects
• Resolution authorizing a three‑year lease with Stronghold Data, LLC, not to exceed $62,045.13 ($18,613.54 per year) for Dell computers and equipment
• Ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property (3rd reading)
• Ordinance requiring the Advertising and Promotion Commission to publish financial statements on its website (3rd reading)
• Ordinance increasing the maximum number of short‑term rental permits from 600 to 687 (3rd reading)

The City Council declined to pass ordinances regarding public property camping and Advertising and Promotion Commission financial transparency. The Council also approved a budget amendment, a computer equipment lease, and a Planning Commission appointment.

• Approved 2026 budget amendment for $72,400 in delayed capital projects (6-0)
• Approved three-year lease with Stronghold Data, LLC for Dell equipment up to $62,045.13 (6-0)
• Denied ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property (1-5)
• Denied ordinance requiring Advertising and Promotion Commission to publish financial statements (1-5)
• Failed motion to table ordinance increasing short-term rental permit maximum from 600 to 687 (1-5)
• Approved appointment of Nathan Forst to Planning Commission position 3 (6-0)

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third‑reading ordinance to increase short‑term rental permits, a budget amendment moving $72,400 to cover delayed capital projects, and a lease contract for Dell computers up to $62,045.13 over three years. The council will also confirm the mayor’s appointment of Nathan Forst to the Planning Commission. Discussion items include training for officials, bike park traffic, and construction permit fees.

• Ordinance: increase short‑term rental permits from 600 to 687
• Resolution: reallocate $72,400 in the 2026 budget for delayed 2025 capital projects
• Resolution: lease Dell computers with Stronghold Data, LLC, up to $62,045.13 over three years
• Resolution: appoint Nathan Forst to Planning Commission position 3 (term ends March 1, 2029)
• Ordinance: third reading on prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings for two variance requests. These include a request for an electronic messaging sign and a request regarding tree preservation requirements for a home.

• Public Hearing ZVR-2026-64566: Electronic messaging sign request at 1990 Forest Hills Blvd
• Public Hearing ZVR-2026-64402: Tree preservation variance for a single-family home at 5 Powick Lane

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal for a new subdivision and an associated design standards waiver. The items concern a specific parcel of land located along Rothbury Drive.

• FPL-2026-64375: Plat proposing 50 membership lots in Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive
• WVR-2026-64571: Waiver request of Subdivision Design Standards near Rothbury Drive (Parcel 16-37239-001)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a waiver request for subdivision design standards and a proposed plat for 50 membership lots in the Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive. The commission will also review the 2026 Reform Audit during open discussion.

• WVR-2026-64571: waiver request of Subdivision Design Standards associated with FPL 64375 near Rothbury Drive
• FPL-2026-64375: plat proposing 50 membership lots with plat-restricted development in Gardenstown Subdivision along Rothbury Drive
• 2026 Reform Audit presented by Director Robertson

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property, with enforcement procedures and penalties. New business includes waiving competitive bidding to purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV police vehicles for $131,000 and a rezoning petition. Consent agenda items include budget amendments for a custodial position and fire equipment repairs.

• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on public property
• Ordinance waiving bidding to purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV police vehicles for $131,000
• Rezoning of parcel 16-43201-000 from Residential Estate to Agricultural Preservation
• Budget amendment appropriating $37,386.13 for fire department capital equipment repairs
• Resolution to contract for street resurfacing at $99.31/ton (hot mix) and $3.13/sq yd (slurry seal)

The Bella Vista City Council approved a contract to buy two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles, waiving competitive bidding. It also approved a rezoning of a city parcel to Agricultural Preservation and authorized street‑resurfacing contracts. Several appointments and budget amendments were adopted, while one ordinance to publish advertising commission finances was tabled after a tied vote.

• Approved police purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV vehicles (up to $131,000) – suspend rules vote 5-1, approval vote 6-0
• Approved rezoning of County Parcel No. 16-43201-000 from R‑E to A‑P – suspend rules vote 5-1, approval vote 6-0
• Approved contracts with Garrett Excavating ($99.31 per ton) and Vance Brothers ($3.13 per sq yd) for street resurfacing – vote 6-0
• Reappointed Elizabeth Duncan to the Tree Advisory Board (3‑year term) – vote 6-0
• Appointed Benjamin Sasine to the Tree Advisory Board (3‑year term) – vote 6-0
• Motion to table ordinance requiring the Advertising & Promotion Commission to post financial statements failed (3‑3 tie); ordinance will go to third reading
• Approved budget amendment adding half‑staff headcount for a full‑time police custodial position – vote 6-0 (consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment allocating $37,386.13 for fire department equipment repairs – vote 6-0 (consent agenda)

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will hold a work session with second readings of ordinances, including one to prohibit camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property. New business includes a $131,000 contract for two police vehicles, a rezoning petition, and multiple resolutions covering street resurfacing contracts, budget amendments, and appointments. The meeting also features discussion on wayfinding signs and short-term rentals.

• Ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property (2nd reading)
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize $131,000 contract with Superior Automotive Group for two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV police vehicles
• Rezoning petition No. 2026-63851 (parcel 16-43201-000) from Residential Estate to Agricultural Preservation District
• Resolution authorizing contract with Garrett Excavating at $99.31/ton for asphalt resurfacing and Vance Brothers at $3.13/sq yd for slurry seal
• Resolution amending 2026 budget to appropriate $37,386.13 for Fire Department capital equipment repairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request and review two other land-use applications. The body will decide on a temporary firework stand permit and a minor plat for easement changes.

• Public hearing RZN-2026-63851: Request to rezone 8206 Spanker Ridge Drive from Residential Estate to Agricultural Preservation
• TUP-2026-63857: Temporary use permit for a firework stand at 8862 W. McNelly Road
• PLA-2026-63839: Minor plat to vacate private easements and dedicate public access easements at 2726 Bella Vista Way

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance request ZVR-2026-63992 concerning retaining wall placement requirements for an unpermitted wall at 85 Rountree Drive, Parcel 16-26689-000, applicant Laurah Funes, presented by Planner LaRue. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as call to order, roll call, minutes review, unfinished business, open discussion, and announcements.

• Public hearing on variance request ZVR-2026-63992 for retaining wall at 85 Rountree Drive (Parcel 16-26689-000)

Planning Commission

The Bella Vista Planning Commission will hold a work session on April 2, 2026. The commission will consider the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss three new business items: a minor plat to vacate private easements at 2726 Bella Vista Way, a temporary use permit for a fireworks stand at 8862 W. McNelly Road, and a rezoning request for 8206 Spanker Ridge Drive from Residential Estate to Agricultural Preservation.

• PLA-2026-63839 – Minor plat to vacate private easements and dedicate public access easements at 2726 Bella Vista Way (parcels 16-79400-000, 16-79402-000, 16-79401-000, 16-79399-004, 16-79399-005, 16-79399-007, 16-79399-001).
• TUP-2026-63857 – Temporary use permit for a fireworks stand at 8862 W. McNelly Road (parcel 16-40780-001).
• RZN-2026-63851 – Rezoning request from Residential Estate to Agricultural Preservation for 8206 Spanker Ridge Drive (parcel 16-43201-000).

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, a contract for audit services, and a budget amendment. Council members will vote on several ordinances, such as new development impact fees, a police department van purchase, and a ban on camping on public property. Additional resolutions address trail extension funding, meeting time changes, and licensing exemptions for short‑term rental managers.

• Approve contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP for audit services up to $61,000
• Amend 2026 city budget to re‑appropriate unspent donation revenue
• Amend Ordinance No. 2021-23 to set new development impact fees
• Waive competitive bidding and authorize purchase of a 2026 Ford Transit van for the police department up to $60,000
• Prohibit camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property

The Bella Vista City Council adopted an amendment to Ordinance No. 2021-23 that modifies development impact fees and added an emergency clause, passing the final adoption 5‑0 and the emergency clause 4‑1. The Council also approved a $3,539,264.30 federal‑aid trail extension grant for Blowing Springs Phase 2 (5‑0) and changed the regular work‑session start time to 6:00 pm (5‑0). Several contract authorizations and other resolutions were approved unanimously as part of the consent agenda.

• Adopted amended development impact fees ordinance (final adoption) – Passed 5-0
• Adopted emergency clause for development impact fees ordinance – Passed 4-1
• Approved federal‑aid trail extension grant for Blowing Springs Phase 2 – Passed 5-0
• Authorized $61,000 contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP for audit services – Passed 5-0
• Authorized $60,000 contract with Superior Automotive Group for police van – Passed 5-0
• Changed City Council work‑session start time to 6:00 pm – Passed 5-0
• Approved re‑appropriation of unspent donation revenue in 2026 budget – Passed 5-0
• Approved consent agenda items – Passed 5-0

City Council

The Bella Vista City Council will discuss updating development impact fees and prohibiting camping on certain public property. The body is also reviewing contracts for police equipment and audit services.

• Ordinance to modify and set new development impact fees
• Contract with Superior Automotive Group up to $60,000.00 for a 2026 Ford Transit police van
• Ordinance prohibiting camping and vehicle habitation on certain public property
• Contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP up to $61,000.00 for 2025 audit services
• Proposed increase in ambulance fees

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding the interpretation of an electric meter for a house under construction at 30 Sandhurst Drive. The board will also elect officers and review previous meeting minutes.

• Election of officers
• Review of February 9, 2026 minutes
• Public hearing on ZVR-2026-63349
• Appeal of electric meter interpretation at 30 Sandhurst Drive
• Planning Commission meeting to follow

Planning Commission

The Bella Vista Planning Commission will consider several new business items, including the annual election of officers and three development requests. One request is a lot split near Copinsay Drive and Kirkwall Drive. Two requests involve the Police Department impound lot at 2471 Forest Hills Blvd: a waiver for pedestrian accommodation requirements and a site plan review for a parking lot expansion.

• Annual election of officers; Director Robertson
• Lot split request (LSP-2026-63153) near Copinsay Drive and Kirkwall Drive; Applicant Cooper Communities Inc.
• Waiver request (WVR-2026-63439) for pedestrian accommodation for Police Department impound lot parking expansion; Applicant CEI Engineering
• Site plan review request (SPR-2026-63265) for Police Department impound lot parking expansion; Applicant CEI Engineering