Little Rock, AR Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Downtown Design Guide (2026)

The developer or designer of exterior improvements to a structure in the district shall meet with the DRC prior to request for a permit. No permit shall be issued unless the DRC has approved the proposal. The DRC will meet on call as projects are filed with the planning staff. A written record of the review and recommendation will be forwarded to the planning commission or board of zoning adjustment on proposals not meeting the design guidelines established by the DOD.(d)Authority of the DRC. The DRC shall function with a primary goal of providing substance and governance to the DOD guidelines. This includes:(1)Providing district businesses with guidance in adhering to the DOD guidelines.(2)Provide recommendations on all building permits, signs, banners, franchises, zoning and subdivision applications within the district.(3)Timely review and recommendations on all variance applications made by property owners within the district.(4)Maintaining a comprehensive report of all variances permitted from the city zoning and planning ordinances and regulations within the district.(5)Forwarding to the planning commission or board of zoning adjustment a review and recommendation of all proposals that do not meet the established guidelines as established by section 36-366.1. (Ord. No. 18,961, §§ 1, 2, 10-21-03; Ord. No. 20,310, § 7, 9-7-10)