Rogers City Council Acts on Construction and Architecture for Storm Recovery
The Rogers City Council has approved several key measures to support the cityu2019s recovery from the recent tornadoes, focusing on construction, architecture, and community rebuilding.
One major decision was to allow businesses to relocate temporarily due to storm damage. The council authorized the mayor to issue one-year temporary use permits, ensuring that businesses can operate from alternate locations while finding permanent structures. This measure aims to facilitate the recovery process without encroaching on neighborhoods.
The city also set aside .5 million for storm recovery efforts, allocating million for debris removal and 0,000 for emergency protective measures. The council approved a resolution to educate the public on rebuilding damaged areas in compliance with the proposed Unified Development Code, offering design services and preapproved zoning and building permits.
Additionally, the council approved an ordinance to rezone land at the northeast corner of South Pleasant Crossing Boulevard and South Dixieland Road from highway commercial to residential multifamily, paving the way for a 452-unit apartment complex called The Hamilton.
Community stakeholders, including the Urban Land Institute and affordable housing organizations, are working together to rebuild Rogers intentionally. The proposed Unified Development Code, up for voting on July 30, aims to streamline the development process and promote mixed-use development, density, and connectivity in key corridors.
Meanwhile, U-Haul is providing assistance to storm victims by offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container use in several locations across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
