(a) The plans of the municipality shall be prepared in order to promote, in accordance with present and future needs, the safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the citizens.
(b) The plans may provide, among other things, for:
(1) Efficiency and economy in the process of development;
(2) The appropriate and best use of land;
(3) Convenience of traffic and circulation of people and goods;
(4) Safety from fire and other dangers;
(5) Adequate light and air in the use and occupancy of buildings;
(6) Healthful and convenient distribution of population;
(7) Good civic design and arrangement;
(8) Adequate public utilities and facilities; and
(9) Wise and efficient expenditure of funds.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 3 - Municipal Government
Chapter 56 - Municipal Building and Zoning Regulations — Planning
Subchapter 4 - Municipal Planning
§ 14-56-402. Authority generally
§ 14-56-404. Planning commission created
§ 14-56-405. Appointment of members
§ 14-56-406. Commission officers
§ 14-56-407. Meetings of commission
§ 14-56-408. Rules and regulations
§ 14-56-409. Compensation of members
§ 14-56-411. Purpose of commission
§ 14-56-412. Powers and duties of commission
§ 14-56-413. Territorial jurisdiction
§ 14-56-414. Preparation of plans
§ 14-56-415. Plan recommendations
§ 14-56-417. Regulations to control development of land
§ 14-56-418. Setback ordinance
§ 14-56-419. Control of road entry
§ 14-56-420. Adoption and amendment procedures
§ 14-56-421. Enforcement of ordinances and regulations
§ 14-56-422. Adoption of plans, ordinances, and regulations
§ 14-56-423. Change in plans, etc
§ 14-56-424. Existing plans, etc
§ 14-56-425. Appeals to circuit court
§ 14-56-426. Control of property use — Proximity to military installation