Elm Springs Vision Plan

The Elm Springs Planning Commission is working to update the city’s Future Land Use and Master Street Plans, and we want to hear from you!

There are 2 ways to get involved:

1) Attend the public input meeting

2) Leave your comments online

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1) Public Input Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

5:30pm – 7:30pm*

Elm Springs City Hall 🔗

289 Jayroe Ave

Elm Springs, AR

Help us shape the future of Elm Springs by reviewing the updates to the Future Land Use and Master Street Plans! Join staff, consultants, and Planning Commission members in person to ask questions and provide your comments on the draft plan elements.

*Open-house style meeting. Attendees may arrive and leave within this window when desired.

2) Leave Your Comments Online

First, read the About the Plan section to learn more about the background on this effort.  Then, click any of the below Draft Plan Elements links to review each exhibit. The document will open in a new web browser window for easier viewing.

Draft Plan Elements

• Goals and Objectives 🔗

• Future Land Use and Master Street Plan (coming soon) 🔗

• Future Land Use Category Descriptions 🔗

• Master Street Plan Typical Sections (coming soon) 🔗

About the Plan

What is going on?
The Elm Springs Planning Commission is working to update the City’s Future Land Use and Master Street Plans.

Why?
It is important to review these resources regularly, to ensure that the City retains the tools it needs as the community continues to grow and develop—to make sure developers improve our streets as development occurs and to ensure the Planning Commission has adequate resources to guide the form of future development in a way that holistically supports the community. The Commission is focused on the future of Elm Springs by looking at land use, infrastructure, natural elements, development, and community character.

How does it work?
The Planning Commission is working with a planning and engineering consultant on this effort. Guided by existing conditions, projected growth, and goals informed by public input, the plans will serve as a resource to inform how the city grows and develops.

What is it?
The Future Land Use Plan helps determine compatibility of future rezone requests, and the Master Street Plan shows developers what public improvements are required in the right-of-way when required. It is important to understand that a Future Land Use Map is not a Zoning Map, but rather is a resource the City can use for broad development guidance. The plan is not regulatory in nature but rather is a tool and policy guide to be utilized by the Planning Commission and City Council as they consider future decisions regarding land use, development, and redevelopment.

How can I see and comment on the proposed updates?
There are two (2) great ways to get involved and share your thoughts. You can attend the open house meeting on September 30, 2025, or you can review the Draft Plan Elements on this website and comment on this form 🔗.