It is illegal for any person to dump, deposit, throw, place or in any manner leave or abandon any solid waste, including but not limited to, garbage, cans, bottles, rubbish, refuse, furniture, appliances, or trash upon any property inside the city limits. 

(From Ordinance 97-2, Sec. 1; Misdemeanor with fine up to $1000 and/or up to 100 hours of community service for first offense.) 

*See complete code in Title 5 HERE, page 44-45.

Manufactured homes are to be permitted in zones R-2 and R-3, and may be permitted in zone R-E as a conditional use if reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.  A Conditional Use application must be filed in the office of the City Clerk (see form here).  See zoning map HERE to determine which zone the property lies.

Requirements:

• 576 sq/ft minimum of enclosed, heated living area
• Length shall not exceed 4 times its width
• Must be placed on a permanent concrete or masonry curtain wall foundation, un-pierced except for ventilation and access, which may include a walk-out basement or garage.
• Must meet lot setbacks, found here, based upon the lot’s zoning designation. 
• Minimum entrance landing area of 5 sq. ft.
• All running gear, tongues, axles, and wheels must be removed at installation.
• Traditional siding and roofing materials customarily used in home construction are required (see exact details in Title 14, pg 153, below).
• Attached additions and detached garages must comply with building code.
• Prior to issuance of a permit, evidence shall be presented to Code Enforcement Official that the dwelling unit was constructed in accordance with the federal (HUD) standards and meets the definition set forth in A.C.A. 20-25-102.

*See Title 14 for complete requirements HERE.  PLEASE NOTE Ordinance 2019-3 changed the square footage minimum requirements from minimum of 24’x24′ to now read “576 sq. ft of heated and enclosed living space.”  These changes are in effect, but have not been officially updated in PDF format until codified by the State.  Until that time, updates appear in highlighted form in PDF version.

The following rules apply to recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, and trailers of all kinds in any residential district:

• It is unlawful to park the above on any kind in the front yard unless it is parked on a driveway or paved surface (defined as concrete, asphalt, gravel, or brick) immediately adjacent to and an expansion of the driveway.
• It shall not be parked closer than 10′ of the paved edge of any street.
• No more than 3 total may be parked on any property.
• May be parked in side or rear yards no closer than 5′ of property line.
• No parking on public street, unless being loaded, unloaded, or readied for use, never to exceed 24 hours.
• It is unlawful to park any of the above in a public park.
• Shall not be parked in a manner to be a vehicular hazard.
• Any of the above may be stored in rear and side yards no closer than 5 feet from the property line.  On corner lots, none shall be stored on side yard bordering a street.

*See full regulations here Title 14 (page 154.1).

• No parking shall be allowed in front yard areas of a residence.
• Vehicles parked in driveways must not block sidewalks, where applicable, and must not create an obstruction to visibility.
• All inoperable vehicles must be parked in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport, other than in cases of emergency.  *See Title 14 for complete regulations – page 154.1 section C.1.b.
  • Inoperable definition:  engine or motor is inoperable, any wheel(s) removed, flats on 2 or more tires, major components are missing, vehicle does not have a current AR registration.  *See Title 8 for complete regulations – Chapter 8.16.

*See complete regulations of parking requirements in Title 14 HERE.

• All inoperable vehicles must be parked in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport, other than in cases of emergency.  *See Title 14 (page 154.1).
  • Inoperable means:  engine or motor is inoperable, any wheel(s) removed, flats on 2 or more tires, major components are missing, vehicle does not have a current AR registration.  *See Title 8 (Ch 8.16, pages 67-68).
• No inoperable vehicle shall be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled for a period or more than 60 days. 

*International Property Maintenance  Code adopted by Ordinance 2015-1 & 2016-2.

All premises and exterior property, excluding pasture land, shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 12 inches.

*International Property Maintenance  Code adopted by Ordinance 2015-1 & 2016-2.

• Fences shall not exceed 8′ in height.
• Support posts are to face the inside of the fenced area, except in cases where fence is facing a non-residential district.
• All fences shall be maintained in their original upright condition.  Fences designed to be painted or have other surface finishes shall be maintained in their original condition. 
• Missing boards, pickets, or posts shall be replaced or repaired in a timely manner.
• With the exception of galvanized steel, all exposed steel must have a color finish coat applied to prevent rust and corrosion.
• Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited on all lots less than two(2) acres.
• On corner lots at intersecting two-way-streets, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow that will impede vision between 2′ and 8′ above curb grade.  The distance from the corner to the fence/hedge will be marked by our street dept: please call 479-738-6607.  Must allow for utility setbacks.

*See Title 14, page 159-160 for complete regulations HERE.

No person under the age of eighteen (18) years to be in public areas or upon streets between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/custodian. 

*See complete code here in Title 7.

• Includes but not limited to: garages, carports, parking/driveways, sheds, patios, gazebos, cabanas, playhouses, residential recreational/play facilities, storm shelters, home occupations and accessory dwelling units (see more below).
• All accessory structures, including detached garages, sheds, fences, and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.  (International Property Maintenance Code 302.7)
• None shall be located within the required setbacks.  Check zoning map and code for proper setback distances HERE.
• Must be placed at least 5 feet from a property line.
• Must not be located within utility easements, or over any known utilities or septic lines.
• May not occupy more than 20% of lot area (square footage), or more footage than is covered by the principal structure.
• Must be 10′ from principal structure or any other structure.
• If attached to main structure, it must be made to be part of the principal structure, sharing a common wall, and must comply with applicable building requirements.
• Carports – detached, open-sided carports may be located in the side yard, no closer to the front lot line than the home, and side setbacks must be met (10′ for zones R1, R2, and R3, and 20′ for RE.  See zoning map HERE).
• Must not exceed 12′ in height, measured from the eave.  Commercial accessory structures may not exceed 25′ or height of principal structure.

*See Title 14 for complete regulations HERE.

It is unlawful for any person to carry any knife, the blade of which is over three (3) inches in length.  It is also unlawful to carry any instrument commonly called a crabapple switch, dirk, dagger, pick, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon within the city.  It is unlawful for any person or business to sell/barter/exchange such weapons.

*See Title 7, page 55 of City Code HERE.

• You may burn only yard waste, i.e. grass, small limbs, shrubbery trimmings, and leaves.  No rubbish, paper, dimensional lumber, or anything else known as trash is allowed.
• You must call Madison County Sheriff’s Office to notify them and check for a burn ban that may be in effect.
• Please keep a garden hose ready near the burn site.
• Please keep pile small, adding remainder as pile burns down, to keep fires manageable.

Fireworks are permitted in the city limits from July 1 to July 4 between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.  Aerial fireworks on a stick are not permitted.

*See Title 7, page 61 of zoning code HERE.

• Residents are required to purchase a yard sale permit for $2 at the City Hall building, Mon-Fri, from 8:00-4:30.
• Yard sales may not exceed 3 days per sale.
• Residents are allowed 4 sales per year, per location.
• All signs must be removed within 1 day after sale has ended.
• Remaining sale items must be removed within 2 days after sale ends.

*See Title 7 here for complete code HERE.