Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Lockesburg, Arkansas

Lockesburg’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Lockesburg city limits (Sevier County, AR); the city has a limited commercial zoning ordinance

  • The ordinance only establishes a commercial zone over listed original-town blocks; no residential districts or dimensional standards were found.
  • Small home businesses, garage sales and seasonal produce stands are exempt from commercial zoning.
  • Existing businesses outside the zone are grandfathered; zoning changes are at council discretion.

  “an ordinance establishing commercial zoning for the city of lockesburg. whereas the lockesburg city council has deemed it necessary to establish a zoning ordinance, setting aside areas for the commercial use and designating those areas as follows.”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Commercial zone inside Lockesburg city limits; no other districts found

  • Only a commercial zone is described, by section 23, range 30W, township 9S, original town blocks.
  • New businesses or residences are subject to council approval in all zones.

  “description: section 23, range 30w, township 9s, blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, and 18 survey a, original town, city of lockesburg, sevier county, arkansas.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Mobile/manufactured homes moved into or located within Lockesburg city limits

  • Homes moved in must be new and under warranty or inspected by the code enforcement officer before moving.
  • Must comply with HUD construction and safety standards, and condition standards for roofing, windows, siding, skirting, etc.
  • Permit from city clerk required before moving in; fee $100.
  • Multi-sectional homes: single-family use only, permanent foundation, subject to zoning provisions for residential structures.
  • Violation: $300 fine, separate offense every 30 days, water and sewer may be terminated.
  • Copy on city site is unsigned/undated (September 2008 blanks).

  mobile home move-in permit fee: 100 USD · fine for violation: 300 USD (each 30 days of non-compliance is a separate offense)

  “before a mobile home may be moved into the city limits, the owner thereof must obtain a permit from the city clerk.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Lockesburg or Sevier County directly.

• Building permit — Lockesburg city limits
• Owner-builder exemption — Lockesburg city limits
• Building code adopted — Lockesburg city limits
• Inspections — Lockesburg city limits
• Certificate of occupancy — Lockesburg city limits

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.