ORD NO 15-2023 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
ORDINANCE NO.6L-2023
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL,FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,AN ORDINANCE TO BE ENTITLED:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VAN BUREN MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD A FEE FOR COMMENCING WORK WITHOUT
A PERMIT
WHEREAS, building permits are necessary to allow for review and inspection of construction to ensure
compliance with all construction codes and city ordinances;and
WHEREAS, the Van Buren Municipal Code requires an owner or authorized agent to first make
application for a permit and obtain the required permit before commencing any
construction;and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 4, 2023, to discuss a fee when
work is commenced without a permit;and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to add a fee for commencing work without a permit was
recommended by a majority vote of the entire Planning Commission.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: Van Buren Municipal Code,section 11.32.08 Fees,is hereby amended to add the following
paragraph:
(g) Any owner or authorized agent who commences any work without first obtaining the
required permit shall be subject to a permit fee of$250.00 plus the required permit fee or
double the required permit fee whichever is greater.
SECTION 2: All laws,ordinances,resolutions,or parts of same that are inconsistent with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREON',the CityrQf Van Buren,Arkansas,by its City Council,did pass,
approve,and adopt,by a vote of_W for and against,the foregoing Ordinance at its regular meeting
held on the 24'day of April 2023.
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City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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VAN BUREN CITE' COUNCIL, MEMORANDUM �
TO: MAYOR JOE HURST AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WALLY BAILEY,PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: FEE FOR COMMENCING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
DATE: APRIL 18,2023
The Building Department has experienced some issues with work commencing without first
obtaining the required permit. It is a common practice for municipalities to have an additional fee
imposed when an individual or company commences work without a permit.
We discussed this matter with the Planning Commission at the March and April meetings. AT
the March meeting the Planning Commission requested information from other cities so they
could see what other cities impose for the additional fee.A copy of that information is enclosed.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 4, 2023. The Planning Commission
recommended a.fee of$250.00 plus the required permit fee or double the required permit fee,
whichever is greater. The Planning Commission felt this would be a deterrent and to further
encourage permits to be obtained before commencing work.
The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the City Council approve this
recommendation.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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Fort Smith 2 x the permit fee
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Greenwood 2 x the permit fee
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Conway 2 x the permit fee
Springdale 2 x the permit fee
Fayetteville 2 x the permit fee
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Hot Springs 3 x the permit fee r
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Maumelle 3 x the permit fee
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Little Rock 3 x the permit fee
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Arkadelphia $100 or double whichever is greater
Alma $75 or double whichever is greater
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