Adopted Codes and Other Regulations

All ordinances and requirements for construction and related permits are contained in the City of Arkansas City Municipal Code (Municipal Code). The Municipal Code adopts by reference nationally recognized construction codes with local amendments. The following is a summary of relevant chapters of the Municipal Code regulating development and construction activity, along with related codes that are adopted by reference. Please visit Code of Ordinances to access the full Municipal Code.

Municipal Code Chapter 6 — Alcohol and Cereal Malt Beverage Sales Licensing Requirements

Municipal Code Chapter 14 — Buildings and Building Regulations

• Full text of the adopted codes before the local amendments
  • 2015 International Building Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Residential Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Mechanical Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Plumbing Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Existing Building Code, with local amendments
  • NFPA 70: The National Electric Code, 2014 Edition, with local amendments
  • 2015 International Private Sewage Disposal Code, with local amendments

Municipal Code Chapter 34 — Fire Protection (including The International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, including Appendices B, C, D, F and I, with local amendments)

Municipal Code Chapter 38 — Historic Preservation Ordinance

Municipal Code Chapter 50 — Regulations concerning Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places

Municipal Code Chapter 62 – Utilities: Water, Sewers, Sewage Disposal and Drains

• Water Connections
• Sanitary Sewer Connections
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention
• Grease interceptors for food service preparation/restaurants
• Industrial waste pre-treatment

Zoning Regulations (adopted by reference in Municipal Code)

Subdivision Regulations (adopted by reference in Municipal Code)

Floodplain Management Ordinance (adopted by reference in the Zoning Regulations)