Mountain Home Police Dept.
103 W. 9th Street
Mountain Home, AR
72653

870-425-6336

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The City of Mountain Home, Arkansas through municipal codes requires that minimum standards be maintained related to the health, safety and welfare of community residents. The police department is responsible for the enforcement of certain codes and will respond to citizen complaints and conduct proactive enforcement. This is not a comprehensive list of all city codes.

To report a violation of city codes click here or call the police department at 425-6336.

This online code enforcement brochure contains abbreviated information on city ordinances governing the following areas. The entire ordinance may be viewed by contacting the City Clerk

FIREWORKS

GARAGE, YARD, PORCH, PATIO, OR LAWN SALES

HAZARDOUS DRIVING

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY

UNLAWFUL TO CARRY AND FIREARM DISCHARGE PROHIBITED

FIREWORKS

ORDINANCE # 03-24

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell or offer for sale, or to make or manufacture; or to use by shooting, exploding, discharging, firing, or setting off, any type of firework or other explosive, within the city limits; without first obtaining a duly authorized written permit duly issued by the city Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector, and approved by the Fire Chief.

• All applications for fireworks  permits must be made five (5) days prior to the requested date of discharging the fireworks
• Permits must be issued only to a certified pyrotechnics technician and the technician will retain custody of the permit
• Penalty: minimum fine of $75.00 and no more than $200.00

 GARAGE SALES, YARD SALES, PORCH SALES, PATIO, OR LAWN SALES PER RESIDENCE AND $5.00 PER SALE FEE

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ORDINANCE # 2009-11

There is a need for limiting the number of garage, yard, porch, patio, or lawn sales an individual in any residential area may have in any one calendar year. 

• The individual must obtain a permit from the City Clerk or her agent (permit can be obtained by visiting City Hall located at 720 South Hickory, phone 425-5116)
• The permit fee is $5.00
• The permit will be issued for a maximum of three calendar days per sale
• Two permits may be issued in a calendar year per residence
• The applicant shall sign a statement stating that the yard sale shall be of personal property owned by the person or persons and that the property was not purchased for the purpose of resale
• The permit with the receipt are to be displayed in a visible location at the sale
• Two off premise yard sale signs will be permitted; they may be erected  24 hours before the sale and must be removed within 48 hours after the sale
• Directional signs may not be attached in any manner to sign posts, utility posts, or placed on public right of ways
• Penalties: first violation up to $25.00, second violation within two years of first violation not less than $50.00, third and subsequent violations occurring within two years of the first violation shall be a minimum of $100.00

ALERT: One of the most common complaints generated during this type of personal sale is the blocking of the street by vehicles. This mostly occurs when both sides of the street are used for parking, leaving only one traffic lane and sometimes less. This type of traffic problem hinders the motoring public and reduces the response time of emergency vehicles should an emergency occur. Although the ordinance does not regulate vehicle parking during the sale, it is recommended the individual obtaining the permit help with parking issues. If you see a parking issue develop, you may suggest that vehicle operator's park on the same side of the street as the sale with the vehicles headed in the same direction of the flow of traffic. For traffic problems that get out of hand, contact the police department for assistance.

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY

ORDINANCE # 2007-27