Who we are

Helping protect and maintain an attractive, safe and healthy environment for our citizens

The Planning Department is responsible for: 

  • Helping to protect and maintain an attractive, safe, and healthy environment for our citizens
  • Addressing property development, safety, and land use activities within the City limits
  • Receiving guidance from the Planning Commission to achieve the City Council’s goals and objectives.

Related Pages

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission provides direction to the Planning Department to help protect, maintain, and develop an attractive, safe, and healthy environment. The Planning Commission aides in implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the City as adopted by the City Council. … Read More

Zoning Maps

Zoning maps for Elkins available via NW Regional Planning GIS Tool

Building Inspector

JD DeMotte

479-313-5951

479-643-3400

Planning News

  • NWAEDDC logo

    The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) was recently awarded a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA-Rural Development. Through this grant, NWAEDD will partner with Retail Strategies, LLC to offer the Retail Academy course to six communities across Northwest Arkansas. Developed by Retail Strategies, Retail Academy educates communities on best practices to attract new retail and restaurants while providing resources to support and grow existing local businesses. The event will kick-off virtually on October 6th, 2020, and the course work will take place over the next year. The six communities that will be participating include: Elkins, Eureka Springs, Harrison, Marshall, Mountain Home, and Pea Ridge.  

  • Please see the Court Page for specific instructions for those scheduled to appear in April.  All City of Elkins offices will be closed Friday, March 20, 2020 Effective March 23, 2020 Elkins City Hall, Elkins Water Department, Elkins District Court and Elkins Police Department will be closed to the public, this includes in-person payments for bills, fines and invoices. We will continue to be staffed, and they will process payments via the phone, mail or drop boxes. We will still issue permits and conduct normal business via phone and email. Customers may use the drop-boxes outside of the water department and district court (check or money order only) We will continue to process payments over the phone via credit/debit cards.   Police- 479-643-2600 Emergency- 911 Non-Emergency (after hours or no answer) 479-444-5700 City Hall- 479-643-3400 Water Department- 479-643-3121 District Court- 479-643-4170   District Court Credit/debit Payments Arcourtpay.org or 844-507-3631  

Upcoming Events

Sep
19
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7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall | Elkins | Arkansas | United States
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Oct
3
Mon
7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall | Elkins | Arkansas | United States
The planning commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at 7pm. Latest Committee Agendas and Minutes Date Meeting/Agenda Year A M
Oct
17
Mon
7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting @ Elkins City Hall | Elkins | Arkansas | United States
The planning commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at 7pm. </h2 Date Meeting/Agenda Year A M

Documents

Type Document Date
Application Building Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:37
Application Building Permit Fees (Info) 2019-06-01 11:04
Application Commercial Electrical Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:33
Application Commercial Gas Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:36
Application Commercial Mechanical Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:35
Application Commercial Plumbing Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:34
Application Curb-cut Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:49
Application Floodplain Development Permit Application (Arkansas) (Info) 2019-06-01 10:46
Application Grading Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:47
Application Planning Commission – Conditional Use Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:38
Application Planning Commission – Lot Split Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:40
Application Planning Commission – Variance Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:44
Application Residential Electrical Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:32
Application Residential Gas Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:31
Application Residential Mechanical Permit (Info) 2019-06-01 10:30
Application Residential Plumbing Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:29
Application Rezoning Application (Info) 2021-03-19 10:26
Application Sidewalk Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:48
Application Sign Permit Application (Info) 2019-06-01 10:50
Application Solar Panel Permit (Info) 2021-05-16 02:47
Guidelines Contractors Law (2012) (Info) 2019-06-01 10:58
Guidelines Grading Permit Guide (Info) 2019-06-01 10:58
Guidelines Land Use Code (Info) 2019-06-01 10:42
Guidelines Setback Requirements (Info) 2019-06-01 10:59

Contact

HOURS OF OPERATION

8:00am - 4:30pm

Monday-Friday

The Planning Department is located at 1874 Stokenbury Rd, Elkins, AR 72727 in Elkins City Hall.