§ 14-56-202 - Additional powers of cities of the first class. - Arkansas Statutes

14-56-202. Additional powers of cities of the first class.

(a) (1) The following enlarged and additional powers are conferred upon cities of the first class.

(2) They shall have the power to:

(A) Regulate the building of houses;

(B) Provide that no house or structure shall be erected within the city limits except upon a permit to be issued by such officer as the city council shall designate; and

(C) Provide that no permit shall be issued for the building of any house or structure deemed to be unsafe, unsanitary, obnoxious, or detrimental to the public welfare.

(b) However, the authority to appoint and remove department heads, including the building official, shall be governed by 14-42-110 regardless of the classification of the city or town.