Ordinances
An Ordinance is a local law that usually regulates persons or property and usually relates to a matter of a general or permanent nature. An ordinance is more formal and authoritative than a resolution.
There are seven rules to remember about passing an ordinance.
1. Ordinances must be reasonable.
2. They must not be oppressive.
3. They must not be discriminating or partial.
4. They must not unduly restrain lawful trade.
5. They must not violate civil rights.
6. They must not be ambiguous.
7. An ordinance must contain only one general subject, clearly stated in its title. A.C.A. § 14-55-201.
Related Documents
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Ordinance
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2019 Ordinances
- O-2019-01 Amend O-2008-01 Flood Plain Ordianance ( PDF / 122 KB )
- O-2019-09 Replacing Ordinance O-2019-04 Water Rates ( PDF / 139 KB )
- O-2019-02 Wrecker Rotation Policy and for other purposes ( PDF / 413 KB )
- O-2019-03 Adopting a Personnel Handbook ( PDF / 67 KB )
- O-2019-05 Sidewalk Ordianance ( PDF / 560 KB )
- O-2019-06 Cross-Connection Control Program ( PDF / 616 KB )
- O-2019-07 Amend O-2012-10 Drug Free Workplace ( PDF / 79 KB )
- O-2019-08 Replacing O-00497 Business License Fee ( PDF / 174 KB )
- O-2019-10 Annexation of Oakland Grove ( PDF / 1,129 KB )
- O-2019-11 Fireworks ( PDF / 334 KB )
- O-2019-12 Amending O-1595 & O-2013-05 Zoning Regulations ( PDF / 232 KB )
- O-2019-13 Zoning regulations from R-1 to PUD ( PDF / 267 KB )
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2020 Ordinances
- O-2020-01 City Council Rules and Procedures ( PDF / 1,193 KB )
- O-2020-02 Authorizing and Approving agreement between Ward and MAWA ( PDF / 552 KB )
- O-2020-03 Amending Ordinance 2005-03 ( PDF / 327 KB )
- O-2020-05 Amending O-2020-01 City Council Rules and Procedures ( PDF / 130 KB )
- O-2020-06 Rules and Procedures to be used by Council ( PDF / 1,568 KB )
- O-2020-08 Catastrophic Sick Leave Program ( PDF / 7,163 KB )
- O-2020-09 Animal Control Code ( PDF / 1,496 KB )
- O-2020-10 Issuance of Building Permits ( PDF / 4,227 KB )
- O-2020-11 Control of Open Burning ( PDF / 1,106 KB )
- O-2020-13 Construction site Storm Water Runoff ( PDF / 4,854 KB )
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2021 Ordianances
- O-2021-01 Rules or order and Procedures of Ward City Council ( PDF / 563 KB )
- O-2021-02 Mayor Duties and Salary ( PDF / 618 KB )
- O-2021-03 Amending Ordianance W-1-93 Planning Commission ( PDF / 615 KB )
- O-2021-04 Establishment of Police Department ( PDF / 575 KB )
- O-2021-05 Longevity Pay ( PDF / 507 KB )
- O-2021-06 Catastrophic sick leave and Juneteenth ( PDF / 132 KB )
- O-2021-07 City Candidates ( PDF / 197 KB )
- O-2021-08 Amending Ward personnel manual - Cyber Technology ( PDF / 302 KB )
- O-2021-10 Establishment of Ward Volunteer Fire Department ( PDF / 891 KB )
- O-2021-11 Police Department Policies & Procedures ( PDF / 277 KB )
- O-2021-12 Repealing O-694 to provide for the identification, removal and abandoned or inoperable boats, motor vehicles, and or trailers ( PDF / 368 KB )
- O-2021-13 2021 Redistricting ( PDF / 919 KB )
- O-2021-14 Adoption of AR Fire Code ( PDF / 438 KB )
- O-2021-17 Adopting a Master Street Plan ( PDF / 787 KB )
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2022 Ordianances
- O-2022-02 Establishing a procedure for purchasing, sale and exchange of property ( PDF / 368 KB )
- O-2022-03 Amending Ordinance 1973 Franchise Tax ( PDF / 1,127 KB )
- O-2022-04 Electrical Franchise Fee ( PDF / 1,439 KB )
- O-2022-05 Rezone R-2 to R-1 ( PDF / 577 KB )
- O-2022-06 Door-to-Door Sales or Solicitations ( PDF / 1,243 KB )
- O-2022-07 Re Zone C-1 to R-1 next to Deerfield Estates ( PDF / 272 KB )
- O-2022-10 Annexation of Certain Lands ( PDF / 1,148 KB )
- O-2022-11 Amending the City of Ward Zoning Regulations ( PDF / 894 KB )
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2023 Ordinances
- O-2023-01 Rules and Procedures Used by City Council ( PDF / 2,619 KB )
- O-2023-02 Amending O-2014-07 Water Bill Due Dates ( PDF / 383 KB )
- O-2023-03 Fiber Optics Franchise Fee ( PDF / 121 KB )
- O-2023-05 Authority to sign LRAFB Intergovernmental Agreement ( PDF / 339 KB )
- O-2023-06 Short-Term Rentals ( PDF / 696 KB )
- O-2023-07 Change to Personnel Manual - WIFI and Remote ( PDF / 305 KB )
- O-2023-08 Amending Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual ( PDF / 713 KB )
- O-2023-11 Legacy Farm Annexation ( PDF / 1,948 KB )
- O-2023-12 Tax Lien 24 Weatherwood ( PDF / 280 KB )
- O-2023-13 Juvenile Curfew ( PDF / 498 KB )
- O-2023-14 Noise Ordinance ( PDF / 490 KB )
- O-2023-15 Fairy Cleaning Service ( PDF / 249 KB )
- O-2023-16 Annexation of Certain Properties ( PDF / 955 KB )
- O-2023-17 Crypto Mining ( PDF / 627 KB )
- O-2023-18 Awarding of Service Weapon ( PDF / 297 KB )
- O-2023-19 Ordinance Amending O-2018-02 ( PDF / 310 KB )
- O-2023-20 Temporary RV Park ( PDF / 321 KB )
- O-2023-21 Amending Ordinance O-2021-03 Planning Commission ( PDF / 246 KB )
- O-2023-22 911 Consolidation ( PDF / 390 KB )
- O-2023-23 Rezone R1 to C2 ( PDF / 826 KB )
- O-2023-24 Duties and Salary of Mayor ( PDF / 262 KB )
- O-2023-25 Amending City Clerk Salary ( PDF / 307 KB )
- O-2023-26 Duties and Salary of City Council ( PDF / 250 KB )
- O-2023-27 Duties and Salary of Planning Commission ( PDF / 254 KB )
- O-2023-28 Duties and Salary of City Attorney ( PDF / 307 KB )
- O-2023-29 Repealing and Replacing O-2021-04 Establishment of Police Department ( PDF / 330 KB )
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2024 Ordinances
- O-2024-20 ( PDF / 171 KB )
- O-2024-01 City Council Rules and Procedures ( PDF / 406 KB )
- O-2024-02 Temporary Use of RV's in All Zone for the Eclipse ( PDF / 407 KB )
- O-2024-03 Rates for Water and Other Services ( PDF / 656 KB )
- O-2024-04 Authorizing FD to respond outside the City Limits of Ward ( PDF / 267 KB )
- O-2024-05 Posting of Ordinances ( PDF / 248 KB )
- O-2024-06 Amending O-2023-16 Purpose of Correcting a Typographical Error ( PDF / 319 KB )
- O-2024-07 Authorizing Independent Psychological Examiner ( PDF / 267 KB )
- O-2024-08 Amending O-2020-10 Adding Additional Penalties for Continued Work After Stop Work Order ( PDF / 245 KB )
- O-2024-09 Amending O-2007-05 Establishing Rule and Regulation for the Operation of Private Clubs ( PDF / 245 KB )
- O-2024-10 Enclave Annexation ( PDF / 2,022 KB )
- O-2024-11 Amend O-2023-03 Franchise Fee ( PDF / 272 KB )
- O-2024-12 Condemnation ( PDF / 558 KB )
- O-2024-13 Drainage-Gutter Clean ( PDF / 467 KB )
- O-2024-14 Weeds, Rank Grass, Garbage, Rubbish and other Unsightly and Unsanitary Items ( PDF / 451 KB )
- O-2024-16 Acceptance of Annexed Lands ( PDF / 1,799 KB )
- O-2024-19 Sleeping-Camping in Public Places Prohibited ( PDF / 364 KB )
- O-2024-20 - Procedures to Apply for Speed Hump Placement ( PDF / 171 KB )
- O-2024-21 City Lakes Ordinance ( PDF / 1,269 KB )
- O-2024-22 Doing Business with Christopher Lewis to Work as an Umpire ( PDF / 370 KB )
- O-2024-23 Duties and Salary of the Mayor ( PDF / 579 KB )
- O-2024-24 Amending the Duties and Salary of the City Clerk ( PDF / 300 KB )
- O-2024-25 Duties and Salary of the City Attorney ( PDF / 323 KB )
- O-2024-26 Duties and Salary of City Council members ( PDF / 251 KB )
- O-2024-27 Water and Wastewater Rate and Fees ( PDF / 4,037 KB )
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2025 Ordinances
- O-2025-08 Rezone R-1 to PUD (Moon Rd) ( PDF / 494 KB )
- O-2025-07 Amending O-2020-10 Fees and Permits ( PDF / 456 KB )
- O-2025-05 Parking Ordinance ( PDF / 1,636 KB )
- O-2025-04 - Right of Way Permitting ( PDF / 646 KB )
- O-2025-03 Posting of Ordinances ( PDF / 248 KB )
- O-2025-02 Establishing a Procedure for Purchasing, sale and exchange of property ( PDF / 386 KB )
- O-2025-01 City Council Rules and Procedures ( PDF / 846 KB )
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2019 Ordinances