Community Development

• Planning and Zoning: Reviews development plans, manages rezoning requests, and updates the city's master land-use map.
• Building Permits: Processes permits for new commercial and residential construction, structural additions, and electrical or plumbing work.
• Inspections: Conducts on-site structural assessments to verify compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Code Enforcement: Responds to local complaints regarding overgrown grass, accumulated trash, inoperable vehicles, and structural blight.
  

Helpful Links and Information

In order to view or download city ordinances, resolutions, or pre-annexation documents, you would need to follow the steps below:

1. Click on the  Search Records  button.
2. Select the link for  City Clerk
3. Select  Ordinance or Resolution 
4. Select  the year of the ordinance  you are searching for
5. Select  the Ordinance or Resolution number  you wish

• Benton Sign Regulations - Ordinance 42 of 2020
• Street Light - Ordinance 66 of 2006 
• Utility Fees - Ordinance 14 of 2007
• Downtown Benton - Design Guidelines

ATTN: Sign Contractors

When submitting an application for a sign permit be aware of the access to electricity for said property.  If electricity is not already provided to the proposed sign location, the responsibility of paying to have electricity provided by Benton Utilities falls on the contractor.