Ordinances & Resolutions
All current ordinances and resolutions are approved by the City Council and monitored by Code Enforcement.
Code of Ordinances
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Administration
Chapter 3 - Airport of the City of Searcy
Chapter 4 - Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 5 - Ambulances
Chapter 6 - Animals and Fowl
Chapter 7 - Buildings
Chapter 8 - Cemeteries
Chapter 9 - Maintenance of Property
Chapter 10 - Elections
Chapter 11 - Electricity
Chapter 12 - Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 13 - Food and Food Products
Chapter 14 - Sanitation / Garbage Disposal
Chapter 15 - Gas Installations, Appliances and Inspections
Chapter 16 - Housing CODE
Chapter 17 - Licenses and Taxes
Chapter 18 - Municipal Court
Chapter 19 - Offenses
Chapter 20 - Signs and Billboards
Chapter 21 - Planning Commissions
Chapter 22 - Plumbing
Chapter 23 - Police Department
Chapter 24 - Streets, Curbs and Sidewalks
Chapter 25 - Taxicabs
Chapter 26 - Traffic
Chapter 27 - Trailer, House Cars, Campgrounds
Chapter 28 - Water and Sewer
Chapter 29 - Utility Franchises
Chapter 30 - Parks and Recreation
Chapter 31 - Inspection and Building Permits and Fees
Chapter 32 - Excavations and Alterations of Street, Roads, Ways and Curbs
Chapter 33 - Business Regulation
Chapter 34 - Privacy Concerns: Identity Theft
Chapter 35 - Privacy Concerns: Identity Theft
Chapter 36 - Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinances
2024
2024-01 Ordinance_Authorizing name change of Searcy Municipal Airport to Searcy Regional Airport
2024-02 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Employee Handbook
2024-03 Ordinance_Budget adjustment in absence of budget 1-9-24
2024-04 Ordinance_Adopting the budget for operations for calendar year 2024
2024-05 Ordinance_Aamending the Searcy Zoning Code, administrative
2024-06 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Zoning Code, providing regulations for fences
2024-08 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 2-13-24
2023
2023-01 Ordinance_Budget appropriation ordinance absent of budget - 1-1-23
2023-02 Ordinance_Amend zoning classification of 2800 Block W Beebe-Capps, U-T to C-4
2023-03 Ordinance_Amend zoning classification of Lots 1-6 Roussel Addition, R-2 to PUD
2023-04 Ordinance_Budget appropriation absent of budget - 1-10-23
2023-05 Ordinance_Adopting the budget for operations for calendar year 2023
2023-07 Ordinance_Amending application procedures for the Board of Zoning Adjustment
2023-08 Ordinance_Amending Zoning Code, providing exemptions to landscape requirements
2023-09 Ordinance_Budget adjustment for MILO simulation training system
2023-10 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 2-14-23
2023-11 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 2-21-23
2023-12 Ordinance_Amending Ordinance 2022-02, year end adjustments for calendar year 2022
2023-13 Ordinance_Amending the Code of Ordinances, providing for regulations for dogs in city parks
2023-15 Ordinance_Vacating and abandoning public drainage easement
2023-16 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 3-14-23
2023-18 Ordinance_Budget adjustment for mower purchase 4-11-23
2023-19 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 4-11-23
2023-20 Ordinance_Amending Code of Ordinances, establishing Council meeting time and other purposes
2023-23 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 5-9-23
2023-25 Ordinance_Amending portions of the land development and subdivision regulations
2023-28 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 6-13-23
2023-29 Ordinance_Amending the zoning classification of land area located at 510 N Spring R1 to C2
2023-30 Ordinance_Amending portions of Searcy Maintenance of Property Regulations, burn policy
2023-31 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 7-11-23
2023-32 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 7-24-23
2023-33 Ordinance_Authorizing Rosemont Dining Club, Inc. to file for private club permit with ABC
2023-37 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 8-8-23
2023-39 Ordinance_Fixing and establishing property tax millage for 2023 collected in 2024 9-12-23
2023-43 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 9-12-23
2023-45 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 10-10-23 - Copy
2023-47 Ordinance_Amending the Code of Ordinances for rabies and identification tags - Copy
2023-48 Ordinance_Budget adjustment for one-time employee bonus - Copy
2023-49 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 11-14-23 - Copy
2023-52 Ordinance_ Closing, abandoning, and vacating a portion of a street, Central Blvd. - Copy
2023-55 Ordinance_Budget adjustment for comp time pay down 12-12-23 - Copy
2023-56 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 12-12-23 - Copy
2022
2022-01 Ordinance_Budget appropriation absent of budget - 1-11-22
2022-02 Ordinance_Adopting the budget for operations for calendar year 2022
2022-03 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 2-8-22
2022-04 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, 2723 Eastline Rd., UT to C4
2022-05 Ordinance_Amending Ordinance 2021-02, year end adjustments for calendar year 2021
2022-06 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 3-8-22
2022-07 – Vacating, abandoning East-West public utility easement, Southwest Addition and Carnes Addition
2022-08 – Authorization to conduct business with a certain individual who serves as an employee of the City of Searcy, R Cargile
2022-09 – Budget adjustment 4-12-22
2022-10 – Budget adjustment 5-10-22
2022-11 – Closing, abandoning, and vacating a portion of a street in the City of Searcy, Bryce Blvd.
2022-12 – Authorization to conduct business with a certain individual who serves as a member of a commission, board, or committee, N Rutledge
2022-13 – Amending the Searcy Zoning Code, Downtown Overlay District
2022-14 – Amending the text of the Searcy Zoning Code
2022-15 – Amending portions of the Searcy Subdivision and Development Code (Ordinance No. 92-04)
2022-16 – Budget adjustment 6-14-22
2022-17 Budget adjustment for use of ARPA funds for police, fire, and other public safety services
2022-18 Budget adjustment 7/12/22
2022-19 Authorizing agreement with an employee of the City of Searcy for concrete work on Janet Drive
2022-20 Amending Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, 806 W McRae Ave, from R1 to C4
2022-21 Amending Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, 401 E Market Ave, 400, 402, 406, 412 E Center Ave, from C2 to R1
2022-22 Amending Zoning Code, establishing standards for short-term rentals
2022-23 Amending Zoning Code, providing for reasonable accommodations related to certain land used within the City of Searcy
2022-24 Authorizing construction of improvements to the sewer facilities of the City, authorizing the issuance of a water and sewer bond for financing cost of construction
2022-25 Budget adjustment 8/9/22
2022-26 Grounds/Equipment Committee requests budget adjustment
2022-27 Amending the Searcy Code of Ordinances, expanding member requirements for the Searcy Tree Board
2022-28 Fixing and establishing the property tax millage for 2022, to be collected in 2023
2022-29 Budget adjustment for receiving and expending the Act 224 of the Arkansas General Assembly $5000 stipend for eligible law enforcement officers
2022-30 Budget adjustment 9/13/22
2022-31 – Amending the Code of Ordinances
2022-32 – Amending portions of the subdivision and development code (Ordinance 92-04)
2022-33 – Budget adjustment for employee bonus
2022-34 – Budget adjustment 10-11-22
2022-35 – Amending the Code of Ordinances regarding building permit application requirements
2022-36 – Amend zoning code for real property located at 1720 Queensway, 1800 Queensway, 1900 Brack, from I-2 to C-4
2022-37 – Budget adjustment 11-8-22
2022-38 – Amending zoning classification, property located at 2705 Eastline Road
2022-39 – Abandoning, vacating city interest to portion of right-of-way along Spruce Street
2022-40 – Abandoning, vacating city interest to portion of right-of-way along Vine Street
2022-41 – Budget adjustment 12-13-22
2021
2021-01 Ordinance Amending portions of the Searcy Subdivision and Development Code relating to small-scale developments.pdf
2021-02 Ordinance Adopting the budget for operations for calendar year 2021.pdf
2021-03 Ordinance Budget appropriation absent of budget - 1-12-21.pdf
2021-04 Ordinance Budget adjustment - 2-9-21.pdf
2021-05 Ordinance Budget adjustment - 2-25-21.pdf
2021-06 Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2020-02, year end adjustment for calendar year 2020.pdf
2021-07 Ordinance Amending Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, 308 N Charles, C4 to R1.pdf
2021-08 Ordinance Amending Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, Country Club Road, UT to R4.pdf
2021-09 Ordinance Budget adjustment -3-9-21.pdf
2021-10 Ordinance_Amending zoning classification, 117 Eastline Road C4 to PUD
2021-11 Ordinance_Budget adjustment - 4-13-21
2021-12 Ordinance_Amending Zoning Code with respect to zoning classification, Belmont Estates, UT to R4
2021-13 Ordinance_Authorization to conduct business with certain individuals who serve as elected officials of the City, Tonia Hale
2021-14 Ordinance_Amending Code of Ordinances providing for revision to certain fees
2021-15 Ordinance_Budget adjustment - 5-11-21
2021-16 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Zoning Code, regarding solar arrays
2021-17 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Zoning Code, regarding parking lot curbs
2021-18 Ordinance_Amending the Searcy Code of Ordinances; providing for revision to certain fees
2021-19 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 6-8-21
2021-20 Ordinance_Amending Code of Ordinances, revisions related to fireworks
2021-21 Ordinance_Authorization to conduct business with individual who serves as member of commission, board, committee
2021-22 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 7-13-21
2021-23 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 7-28-21
2021-24 Ordinance_Providing for the levy of a 1% sales and use tax to commence on July 1, 2022
2021-25 Ordinance_Calling a special election on the question of levying a 1% sales and use tax to commence on July 1, 2022
2021-26 Ordinance_Amending Code of Ordinances, providing for revisions to provisions related to private clubs upon annexed lands
2021-27 Ordinance_Budget adjustment 8-10-21
2021-28 Fixing and establishing property tax millage for 2021, collected in 2022
2021-29 Budget adjustment 9-14-21
2021-30 Budget adjustment 10-12-21
2021-31 Authorizing Central Arkansas Storage Helper, Inc. to file for a private club permit with the Alcohol Beverage Control Division
2021-32 Budget adjustment 11-9-21
2021-33 Adopting premium pay for certain employees from American Rescue Plan Act Grant
2021-34 Budget adjustment 12-3-21
2021-35 Amending zoning classification, property located at 501 East Lincoln Avenue, from C4 to I2
2021-36 Amending zoning classification, property located at 2203 Country Club Road, from R4 to R3
2021-37 Amending Code of Ordinances regarding the Business License fees
2021-38 Amending Code of Ordinances regarding procedures for certain mobile vendors
2021-39 Authorizing Mi Ranchito on Race, Inc. to file for a private club permit with the Alcohol Beverage Control Division
2021-40 Budget adjustment 12-14-21
PREVIOUS YEARS
Ordinances for previous years are available by selecting the year below. A zip file of all ordinances from that year will download.
Resolutions
2024
2024-02 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset Police Dept vehicle GovDeals
2024-05 Resolution_Authorizing the submission of a grant application, FY2024 RAISE planning grant
2024-08 Resolution_Authorizing abandonment of fully utilized asset Fire Dept Airpacks
2024-09 Resolution_Authorizing abandonment of fully utilized asset, Code Enforcement vehicle
2024-10 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 80-20 ADA grant,additional hangar apron construction
2024-11 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 90-10 ADA grant, hangar construction
2023
2023-02 Resolution_Authorization to apply for FAA grant for Airport runway and PAPI lighting
2023-07 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 90-10 ADA grant,additional hangar apron construction
2023-08 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 80-20 ADA grant, hangar construction
2023-12 Resolution_Authorization to execute agreement with Safe Haven Baby Boxes
2023-13 Resolution_Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement with CivicPlus - Municode
2023-14 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets Radios Police Dept
2023-15 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets Police Dept vehicles
2023-17 Resolution_Declaring certain real property a nuisance, 102 S Lucy Street
2023-18 Resolution_Declaring certain real property a nuisance, 408 N Fir Street
2023-19 Resolution_Declaring certain real property a nuisance, 1007 W Pleasure Avenue
2023-20 Resolution_Declaring certain real property a nuisance, 2103 W Beebe Capps Exp Building 4
2023-23 Resolution_Authorization to execute perform certain agreement Blue and You 2023
2023-29 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized
2023-33 Resolution_Authorizing the destruction of outdated documents
2023-40 Resolution_Authorizing agreement with Searcy Special School Dist for SRO's, 2023-2024
2023-41 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets, Police Dept vehicles
2023-42 Resolution_Authorization to apply for ADA 90-10 airport grant for hangar construction
2023-43 Resolution_Authorization to apply for ADA 80-20 airport grant for hangar apron and drainage
2023-45 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets, Code Enforcement vehicles
2023-46 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of a fully utilized asset, Fire Dept printer
2023-53 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets 3 police vehicles - Copy
2023-55 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assets, Street Department - Copy
2023-71 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset Police Dept Traded In - Copy
2023-72 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset Parks Trashed - Copy
2022
2022-01 Resolution - Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement, OJP COSSAS Program
2022-02 Resolution_Authorization enter contract with Delivery Concepts, Inc. for purchase of meal delivery trucks for White County Aging Program
2022-03 Resolution_Approving certain contracts authorization to execute perform certain agreements with Emergency Vehicle Specialists, Inc. for acquisition of fir
2022-04 Resolution_Authorizing execution and performance of certain agreement with Pugh Communications, LLC
2022-05 Resolution_Declaring certain real property located at 207 E. Center St. a nuisance, directing removal of improvements constituting the nuisance
2022-06 Resolution_Authorization to enter agreement with Miller-Newell, Inc., for construction of new taxiway and sign lighting
2022-07 Resolution_Authorization to apply for grant from FAA on behalf of Searcy Airport Commission, for construction of new taxiway and sign lighting
2022-08 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 80-20 grant from ADA on behalf of Searcy Airport Commission, for construction of additional hangar space
2022-09 Resolution_Authorization to apply for a 90-10 grant from ADA on behalf of Searcy Airport Commission, for construction of additional hangar access apron
2022-10 – Authorizing execution and performance of certain agreements, Main Street Searcy, Humane Society of Searcy, Metro Little Rock Alliance, Searcy Arts Council, Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, White County Aging Program, White County Historical Society
2022-11 – Authorizing the abandonment of fully assets, Police Department assets
2022-12 – Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement, Davidson Engineering for pickleball courts at Berryhill Park
2022-13 – Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement, Miller Newell Engineers for Cloverdale ditch drainage project
2022-14 – Renaming a portion of North Grand Street from Race Avenue to Center Avenue, as Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Blvd.
2022-15 – Authorization to apply for a 95-5 FAA grant for charging stations, solar panels, generator
2022-16 – Expressing intent to issue revenue bonds for acquiring, construction, equipping, installing facilities related to Bryce Corp. industrial facilities
2022-17 – Authorizing execution, performance of certain agreement, regarding the provision of professional services for industrial development revenue bonds
2022-18 – Authorizing execution, performance under certain documentation related to sale of certain real property
2022-19 – Amending the grant of a franchise for operation of an ambulance service to NorthStar EMS, setting rates for services
2022-20 – Expressing willingness to utilize Federal-Aid Recreation Trails Program funds to develop or improve Riverside Park Bike Trail
2022-21 – Authorization to submit application to Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services grant program for School Resource Officers
2022-22 – Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset, Sanitation Department asset
2022-23 – Authorization to enter into an administrative agreement with White River Planning and Development District for AEDC grant for Bryce Corp. equipment
2022-24 – Authorization to submit application for Arkansas Community Development Program grant funds to benefit Bryce Corp.
2022-25 Authorization to submit application to Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism seeking grant funding assistance for infrastructure at Riverside Park
2022-26 Authorization to execute, perform under the terms of a certain agreement, for the acquisition of certain real property from Bowerman Real Estate
2022-27 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2022-28 Authorization to execute, perform a certain agreement with Searcy School District for School Resource Officers
2022-29 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2022-30 Authorization to execute, perform under the terms of a certain agreement with Delk Construction for improvements at Berryhill Park
2022-31 Authorizing the abandonment of a fully utilized asset, Parks Department 1996 Ford backhoe
2022-32 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2022-33 – Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset, Community Service van
2022-34 – Authorizing and declaring intent to use certain real property for Miracle League field
2022-36 – Declaring real property located at 600 Eastwood Drive a nuisance
2022-37 – Declaring real property located at 1111 West Pleasure Avenue a nuisance
2022-38 – Regarding budget measures for 2023, addressing pay increases for city employees
2022-41 – Authorization to execute certain agreement, JAG Local Solicitation Grant 2022
2022-42 – Authorization to execute certain agreement, De-escalation Grant 2022
2022-43 - Authorization to execute certain agreement, DPS Equipment Grant
2022-44 – Changing the name of the entirety of Higginson Street to Veterans Boulevard
2022-46 – Declaring real property located at 103 S Greer St a nuisance
2022-47 – Declaring real property located at 401 W Woodruff Ave a nuisance
2022-48 – Declaring real property located at 608 N Spruce St a nuisance
2022-49 – Expressing intent to provide additional funds for the new library facility
2022-50 – Authorization to execute certain agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers, body cameras, in-car cameras
2021
2021-01 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 80-20 ADA grant for Airport taxiway crack repair.pdf
2021-02 Resolution_Authorization to apply for 90-10 ADA grant for Airport drainage improvements.pdf
2021-03 Resolution_Authorizing execution of agreements with Main St Searcy Humane Society Chamber of Commerce MLRA Hist Society.pdf
2021-04 Resolution_Approving amounts of liens certified to White Co Tax Collector as result of grass cutting expenses and other nuisances.pdf
2021-05 Resolution_Authorization to execute and perform a certain agreement with ADEQ; financial assurance for Compost Center.pdf
2021-06 Resolution_Authorization to execute and perform a certain agreement for disposition-sale of Moore St property to Arcare.pdf
2021-07 Resolution_Authorization to execute and perform a certain agreement; purchase of land adjacent to Searcy Sports Complex.pdf
2021-08 Resolution_Authorization to execute and perform a certain agreement with RL Persons Construction for work stoppage claims.pdf
2021-09 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized 1994 PUMPER TRUCK FIRE.pdf
2021-10 Resolution_Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized 2003 FORD Crown Vic Parks.pdf
2021-11 Resolution_Authorization to enter administrative agreement with WRPDD for Lightle Senior Center.pdf
2021-12 Resolution_Authorization to submit application to AEDC for grant for needed updates at Lightle Senior Center.pdf
2021-13 Resolution Authorizing the acceptance of FAA grant funds for the Searcy Municipal Airport
2021-14 Resolution_Approving amounts of liens certified to White County Tax Collector as result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2021-15 Resolution Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assetts, Police Dept
2021-16 Resolution_Adopting the finalized White County Hazard Mitigation Plan and providing an effective date
2021-17 Resolution Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assett, City Hall Copy Machine
2021-18 Resolution Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assetts, IT Dept
2021-19 Resolution Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized assetts, Air Packs Fire Dept
2021-20 Resolution Authorization to submit application for outdoor recreation grant from AR Dept of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
2021-21 Resolution Authorization to enter agreement for receipt of U.S. Treasury Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds
2021-22 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2021-23 Authorizing the abandonment of fully utilized asset, Airport mower and deck
2021-24 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2021-25 Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement with Searcy Special School District for School Resource Officers
2021-26 Authorization to execute, perform certain agreement for receipt of funds from Federal Aviation Administration for Airport Rescue Grant #3-05-0057-026-2021
2021-27 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2021-28 Certifying local government endorsement of business to participate in tax back program as authorized by ACA 15-4-2706d, Matthews International
2021-29 Approving the destruction of certain outdated documents of the Searcy City Clerk-Treasurer’s office
2021-30 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
2021-31 Declaring certain real property located at 120 North Spruce Street a nuisance, directing the removal of improvements constituting the nuisance
2021-32 Declaring certain real property located at 1302 East Race Avenue a nuisance, directing the removal of improvements constituting the nuisance
2021-33 Authorization to execute, perform a certain memorandum of understanding with the Arkansas State Police
2021-34 Approving amounts of liens to be certified to the White County Tax Collector as a result of grass cutting expenses and abatement of other nuisances
PREVIOUS YEARS
Resolutions for previous years are available by selecting the year below. A zip file of all resolutions from that year will download.