Building permit applications for houses, shops/sheds, or commercial property can be found online at https://cityofwalnutridge.com/government/development.
Burn permits are free and can be obtained by contacting the Walnut Ridge Fire Department at 870-886-6631.
All property owners are required to cut weeds, grass, remove garbage, rubbish and other unsanitary and unsightly articles and things, including, but not limited to, inoperable automobiles from their property, and to eliminate, fill up, or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place, or condition, which might become breeding places for mosquitoes, flies and germs harmful to the health of the community.
Grass has to be cut no taller than 10 inches.
Old bedding, carpet, boxes and other items are NOT to be placed on the side of the street. These and other Class IV waste must be hauled off by owner or taken to County Dumpsters, when available. Names of private companies who will pick up Class IV waste are available at City Hall.
Residential:
Commercial:
Before any commercial building demolition permit can be issued, we MUST have the following two items included as a part of the commercial demolition application request process for permits.
1. Asbestos Inspection Report:
This report shall be conducted by an approved contractor, licensed and permitted through the ADEQ. Such inspection is required prior to starting the demolition process, as outlined with in Ark. Code Annotated 20-27-1007(4).
2. Notice of Intent:
Prior to issuing a commercial demolition permit, the City must have a copy of the written Notice of Intent, required a minimum of ten days prior to the start of the demolition. Said NOI and proof of fee payment to the ADEQ is required and outlined in Ark. Code Annotated 20-27-1007(4).
4 dogs maximum. To register your dog, you will need proof of current rabies vaccine. Registering is done at Jumpstart Animal Shelter located at 4 Holloway Road. By registering your dog, if it is picked up by Animal Control, you will be contacted by the Animal Shelter and you will be able to retrieve your dog at no charge for the 1st night in Animal Control. The costs to register are:
If work needs to be done for better drainage, including driveway improvements, an application will need to be picked up at City Hall. Once the application is completed and returned, the area will be reviewed to determine the correct tile size needed and the correct approach for digging.
Added driveways must be concrete or asphalt to join the asphalt road.
The City will not replace drain tiles underground or for driveways. That is the responsibility of the property owner.
Residents are allowed to discharge fireworks between June 30thand July 6th and December 20th and January 2nd each year.
A current list of landlords is available at City Hall. If you would like a copy emailed, please call 870-886-6638 with that information.
Pricing is as follows:
These rules must be followed or your trash will not be picked up.
County Dumpsters are usually made available once every quarter for Class IV trash. To find out when these are available, please call the County Judge’s Office at 870-886-1110. Google “Class IV Waste” for specific items allowed.
Recycle Bin is located next to Fire Dept. at 3227 Hwy 67 North. Items must be placed INSIDE the bin to be picked up. Household trash is not permitted. Items placed outside bin will subject person to littering fine.
Please note that it is against the law to use business owned dumpsters.
Pick-up of Limbs and Yard Waste:
This is a courtesy that is provided for the residents of Walnut Ridge, when time is available, free of charge. Due to AEDQ guidelines, we cannot provide a place to take these things. Please note that there is no set schedule for the pick-up of these items. Call City Hall at 870-886-6638 to be added to the list.
Guidelines for limb pick-up:
Guidelines for yard waste:
NOTE: If you use a mowing or tree service, they are responsible for removing all debris that the resident doesn’t want left in the yard.