Pulaski County, AR Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum setback
- 40 feet from residential line
- Applies to
- Commercial construction abutting residential land
- Where
- Unincorporated Pulaski County only
- Approval needed
- Certified engineer's plat, planning board
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor under § 1-9
Summary
Commercial buildings next to homes must sit at least 40 feet back from the residential property line in unincorporated Pulaski County.
no structure shall be located any closer to a residential property line than forty (40) feet. (3)<w:t xml:space="preserve">The plat shall be filed with the circuit clerk. (c)<w:t xml:space="preserve">Any of the standards set out in subparagraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section may be waived by the county planning board on a finding by such board that such a waiver would be in the best interest of the property owners and the public. (d)<w:t xml:space="preserve">Causing commercial construction to take place without first having complied with paragraph (b) of this section is a misdemeanor, and a defendant convicted of such misdemeanor may be punished pursuant to section 1-9 of this Code. (Ord. No. 31, §§ 1, 2, 3-22-77; Ord. No. 116, Art. 1, 1-24-78)
14-2—14-17 Reserved.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 20).
Full Breakdown
Pulaski County has no general zoning setback code, but it does regulate one specific case: any commercial construction outside city limits that abuts residential property. Before laying a foundation, the builder must submit an engineer-certified plat to the county planning board, and no structure can be placed closer than 40 feet to the residential property line. The plat must also conform to the planning board's subdivision rules and be filed with the circuit clerk. The planning board can waive these standards if it finds a waiver serves property owners and the public.
Violations & Fines
Building without an approved plat is a misdemeanor under County Code § 1-9, prosecuted as a general code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pulaski County have zoning setbacks for houses?
Can the 40-foot setback be waived?
Sources & Official References
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