Right to Farm in Benton County, AR (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Benton County, Arkansas.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Farm Nuisance Protection
Benton County's land use policy for the unincorporated area discourages industrial and commercial development that would limit the viability of existing farms. The same development-pattern rule works both ways: residential growth that would choke off existing commercial or industrial operations is equally discouraged, and the Planning Board weighs both when reviewing site plans.
Benton County Discourages Development That Harms Farms
Light RestrictionsBenton County Planning and Development Regulations, Ch. IV § 4.2(3)-(5)
3. Right to Farm. Any industrial and commercial development(s) that could limit the viability of existing agricultural uses is/are discouraged. 4. Right to Operate. Residential development that could limit the viability of existing commercial and industrial operations is discouraged. 5. Right to Residential Viability. Conversely, commercial and industrial development shall not negatively impact...
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