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Gravette is a steadily growing community in the northwest corner of Arkansas with a population of over 3,500. Home prices are affordable and the schools are top notch. An array of parks, walk-bike trails, and recreational activities means there is something to enjoy in Gravette for everyone. ​ ​ HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... DOING BUSINESS IN GRAVETTE WHY GRAVETTE? Gravette is a steadily growing community in the northwest corner of Arkansas with a population of over 3,500. Home prices are affordable and the schools are top notch. An array of parks, walk-bike trails, and recreational activities means there is something to enjoy in Gravette for everyone. ​ As a model community on the highway 59 corridor, Gravette and its leadership are business friendly. The local economy is thriving and supportive of more than 150 local businesses, including several large employers. There has been a steady increase in sales tax revenue over the last several years and each year, numerous businesses seek to call Gravette home. ​ Its close proximity to three Arkansas state highways (72,279, & 59) and Interstate 49 means that commuters can easily travel to any of the larger, more urban communities in a matter of minutes. DOING BUSINESS IN GRAVETTE 1. Select the property your business will occupy. When evaluating properties, it is important to know whether the property is properly zoned for the type of business you are trying to open. The zoning of a property can also affect how the property is developed. The zoning map can be viewed here or you can contact the building, planning, and code department via email or at 479-787-5757 ext. 3. If the zoning of the property is incompatible with the occupancy, a request for rezoning can be submitted to the building, planning, and code department for review and approval or denial by the planning commission. More information about rezoning is available here . 2. Obtain necessary permits and applications. If changes will be made to an existing building or if a new building will be constructed, a building permit is required. Likewise, work on plumbing, mechanical, or electrical components require the appropriate permits and inspections. Signs are also required to be permitted. Adherence to the building codes ensures that structures are safe for the public. Learn more about permits and inspections here . ​ Water and sewer services are available to most properties in the city limits. If utilities will be in the name of the business owner, then a copy of the lease agreement or warranty deed for the property will be required. Learn more about utility service and find a copy of the application form here . 3. Apply for a business license and request an inspection and certificate of occupancy. All businesses operating in the city limits of Gravette are required to have a current business license. Licenses are issued annually and expire at the end of the calendar year. ​ During the business license review process, the building inspector and fire chief will call to schedule an inspection of the premises to ensure that all applicable code and safety issues have been addressed. Once the inspection is complete and any outstanding issues have been addressed, then a business license and certificate of occupancy are issued. Learn more about the business license process here . 4. Schedule a ribbon cutting and open house. The Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce coordinates ribbon cuttings and open houses for new businesses that are Chamber members. There is no cost for either one of these services and it is a great opportunity to announce the opening of your business to the community. The Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce can be reached via email or at 479-787-8998.

The Planning Department facilitates lot splits, combinations, and lot line adjustments; rezoning requests; variances; conditional use permits; and supports commercial and residential development. The Planning Department works with the building inspector and code enforcement official to ensure that applicable codes are followed. The Planning Department works closely with the Gravette Planning Commission as an adviser by supplying information concerning lot and tract splits, rezoning, and subdivision of land. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... PLANNING DEPARTMENT Forms For a lot split, lot adjustment, lot line combination, rezoning request, or variance, please complete the appropriate form and return to the planning department at City Hall. ​ Lot Split ​ Storm Water & Drainage Rezoning ​ Variance & Conditional Use Plats & Large Scale Dev. Codes The zoning and subdivision code is below. To search for other codes or ordinances, click HERE . ​ ​ Zoning Code Unified Dev. Code Maps Zoning Map - All Future Land Use Plan Planning Jurisdiction Master Street Plan Please note, some of the maps do not reflect more recent annexations or zoning changes. For questions about whether land is within the city limits of Gravette or specific zoning questions, please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757 ext. 3. ​ ​ PLANNING COMMISSION The Planning Commission consists of five appointed members from the City of Gravette's planning jurisdiction. The Planning Commission generally meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. See the calendar for most up-to-date schedule. Position 1 - Tom Boettcher Term ends June 30, 2023 ​ Position 2 - Dani Madison Term ends June 30, 2024 ​ Position 3 - Jo Ellen Davis Term ends June 30, 2024 ​ Position 4 - Anthony Bertschy Term ends June 30, 2025 ​ Position 5 - Michael Denis ton ​ Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

The City of Gravette has a full-time building inspector. Inspections are completed Monday - Thursday. No inspections are completed on Friday. A 24-hour notice is required for inspections. To schedule an inspection, call City Hall at 479-787-5757. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS Obtaining a Permit Permits can be obtained at City Hall. When submitting a permit application, please include a copy of your contractor's license and general liability. For plumbing permits, a copy of health department approval may be required when applicable. For mechanical permits, please include a copy of the load/manual J calculation. For building permits, please include full size plans and a site or plot plan. Permit should be clearly and prominently displayed so as to be visible from the street. Always contact Arkansas One Call (dial 811) before digging. Building Permit Electrical Permit Plumbing Permit Mechanical Permit Fence permits can be obtained at City Hall. Fencing in the front yard cannot exceed 36" in height and all fences must be located at least 5' from street or public right-of-way. Fences used to enclose pools and spas must be a minimum height of 48" with a ground clearance of no more than 2". Find out more about fence regulations HERE . ​ Accessory structures and sheds require a permit from City Hall. No more than two accessory structures are allowed on lots zoned residential. Requests for exception can be made via written request to the City Council. There are setback requirements that vary depending on the size and use of the accessory structure. No part of the accessory structure shall be located closer to the front setback than the front facing wall of the principal structure. Find out more about accessory structure regulations HERE . Pool permits can be obtained at City Hall. All permanent pools deeper than two-feet must be fenced. Sign permits can be obtained at City Hall. Please include a scaled drawing of sign, including sign height and area and a list of materials used to construct the sign. If sign is on property on Highway 72, 59, or 279, please ensure sign is compliant with Arkansas Department of Transportation regulations. Contact ARDOT at 501-569-2000. All signs must comply with existing city and state right-of-way and property line setbacks. Find out more about sign regulations HERE . Demolition permits can be obtained at City Hall. Gas/propane, telephone, sewer/septic, electricity, water, and cable television/satellite must be properly disconnected prior to demolition. Debris must be contained and disposed of in proper manner. All persons conducting demolition must abide by all Arkansas Department of Environment Quality guidelines regarding air, asbestos, and lead abatement. Fence & Shed Permit Pool Permit Sign Permit Demolition Permit Business licenses can be obtained at City Hall and are valid for one calendar year. A new license must be obtained every January. The business license should be prominently displayed in the place of business. Food trucks and mobile food vendors must also obtain a mobile vending permit. Business License Mobile Vending Permit Mobile Vending Ordinance

The Gravette Historical Museum contains collections of local heirlooms, memorabilia, and artifacts documenting the history of Gravette. ​ The Museum boasts an impressive collection of Gravette High School annuals and class pictures. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... GRAVETTE HISTORICAL MUSEUM 503 Charlotte St SE. Gravette, AR 72736 ​ Ho urs Monday tours upon request between 10:00 am - 4 :00 pm Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm ​ Please call 479-787-5757 to schedule an appointment. ​ Step back in time with a visit to the Gravette Historical Museum. The museum consists of two buildings, the Kindley House and the museum annex. The Kindley House is the childhood home of World War I flying ace Capt. Field E. Kindley, who spent much of his childhood in Gravette. The home features period pieces, many of which have Gravette roots. The home is available for tours. The annex building is open Thursday through Saturday and contains numerous displays detailing Gravette's history. Museum Commission ​Steve Mitchael President John Mitchael Vice President Lavon Stark Secretary Bob Kelley Teasurer Louise Evans Jay Mitchael Patti Bertschy Betsy Meek Al Blair Randi VanNoy ​ Margie VanNoy ​ Janice Deaton Commission meetings are held quarterly at 6:30 PM in the museum display building next to the Kindley House. All meetings are open to the public.

The City of Gravette is a great place to start your career. The City offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Please return completed application to City Hall or email to info@GravetteAR.com . ​ The City of Gravette is an equal opportunity employer and provider. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... JOB OPPORTUNITIES Current Openings Firefighter Paramedic Forms Completed applications can be returned to City Hall at 202 Main Street NE during regular business hours or emailed to info@gravettear.com . ​ General Application Police Application Fire Application General Application ​ Return completed applications to City Hall or info@GravetteAR.com . Police Department Application Return completed applications to City Hall or info@GravetteAR.com . Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Gravette is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or veteran status as required by all federal and state laws. The city’s commitment in this regard extends to all employment related decisions and terms and conditions of employment, including job opportunities, promotions, pay and benefits.

The City of Gravette will host an annual Christmas Parade! The community is encouraged to participate by submitting floats, cars, and sometimes horses that follow the theme of that years parade! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... CHRISTMAS PARADE The City of Gravette will host its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade will be determined at a later date! Those interested in joining the parade as a participant can find the entry form below, at City Hall, or by emailing info@GravetteAR.com . Only the OFFICIAL PARADE SANTA CLAUS will be allowed in the parade. No other live Santa Claus will be allowed to participate in the parade. Trophies will be awarded for the most festive entry, best use of Christmas lights, and best use of the theme. Winners will be announced during the museum open house. ​ Prior to the Christmas parade, the Gravette Public Library will host an Open House beginning at 4:00 p.m. Hot cider, along with cookies baked by the Jolly Good Times Extension Homemakers Club, will be served by the Friends of the Gravette Public Library. Children will receive a snowflake ornament in keeping with the parade theme and an art kit from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, while supplies last. Following the Christmas parade, the Gravette Historical Museum will host its annual holiday open house on the museum grounds. The historic Kindley home will be open for guests to tour and the museum will be serving hot chocolate and cookies. Listen to sounds of the season performed by the Gravette High School band & choir. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for free pictures in the Gravette Community Building directly across from the museum. The fire department and police department will battle it out in the police versus fire chili cook-off held on the museum grounds. Guests can vote for their favorite chili with a monetary donation. The department with the most money raised wins and all donations will be donated to the department's charity of choice. Parade Entry Form

During the Christmas Season, the City of Gravette encourages it's residents to decorate their homes for the holiday! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST Join us for the 2024 holiday decorating contest! Participants are encouraged to decorate their homes to show their Christmas spirit. A map will be available showing participating homes so the public can explore all the holiday spirit on display. This event is hosted by the City of Gravette and prizes are sponsored by the Bank of Gravette. ​ RESIDENTIAL: Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and Community Choice residential entries within the city limits of Gravette. Residences outside the city limits are more than welcome to participate and will be included on the map but will not be part of the judging process. Prizes are to be determined. Judging will take place on as to be determined date. A map will be made available to the public showing the participating houses and the public will be encouraged to explore all of the holiday spirit on display. BUSINESS: Businesses are encouraged to participate and will be included on the map. They will not be judged as part of the competition. Register for the decorating contest HERE. There is no cost to participate. ​ Don't forget to submit your pick for the Community Choice Vote (only houses listed on the map can win)! Decorating Contest Form Community Choice Vote The map for the Holiday Decorating Contest will come back!

Community is key! Gravette strives to be known in Northwest Arkansas as a place that is uniquely independent and exceptionally family friendly. Through master planning initiatives, creative partnerships, and professional management of resources, Gravette seeks to be a model community. ​ Gravette is a City of the First Class with an estimated population of over 4,000 and a land mass of nearly 14-square miles. Gravette is located in the northwest corner of Benton County. Gravette is conveniently located within 15 minutes of most major cities and employers in Northwest Arkansas. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... ECONOMIC DASHBOARD POPULATION Place Gravette Benton County Arkansas 2020 estimated population Change since 2015 3,547 284,333 3,011,524 10.3% 19.4% 1.8% 2020-2015 Census ACS & 2020 Decennial Census Data GRAVETTE: POPULATION CHANGE GRAVETTE: AGE DISTRIBUTION 2020Census ACS Data GRAVETTE: POPULATION WITHIN DRIVE-TIME 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes Total Population 13,302 223,418 756,642 Total Households 4,845 84,092 285,184 11,545 244,582 770,237 Daytime Population 15 minute drive 30 minute drive 60 minute drive 2022 Esri data HOUSING LOCAL HOUSING DATA 6,298 housing units within a 15 minute drive 99,053 housing units within a 30 minute drive 326,057 housing units within a 60 minute drive 60.2% of homes owner-occupied in Gravette 39.8% of homes renter-occupied in Gravette 1,596 housing units in Gravette 2022 Esri data; 2020 Census ACS data MEDIAN HOME VALUES 2020 Census ACS data EDUCATION GRAVETTE: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2020Census ACS data PROXIMITY OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Crowder College NE Tech - Afton Campus NE Tech - Kansas Campus Western Benton Co. Career Center John Brown University NW Arkansas Community College Bryan University Harding University Ecclesia College Northwest Technical Institute University of Arkansas Within a 30 minute drive from Gravette Within a 60 minute drive from Gravette BUSINESS & LABOR LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE (OLDER THAN AGE 16) 2019-2015 Census ACS data EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION Production, transportation, material moving Natural resources, construction, maintenance Management, business, science, arts Sales, office Service 2020 Census ACS data UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Gravette Benton County Arkansas United States 2.2% 2.6% 5.2% 5.4% 2.3% 4.1% 2.4% 2.7% 5.3% 5.9% 5.1% 5.5% 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020-2018 Census ACS data TRANSPORTATION DRIVE TIME TO WORK FROM GRAVETTE 35-44 minutes 45-59 minutes <10 minutes 60+ minutes 15-19 minutes 30-34 minutes 25-29 minutes 30-34 minutes 10-14 minutes 20-24 minutes 2020 Census ACS data PROXIMITY TO HIGHWAYS G H Highway 59 Highway 72 Highway 279 Highway 549/Interstate 49 G H Downtown Gravette Downtown Hiwasse area of Gravette INCOME AND SPENDING GRAVETTE: MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2020-2015 Census ACS data COST OF LIVING INDEX COMPARISON INCLUDES GRAVETTE LIVING WAGE COMPARISON (2019) Source: https://livingwage.mit.edu/ GRAVETTE: SPENDING PATTERNS 23% of households earn more than $75,000 annually $2,981.54 annual consumer spending on entertainment and recreation $3,269.10 annual consumer spending on dining out $31,434,917 total retail sales (2021) $1,278,928/ $3,526,313 actual and potential restaurant sales (2017) 93% of adults went to a fast food restaurant in the last 6 months Median 2020 disposable income $45,037 2020 Census ACS data, 2022 Esri

Four state highways wind through Gravette, providing quick and convenient access to the rest of the region and neighboring states of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. Commuters can be in the nearby cities of Bentonville and Rogers in 10 minutes and in Springdale and Fayetteville in 20 minutes. Interstate 49, has three exits in Gravette and the corridor will eventually connect Canada to the Gulf Coast. Highway 59, running north and south, extends 138-miles from north of Neosho, Missouri, to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Highway 72, running east and west, spans from eastern Benton County all the way to the Oklahoma/Arkansas border. Highway 279, running north and south, starts near the Missouri/Arkansas border and ends near the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Most properties in Gravette are within a few minutes of one of these highways. Learn more about highways on the Arkansas Department of Transportation website . HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... TRANSPORTATION CONVENIENT ACCESS TO HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATE AND THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NATIONAL AIRPORT. Four state highways wind through Gravette, providing quick and convenient access to the rest of the region and neighboring states of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. Commuters can be in the nearby cities of Bentonville and Rogers in 10 minutes and in Springdale and Fayetteville in 20 minutes. Interstate 49, has three exits in Gravette and the corridor will eventually connect Canada to the Gulf Coast. Highway 59, running north and south, extends 138-miles from north of Neosho, Missouri, to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Highway 72, running east and west, spans from eastern Benton County all the way to the Oklahoma/Arkansas border. Highway 279, running north and south, starts near the Missouri/Arkansas border and ends near the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Most properties in Gravette are within a few minutes of one of these highways. Learn more about highways on the Arkansas Department of Transportation website . ​ GRAVETTE: HIGHWAY TRAFFIC COUNTS 2019 daily traffic counts in Gravette vary between around 7,000-10,000 in downtown Gravette and between 7,000-8,000 in the Hiwasse area of Gravette. View the interactive daily traffic count map on the Arkansas Department of Transportation website . HWY 549 (1) HWY 549 (1) HWY 549 (1) 2019 2018 2017 11,000 9,400 6,300 +17% +49% 5 year increase: 74.6% HWY 549 (2) HWY 549 (2) HWY 549 (2) 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 ​ 6,500 5,700 4,400 2,800 2,100 1,800 ​ +14% +29.5% +57.1% +33.3% +16.7% ​ ​ 5 year increase: 209.5% HWY 59 HWY 59 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 9,800 9,500 9,200 9,100 8,800 8,900 8,200 +3.2% +3.3% +1.1% +3.4% -1.1% +8.5% ​ 5 year increase: 11.4% HWY 72 HWY 72 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 9,100 8,000 6,900 6,300 5,800 6,000 5,200 +13.8% +16% +9.5% +8.6% -3.3% +15% ​ 5 year increase: 56.9% HWY 279 HWY 279 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 6,0005,700 4,900 4,100 4,100 3,700 3,900 +5.3% +16.3% +19.5% 0% +10.8% -5.2% ​ 5 year increase: 46.3% NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NATIONAL AIRPORT (XNA) ​ The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is 25 minutes south of Gravette and averages 50 flights a day to nearly 20 destinations throughout the country. In 2019, there were more than 922,000 enplanements from XNA. Smaller airstrips are located in Gravette and Decatur for private planes. CLOSE TO ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION Gravette

HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS Every holiday season for the last several years, the Gravette Fire Department has collected toys and clothing to distribute at Christmas time to local families who need extra support during the holidays. After seeing a need in the community, Chief David Orr and Captain Jared Weston are expanding the Christmas for Kids program in order to serve more families in the Gravette fire district. Through the holiday season, the Gravette Fire Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and clothing items as part of its Christmas for Kids collection and distribution. There is a collection box at Dollar General in Gravette and items are also being accepted at the Gravette Fire Station and Gravette City Hall. Monetary donations are also accepted and appreciated. All items are distributed to local families in the Gravette fire district, which includes the Gravette city limits and unincorporated areas of Benton County. The department was inspired to start the program after seeing its positive impact on children and families in rural fire districts in Southwest Missouri. Gravette Fire Department Captain Jared Weston has a personal connection to the program after seeing his father, Grady Weston, support the program in Newton County as Chief of the Newton County Rescue and Recovery. Captain Weston assisted with the Newton County program for several years before starting Christmas for Kids in Gravette. "One of his greatest wishes was to see no child go without on Christmas and so we hope to expand on his and many others’ hard work and to bring joy to many kids here in Gravette," says Captain Weston. The online application for assistance is available below. Paper applications are available at City Hall and can be returned via email to info@GravetteAR.com , at City Hall, or at the fire station. Applications are due by December 1 and will be evaluated by a review committee and then forwarded to the fire department to compile an assortment of gifts. Selected recipients will receive the gifts prior to Christmas. Chief Orr states, “Our hope is that every kid can have a great Christmas.” The Gravette fire district covers 53 square miles of both city and county response area and is staffed by career and volunteer firefighters. In 2018, the department responded to more than 1,000 fire and medical calls. TOY COLLECTION LOCATIONS Gravette City Hall 110 Second Ave. SE ​ Gravette Dollar General 404 First Ave. NE ​ Gravette Fire Station 309 First Ave. NW Christmas for Kids Application

City of Gravette, Arkansas 2018 Gravette Christmas Parade The City of Gravette will host its annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 4:30 PM on Main Street. The theme for this year's parade is 'Sounds of the Season.' Those interested in joining the parade as a participant can find the entry form online at www.GravetteAR.com , at City Hall, or by emailing info@GravetteAR.com . Trophies will be awarded for the most festive entry, best use of Christmas lights, and best use of the theme. Winners will be announced at the museum's open house that will immediately follow the parade. ​ ​ ​ After the parade, the Gravette Historical Museum will host a holiday open house, where guests can visit with Santa, eat cookies and drink cider, engage in crafts, and enjoy the bonfire. The Gravette Police and Fire departments will compete in a chili cook-off with money raised from samples going to the winner's charity of choice. The Gravette Historical Museum is located at 503 Charlotte Street SE.

Centennial Park is located in the heart of Gravette, near Main Street and Highway 59. This property was donated to the city by The Kansas City Southern Railway Company in 2001. It features a gazebo, train caboose, and picnic tables. Several food trucks are set up in this park year-round. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Centennial "Caboose" Park 105 First Avenue SW Gravette, AR 72736 Centennial Park is located in the heart of Gravette, near Main Street and Highway 59. This property was donated to the city by The Kansas City Southern Railway Company in 2001. It features a gazebo, train caboose, and picnic tables. Several food trucks are set up in this park year-round. To inquire about setting up a food truck, please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757.