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The Gravette Dog Park is located right off Main Street and features separate play areas for large and small dogs. The space is pleasantly shaded and features benches for owners and faux fire hydrants for the dogs. This park is adjacent to Old Town Park. ​ ​ HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Gravette Dog Park 701 Main Street Gravette, AR 72736 The Gravette Dog Park is located right off Main Street and features separate play areas for large and small dogs. The space is pleasantly shaded and features benches for owners and faux fire hydrants for the dogs. This park is adjacent to Old Town Park. ​ ​

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 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

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 City of Gravette operates a water and sewer system that services much of the City. Services extend beyond City limits to other areas in northwest Benton County. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... WATER, SEWER, AND WASTE To get water or sewer turned on, please come by City Hall to complete a water application and pay a deposit. If you are the property owner, the deposit is $50.00. If you are renting the property, the deposit is $100.00. Deposits may be waived if an acceptable letter of credit from a previous water utility is provided. Please bring your current lease or mortgage agreement and a valid form of identification such as a driver's license, state identification, or passport. Water bills are due on the 25th of every month and can be paid by mail, by phone, in person, or online. Auto-draft is also available. ​ By mail: 202 Main St. NE, Gravette, AR 72736 By phone: 479-787-5757 opt. 1 In person: 202 Main St. NE, Gravette, AR 72736 (City Hall side) Online: click HERE Auto-draft: ask for the form at City Hall ​ The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is available HERE. ​ The City of Gravette has a contract with Republic Services for weekly curbside trash collection. Each customer receives one 95-gallon trash cart and day of pick up depends upon where you live in the city. See map below for pickup days. To request trash service, please contact City Hall. As part of the trash service, residents in good standing may have one bulky item per week picked up by Republic at no cost. Bulky items are items that are too big to fit in the trash can and include furniture, mattresses, and more. To schedule this service, please email bulk401@RepublicServices.com or call 1-800-627-1717. ​ A city dumpster is available to Gravette residents at a cost of $30 per pickup truck load and $60 per trailer load. The dumpster is available for use to non-Gravette residents at a cost of $45 per pickup load and $75 per trailer load. During the first full week of every month, dumpster use is reduced to half-price for Gravette residents only. Please come to City Hall to pay. Your paid receipt is required prior to use of the dumpster. ​ Self-service recycling trailers are stationed near Pop Allum Park and the city shop, located at 801 Plant Access Road. There is no fee to use the recycling trailers. Plastic bottles and jugs (#1, #2), aluminum cans, steel food cans, cardboard, and glass bottles and jars are accepted. Bottles, cans, and jars should be rinsed and not bagged up. Cardboard should be broken down and flattened. For more information, check HERE . ​ ​ Utility & Trash Application Trash Collection Map Holiday Trash Schedule Pay Utility Bill

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.

Gravette Day is one of the community's biggest and best events! Celebrate the founding of Gravette with a parade, pageants, car show, games, food trucks, vendor booths, live music, and more! The City of Gravette The Heart of Hometown America HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... GRAVETTE DAY 2019 The 126th annual Gravette Day will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2019, in Gravette, Arkansas. The theme this year is “Making Memories”. Festivities will primarily take place in Kindley Park, conveniently located immediately off Highway 72. This annual celebration draws approximately 2,500 guests from across the area. ​ NEW THIS YEAR 5K RUN/WALK The Gravette Day 5K Run/Walk will start at 8:00 AM. Proceeds from this 5K will benefit Gravette's Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop funds allow officers with the Gravette Police Department to take students from the Gravette School District shopping for Christmas. Children are nominated by the school counselor and come from a family who may have difficulty providing Christmas presents for their kids. Your support helps ensure that Christmas is a possibility for kids who need it most! Sign up HERE. ​ CAR BASH The Gravette Fire Department will host a car bash after the parade. Participants can purchase the opportunity to take a hammer to a car. Proceeds benefit fire department programs and equipment purchases. ​ KIDS ZONE The Kids Zone has expanded! This year there will be a rock wall, trampoline bouncer, more inflatables, and a few carnival style rides. ​ MAIN STREET AFTER HOURS After the pageants, head over to Main Street for karaoke, sidewalk art, XL yard games, baggo, and more. Bring a chair and enjoy a good time! ​ RETURNING FAVORITES Music this year will be provided by Bottle Rocket. They play a mix of popular songs and classic favorites and are sure to get everyone up and moving! ​ The Kiwanis Club will host their annual pancake breakfast in the Middle School cafeteria. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis programs. The Old Town String Band will perform during the breakfast. The art show will take place in the Civic Center this year and will feature art represented through a variety of mediums. The historical museum will host Dutch oven demonstrations on the museum grounds. ​ The high school football team will host a scrimmage game at Lions Stadium. Lions fans of all ages will surely enjoy getting a sneak preview of what's to come for the 2019 football season. The car show will start at 11:00 AM on Charlotte St. SE across from the Civic Center. Guests have the opportunity to take a look at some classics and other great show cars. ​ The parade will head toward Main Street at 12:00 PM and feature Grand Marshal Steve Huckriede. Steve is known to many in the community for his documentation of life of the community through his photographs. Steve can be found at sporting events, community gatherings, or searching for his next great picture. ​ There will be three food vendors and a shaved ice vendor at Kindley Park. Food options will be traditional carnival style food, barbeque, and Asian cuisine. An expanded vendor area will feature booths selling goods such as boutique clothing, purses, essential oils, jewelry, home decor, meal solutions, quilts, and more. ​ Pageants will start after the live music. Contents from newborn to age 21 will take the stage with the goal of winning their respective division. Miss Teen Gravette 2019 and Miss Gravette 2019 will be crowned at 7:30 PM. ​ There are many ways to participate in the wonderful community event. Forms to enter the secure a vendor booth, volunteer, or enter the parade are below. Pageant entry forms will be added in the next few weeks. Directions on how and where to turn in the forms are included on each form. For more information on the parade, vendor booths, or to volunteer, contact City Hall at 479-787-5757 or email info@GravetteAR.com . ​ ​ Vendor Booth Form Tot-to-Preteen Pageant Form 5K Run/Walk Registration Miss/Teen Pageant Form 5K Run/Walk Route Map Parade Entry Form Volunteer Form Schedule of Events REGISTRATION CLOSED REGISTRATION CLOSED

The Gravette Civic was recently renovated in 2018. This expansive building contains multiple rooms, including a large meeting room, a conference room with conference table and chairs, a small meeting room, and full kitchen. The building is rented as a whole unit. This space is perfect for wedding receptions, birthday parties, or team meetings. For inquiries about rental availability, please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757. This building is available by reservation only. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Gravette Civic Center 401 Charlotte Street SE Gravette, AR 72736 The Gravette Civic was recently renovated in 2018. This expansive building contains multiple rooms, including a large meeting room, a conference room with conference table and chairs, a small meeting room, and full kitchen. The building is rented as a whole unit. This space is perfect for wedding receptions, birthday parties, or team meetings. For inquiries about rental availability, please contact City Hall at 479-787-5757. This building is available by reservation only. Building Rental Form

Visit the Gravette Community Building! HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Gravette Community Building 502 Charlotte St. SE Gravette, AR 72736 The Gravette Community Building, located at 502 Charlotte St. SE in Gravette, was recently remodeled in 2019. This building was formerly used as a Gravette School District Home Economics building several decades ago. The remodeled building was designed for use as a community room where class reunions, family reunions, meetings, and other gatherings can be held. This building received a complete makeover while maintaining much of its original history and character. The original siding, wood floors, fireplace, and one of the demonstration kitchens were kept to preserve the history of the building. The building was originally a mess hall at Camp Crowder, located near Neosho, Missouri. Post War, it and one other building were purchased in August of 1947 thanks to the Smith-Hughes Act which authorized the use of federal funds for vocational education in public schools. The buildings were moved to Gravette where they were reconstructed and began their life as school buildings. The original home economics teaching kitchen was saved as a crucial part of the design and now features an exhibit about what a Home-Ec class would have been like during the 1950’s. Other exhibits in the building will reflect the history of the City of Gravette and the surrounding area. The Museum will maintain these exhibits as part of its community outreach program. ​ This building was purchased from the Gravette School District in 2017 by the City of Gravette. Through a grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and several private donations, the City of Gravette and the Gravette Historical Museum partnered to undertake the renovation of the building thus saving this important piece of Gravette history. Building Rental Form

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

Keep up to date with the meeting schedule for the City Council, Planning Commission, Library Advisory Board, and Museum Commission. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... City Council Meeting Schedule Planning Comm. Meeting Schedule

Part of what makes the City of Gravette exceptionally family friendly is the fantastic parks and buildings available for community use. The City has worked diligently over the last several years to upgrade existing parks and create new ones. HOME About Departments Events Doing Business News & Announcements Meeting Calendar Report a Concern Contact Us More... Walk/Bike Trail Scenic Trail 701 Third Ave. SW (parking) Gravette, AR 72736 The Scenic Trail of the Gravette walk/bike trail was constructed in 2020. It is approximately 0.55-miles in length and is partly situated in a scenic, wooded area. Trail users can park at the old city treatment plant (701 Third Ave. SW) to access the trail. There is a seating area along the trail dedicated to John Richard and Frances Meade as a symbol of appreciation for their support of the Gravette trail system. This trail is paved and appropriate for strollers. ​ Future additional trail connection to the Scenic Trail is planned and is expected to be completed in 2021/2022.