Code Enforcement

The mission of the Code Enforcement Division is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens, and preserve the aesthetic character of Bentonville through the enforcement of city ordinances, the Property Maintenance Code, and provide staff support for the Criminal Nuisance Abatement Board.

The overall purpose of this code is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance, appearance, and condition of residential, rental, housing, commercial, business, and industrial premises; to require structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire, nuisances, and other hazards; to conserve and maintain the viable housing stock to basic standards essential for occupancy and use. When a property is in violation of this code, the owners are advised in writing of the violations and the corrective action required to comply with the code.

Darren Warren
Code Enforcement Officer
dwarren@bentonvillear.com