Applications

Most applications are only accepted through the city's online eTrakit system. Many applications are accepted with a Public User account in eTrakit. However, some applications require a Registered User account. To become a Registered User, please contact our office at 479-271-3108.

To learn more about eTrakit, visit the "Using eTrakit" page for useful guides and tutorials.

Development Applications

The Planning Department accepts applications for large scale developments, lot splits, property line adjustments, preliminary plats and final plats.

  • For large scale development, lot split, property line adjustment, preliminary plat and final plat applications, apply online through eTrakit. These applications required a Registered User Account. Please call 479-271-3122 to obtain a Registered User account. For more information, visit the "Using eTrakit" page.

Zoning Applications

The Planning Department accepts applications for rezonings, conditional uses, land use plan amendments and variances.

  • For zoning, conditional use and variance applications, apply online through eTrakit. These applications required a Registered User account. Please call 479-271-3122 to obtain a Registered User account. For more information, visit the "Using eTrakit" page. 
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  1. Development Services


    Physical Address
    305 SW A Street
    Bentonville, AR 72712


Sign Permit

All new signs, replacement of sign faces, and remodel or renovation of signs must first obtain a sign permit. Visit the Sign Code page for more details on sign regulations and application requirements.

  • For a sign permit, apply online through eTrakit. This application requires a Registered User account. Please call 479-271-3108 to obtain a Registered User account. For more information, visit the "Using eTrakit" page. 

Applications for a permanent sign requires the applicant to also submit a Code Compliance Application.

  • For code compliance, apply online through eTrakit. These applications are accepted with a Public User account.

Food Vendor Permit

Outdoor and mobile food vendors must first obtain an outdoor vendor permit. 

  • For an outdoor vendor permit, apply online through eTrakitThis application is accepted with a Public User account. For more information, visit the "Using eTrakit" page. 

Residential Child Care Conditional Use (paper application)