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  1. Ordinance No. 1515 - Fireworks Ordinance - September 14, 1995

    Prohibits the manufacture, storage, selling and use of fireworks within the city limits. Allows the use of fireworks on the days of December 31, January 1, July 2, 3, 4 and 5 between 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

  2. Ordinance No. 1671 - Adoption of Animal Control Code - May 18, 2000

    Adopted the current laws regarding animals within the city limits.

  3. Ordinance No. 1675 - Storm Water Drainage Ordinance - June 15, 2000

    Adopted the current regulations for development of property to limit stormwater runoff and set procedure for development of land to receive approval of compliance with the standards of this Ordinance.

  4. Ordinance No. 1697 - Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance - November 16, 2000

    Adopted the current regulations to for the development of land to prevent flood damage and set procedure for development of land to receive approval of compliance with the standards of this Ordinance.

  5. Ordinance No. 1895 - Regulates Loud Noises Within the City - December 15, 2005

    Prohibits loud noises within the city limits, sets list of exemptions from the Ordinance and prescribes a penalty.

  6. Ordinance No. 2052 - Solid Waste Ordinance - May 21, 2009

    Adopted the current solid waste management plan for the City.

  7. Ordinance No. 2084 - Weed & Grass Regulations - August 19, 2010

    Adopted the current standards for the length of grass height with the city limits, set a procedure to have the property owners to comply with the Ordinance or have the City cut the grass and sets a procedure to place a lien on the property.

  8. Ordinance No. 2085 - Solid Waste Amendment - August 19, 2010

    Added mobile home into to the Solid Waste Ordinance definition of residential building.

  9. Ordinance No. 2092 - Solid Waste Amendment - October 21, 2010

    Allowed the purchase of a second trash cart by residents.

  10. Ordinance No. 2124 - International Property and Maintenance Code - May 17, 2012

    Adopted the current property maintenance codes for property within the city limits.

  11. Ordinance No. 2252 - Regulating Street Cutting Ordinance - July 21, 2016

    Adopted the current regulations for the cutting of streets and other public right of way/easement issues within the city limits.

  12. Ordinance No. 2291 - Private Club Permitting Process for On Premise Alcohol Consumption Ordinance - November 16, 2017

    Adopted a procedure allowed by state law for the permitting by the City of on premise alcoholic consumption at private clubs within the city limits.

  13. Ordinance No. 2358 - Levy of City One Cent Sales & Use Tax - July 7, 2020

    Adopted the current one (1) cent sales tax levy. Expires December 31, 2025.

  14. Ordinance No. 2359 - Special Election of City One Cent Sales & Use Tax - July 7, 2020

    Set the special election for the current one (1) cent sales tax levy.

  15. Ordinance No. 2449 - Establishment of Entertainment District - April 20, 2023

    Established an entertainment district in downtown Russellville allowing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages within said district.

  16. Ordinance No. 2450 - Adopting the Current State Codes as the City Codes - May 18, 2023

    Adopted the current State Codes as the City Codes and prescribed a penalty.

  17. Ordinance No. 2452 - Establishing Code for Permit and Review Fees for Adopted State Codes - June 13, 2023

    Set a fee schedule for the City Codes adopted by Ordinance No. 2450.

  18. Ordinance No. 2460 - City Administration Code - July 20, 2023

    Codified the various ordinances establishing city elected offices, city boards and commissions and city departments into one (1) code.

Community Development Forms & Permits

  1. Alcoholic Beverage Control website