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Scott County, Arkansas

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Scott County, Arkansas

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Unincorporated Scott County, Arkansas appears not to require a county building permit, but we could not confirm that policy in an adopted county ordinance1. The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide, while cities may run their own building-permit and zoning systems21. Septic construction and operation permits remain under the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent throughout the county3.

At a glance

Building permit
Appears not required; confirm with the County Judge1
Zoning
No adopted county ordinance was confirmed4
Septic permits
State construction and operation permits required5
Owner-builder
Licensing exemption for one own residence per year6
Farm buildings
Nonresidential farm buildings have limited state electrical exemptions7
Minimum lot size
No general county minimum confirmed; septic subdivision rules can control8
RV or tiny-home living
Private-land occupancy rule not confirmed4

Who to call

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Scott County Judge's Office

Chief executive of Scott County government. Arkansas law makes the county judge responsible for operating the county road system and administering county ordinances; there is no separate county building or zoning department.

(479) 637-2155

Septic permits

Arkansas Department of Health, Onsite Wastewater Program (Environmental Health)

Septic (onsite wastewater) permits for Scott County, working through an environmental health specialist assigned to the local county health department under Arkansas's statewide Onsite Wastewater Program.

501-661-2171

4815 W. Markham Street, Slot 46, Little Rock, AR 72205

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Scott County, Arkansas?

Unincorporated Scott County appears not to require a county building permit, but no adopted county ordinance or official permit policy was located to settle the question1. Confirm the current building-permit process with the Scott County Judge before starting work9. The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide and supplies the fire, building, and residential code for Arkansas jurisdictions10. That statewide building code does not prove that Scott County operates a local building-permit or inspection program11. Inside an incorporated municipality, ask the city whether it requires a building permit or inspections; the rural county answer does not establish municipal requirements1. Septic construction and operation permits remain a separate state health process3.

Who issues building permits in Scott County?

Scott County's listed offices do not include a building department or building inspector1. The Scott County Judge's Office operates the county road system and administers quorum-court ordinances, making it the first call about a building permit, county-road access, or a local inspection for an unincorporated parcel9. Inside a city, ask that city whether it issues building permits or zoning approval because the unincorporated-county finding does not answer municipal requirements14. Septic authority does not move to the city: the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent handles septic construction and operation permits3. The state health program supports environmental health specialists in county health departments12. Scott County's published material did not confirm an ordinary residential building-inspection schedule or certificate-of-occupancy process, so ask the County Judge whether either applies at the site9.

Does Scott County have zoning?

Scott County appears not to administer countywide zoning, but we could not confirm an adopted ordinance or an official statement that unincorporated land is unzoned4. Do not treat that gap as proof that a parcel has no setbacks, minimum dwelling size, height limit, lot-coverage rule, or restrictions on manufactured homes and accessory dwellings. Arkansas counties may zone all or part of their unincorporated territory through a county planning board13. Ask the Scott County Judge whether the parcel needs county zoning approval or lies in a regulated area9. Inside a municipality, ask the city about zoning approval; septic construction and operation permits still come from the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent43. A municipality with zoning must allow manufactured homes on individually owned lots in at least one residential district, although reasonable placement conditions and private covenants may still apply14.

How do septic permits work in Scott County?

Scott County septic approval runs through the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent15. A septic construction permit is required before a system is built, altered, repaired, or extended; the system must then be inspected and approved before the owner receives the operation permit and begins using it3. The application must include soil or percolation results, lot dimensions, system design, and layout16. Review fees begin at $30 for a structure no larger than 1,500 square feet and reach $150 above 4,000 square feet17. Only about 5.7% of county soils lack severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so make septic approval a purchase contingency18. If an available sanitary sewer is within 300 feet of the building exit and connection does not cross another person's property, the premises must connect instead of using an onsite system19.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Scott County?

We could not confirm a Scott County rule allowing or prohibiting long-term RV living, temporary camping, or tiny-home occupancy on private land. Arkansas regulates a recreational-vehicle park with at least 3 spaces used for transient stays, typically by the night or week, and requires Department of Health approval before park construction or alteration20. In a regulated park, a tiny house on wheels is treated as a mobile home when plumbed and inspected under the Arkansas Plumbing Code and otherwise as a recreational vehicle21. Those park rules do not decide whether one household may camp or occupy an RV or tiny home on its own parcel. Ask the Scott County Judge about zoning approval and occupancy rules, and ask the state septic program about wastewater approval, before moving onto the land912.

Building a home in Scott County: the steps, in order

  1. Verify the parcel boundary and ownership because about 64.7% of Scott County is federal land22.
  2. Ask the Scott County Judge whether an unincorporated site needs a building permit, zoning approval, floodplain approval, road-access approval, inspection, or occupancy approval9.
  3. For land inside a municipality, ask the city separately about its building permit and zoning approval; keep septic construction and operation permits with the state health process143.
  4. Determine whether sewer connection is required; otherwise have the septic site evaluated and obtain construction approval1916.
  5. Design the home to the statewide Arkansas Fire Prevention Code2.
  6. An owner building the owner's own residence has a contractor-licensing exemption for no more than 1 residence in a calendar year, but other rules still apply6.
  7. Complete the septic inspection and secure the operation permit before use3.

What to check before you buy land in Scott County

Verify title and boundaries carefully because about 64.7% of Scott County is federal land22. Make septic feasibility a priority: only about 5.7% of county soils lack severe limits for a conventional drain field18. If land will be divided for residential development, Arkansas rules regulate a division into at least 3 lots when any lot is smaller than 3 acres under the stated conditions, and construction cannot start before final Department of Health approval of the onsite-wastewater submission23. Confirm the water source, legal access, floodplain status, utility availability, and municipal boundary before closing. Public and semi-public wells need written Department of Health approval before construction, but that rule does not establish a permit requirement for an ordinary private domestic well24. Nonresidential farm buildings have limited state electrical licensing and code-authority exemptions, not a blanket exemption from building, zoning, floodplain, or wastewater rules7.

Watch-outs

  • Scott County's building-permit, inspection, certificate-of-occupancy, and countywide zoning policies were not confirmed in adopted county materials; ask the County Judge before relying on an absence of listed departments9.
  • The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide, but statewide code coverage does not confirm a Scott County building-permit or inspection program1110.
  • An available sanitary sewer within 300 feet can require connection instead of a septic system when the connection does not cross another person's property19.

Sources

  1. Arkansas.gov - Scott County (2026 county census)
  2. 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code - Arkansas Legislative Council agenda materials, quoted and re-checked
  3. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  4. Arkansas.gov - Scott County (2026 county census)
  5. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  6. Home Improvement New Application, quoted and re-checked
  7. 17 CAR § 210-602. Construction and exemptions, quoted and re-checked
  8. 14 CAR § 21-405. Subdivisions, quoted and re-checked
  9. Scott County Judge's Office (scottcountyar.com)
  10. Part 15. 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Rules, quoted and re-checked
  11. 20 CAR § 43-142. Physical facilities - Code of Arkansas Rules, quoted and re-checked
  12. Arkansas Department of Health, Onsite Wastewater Program (Environmental Health) (healthy.arkansas.gov)
  13. arkleg.state.ar.us (Arkansas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  14. Arkansas SB407 — Municipal regulation of manufactured homes, quoted and re-checked
  15. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  16. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  17. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  18. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  19. Rules Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems (2024), quoted and re-checked
  20. codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, quoted and re-checked
  21. 20 CAR § 138-101. Definitions, quoted and re-checked
  22. Federal land share: Bolthole Index county data
  23. 14 CAR § 21-102. Definitions, quoted and re-checked
  24. Arkansas Water Well Construction Commission Rules (2020), quoted and re-checked

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like all 5 of the neighbors with published rules, Scott County has no countywide zoning.

RuleScott CountySebastian CountyPolk CountyMontgomery CountyLogan CountyYell CountyFranklin County
Building permitNot requiredLimitedNot requiredNot requiredLimitedNot requiredNot required
County zoningNoNoNoNot publishedNoNoNo
Septic permitsAR Dept. of HealthAR Dept. of HealthAR Dept. of HealthAR Dept. of HealthAR Dept. of HealthADHAR Dept. of Health

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Scott County in Arkansas

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How Scott County scores

Seclusion85100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency47100% ev.
Admin Boringness85100% ev.
Durability39100% ev.
Property Autonomy47100% ev.
Carry Cost8696% ev.

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$164kTypical home
0.4%Property tax
$3,109Land / acre
54.1"Annual rain
11.9% of yrsSevere drought
24.7 / yr (+18)Mid-century 100°F days
17.9 daysMid-century dry spell
2.7" (+6.5%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.44×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$1,481Home insurance / yr
1.1% / yrInsurance growth
0.36%Nonrenewal rate
single ZIP shrunk to state medianInsurance basis
4,926People within 30 min
538,270People within 2 hr
12,720Radius comparison (15 mi)
11People / sq mi
64.7%Federal land
60.2%Land at 15% slope or less
5.7%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
31,488 acWorkable land screen
85.1%Wooded land
50.2 tonsBiomass / forest ac
60.4°FAvg temp

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Answers from the rulebook for Scott County

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Scott County rules

  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    No county planning or zoning department is listed for Scott County; county zoning is optional in Arkansas and not adopted here, so land-use control is municipal only.

    Arkansas.gov - Scott County ↗Scouted from the county site, not yet independently re-checked

Arkansas rules that apply here

  • Building permitLimited

    Construction subject to the Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments.

    • The source does not impose a single statewide building-permit requirement for all private residential and commercial construction.
    • Local governments may establish prior plan approval, building-permit requirements, and construction inspections.
    • Counties, cities, or municipalities that issue building permits for new building construction are required to adopt the Arkansas Energy Code for new construction, additions, and renovations.
    • The cited document is the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code; current Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applicability should be confirmed separately.
    “A local government may exercise other administrative and enforcement procedures that it deems necessary to affect the purposes of this Code, including, but not limited to, prior plan approval, building permit requirements, and inspections during the course of construction.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Construction subject to the Arkansas Building Code statewide minimums, including rural and unincorporated areas.
      “They apply statewide even in areas when no permit or inspections are required.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Arkansas residential-contractor licensing for an owner acting as the contractor in construction of the owner’s residence or as the owner’s own home-improvement contractor on the owner’s property; applicable in Scott County because the rule is statewide.

    • The owner constructing his or her residence is exempt unless he or she builds more than one residence during any calendar year.
    • The owner of a single-family residence acting as his or her own home-improvement contractor must be working on his or her own property.
    • The exemption concerns contractor licensing and does not establish exemption from any applicable building code, permit, inspection, septic, zoning, or other local or state requirement.
    • The statute also lists exemptions for subcontractors working for a properly licensed contractor and contractors licensed by another Arkansas licensing agency or board when performing work within that license’s scope.
    • A separate exemption applies to projects costing no more than $2,000, but it does not apply when construction work is divided into separate contracts of amounts less than $2,000.

    maximum residences constructed by owner under residence exemption: <= 1 residence per calendar year (The exemption does not apply if the owner builds more than one residence during any calendar year.) · small-project licensing exemption threshold: <= 2000 USD (Does not apply when the work necessary to complete the project is divided into separate contracts of amounts less than $2,000.)

    “The owner of a single family residence acting as his or her own home improvement contractor on his or her own property;”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Available (with conditions) — Arkansas residential contractor licensing for an individual constructing the individual’s own residence or an owner of a single-family residence acting as the owner’s own home-improvement contractor on the owner’s property.
      “construction of his or her residence unless he or she builds more than one (1) residence during any calendar year;”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted

    Building-code requirements applicable in Scott County, including rural and unincorporated areas, under the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code.

    • The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Rules, 2021 Edition, state an effective date of January 1, 2023.
    • The statewide code is a minimum code framework; the cited summary states it applies to all jurisdictions within Arkansas.
    • The source describes the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as comprising fire, building, and residential code volumes; this claim concerns adoption and applicability, not whether a separate local permit or inspection program exists.

    effective date: 2023-01-01 · geographic applicability: all jurisdictions within Arkansas

    “The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide and is the fire and building code for all jurisdictions within Arkansas.”
    7 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Construction, alteration, and related building-code compliance in Scott County as part of Arkansas statewide coverage.
      “The International Fire Code, 2012 2021 Edition, the International Building Code, 2012 2021 Edition, and the International Residential Code, 2012 2021Edition, as published by the International Code Council and the rules, as amended, and adopted by the Arkansas State Fire Marshal, shall constitute the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2012 2021 Edition. These Rules shall be effective January 1, 2023.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as a statewide building-code overlay applicable in Scott County.
      “The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code is the fire prevention code for the State of Arkansas;”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Building-code requirements applicable statewide, including Scott County and its jurisdictions.
      “The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide and is the fire and building code for all jurisdictions within Arkansas.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Building and residential construction subject to the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code in Scott County and throughout Arkansas.
      “The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code applies statewide and is the fire and building code for all jurisdictions within Arkansas.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — New structures and applicable alterations, additions, changes in use, and changes in structures throughout Arkansas, under the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, including Volume II for building-code requirements and Volume III for residential-code requirements.
      “Each district, county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall only adopt and enforce the provisions of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 2021 Edition. [...] The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the International Building Code Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II, and any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the International Building Code, Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II, shall be made in accordance therewith.”
    • Partial — State projects in Arkansas.
      “The adopted building code for state projects is the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, as adopted by the Division of Arkansas State Police, State Fire Marshal’s office.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — State projects in Arkansas subject to the Building Authority Division design-review rules.
      “The adopted building code for state projects is the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, 12 CAR pt. 15, as adopted by the Division of Arkansas State Police, State Fire Marshal’s office. Arkansas laws and this subchapter shall have precedence over the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code where they exceed the requirements of the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. All project designs shall comply with all Arkansas laws and the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Other codes, rules, or standards may be applicable to a specific project. It is the department’s and design professional’s responsibility to determine all applicable codes for each specific project.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    Construction or work that must comply with the Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction Supplements and Amendments.

    • Inspection is required for construction or work that must comply with the cited Code.
    • Inspection may be performed by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Energy Office, its agent, or the code official.
    • Code officials within a county or municipality that has adopted the Code and normally conducts final inspections shall perform final inspection and approval when the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
    • The local government may conduct additional inspections during construction.
    “Construction or work that must comply with this Code shall be subject to inspection by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission - Energy Office or its agent, or by the code official.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
  • Certificate of occupancyLimited

    Open-enrollment public charter schools commencing student operations in a new or renovated facility anywhere in Arkansas.

    • Before commencing operations with students, the school must obtain one of three alternative approvals for the new construction or renovation.
    • The alternatives are: a certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official and approved by the state fire marshal; a certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or a certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.
    • A certificate of occupancy is therefore not independently mandatory when one of the two listed alternative approvals is obtained.
    “An open-enrollment public charter school shall not commence operations with students in any new or renovated facility unless the school has obtained for the new construction or renovation: (1) A certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official, approved by the state fire marshal; (2) A certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or (3) A certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — State of Arkansas construction projects administered by a state owner or agency.
      “Certificates of Occupancy are not issued by any one State Agency for State projects. The responsibility therefore rests with the Owner/Agency of the project.”
    • Limited — Buildings subject to the Arkansas Energy Code when located in a county or municipality that has adopted the Code and conducts final inspections as part of normal operations.
      “An open-enrollment public charter school shall not commence operations with students in any new or renovated facility unless the school has obtained for the new construction or renovation: (1) A certificate of occupancy issued by a local code official, approved by the state fire marshal; (2) A certificate of occupancy or other approval of the state fire marshal; or (3) A certificate of substantial completion issued by a licensed architect.”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Residential subdivisions governed by Arkansas onsite-wastewater rules where local ordinances are absent or where lots are evaluated for onsite wastewater suitability.

    • The rule concerns subdivision and onsite-wastewater approval, not a universal minimum lot size for every parcel in Arkansas.
    • For lots less than three acres proposed for subdivision development, soil-depth requirements apply.
    • Drip dispersal may be used to determine minimum lot size only when the listed bedrock, flagged absorption-area, and legal-description criteria are met.

    lot size threshold: < 3 acres (Applies to lots proposed for subdivision development under the cited onsite-wastewater rule.) · minimum lot size with drip dispersal design: >= 0.5 acre (Only when the criteria in 14 CAR § 21-405(a)(6)(A) are met.)

    “Drip dispersal design may be used in determining minimum lot size for subdivisions when the following criteria are met: [...] Lots using drip dispersal design for minimum lot size shall be five-tenths (0.5) of an acre or larger.”
  • Living in an RVLimited

    Occupancy of recreational vehicles in Arkansas recreational-vehicle parks regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health under 20 CAR Part 138.

    • The rule applies when three or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes and placement or maintenance services, or both, are provided for a fee, whether new or existing.
    • The parcel is considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park and must comply with 20 CAR Part 138.
    • The owner or operator is responsible for compliance.
    • Waivers or exceptions are considered case by case and approval is at the Department of Health's discretion.
    • Construction, alteration, repair, or extension of a mobile-home or recreational-vehicle park requires prior submission and department approval.
    • Detailed plans must include the park layout, sewage system, water source and distribution system, buildings, parking areas, dump stations, and topographical features.

    minimum spaces triggering park regulation: >= 3 spaces (Placement or maintenance services, or both, must be provided for a fee.)

    “Any parcel of land in which three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes, where placement or maintenance services, or both, are provided for a fee, whether new or existing, shall be: (1) Considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park; and (2) In compliance with this part.”
  • Tiny homesLimited

    Occupancy of tiny houses on wheels in Arkansas parcels operating as mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks with three or more paid spaces.

    • The rule expressly includes tiny houses on wheels among spaces triggering mobile-home or recreational-vehicle-park regulation.
    • Placement or maintenance services, or both, must be provided for a fee.
    • The parcel is considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park and must comply with 20 CAR Part 138.
    • The owner or operator is responsible for compliance.
    • Waivers or exceptions are considered case by case at the discretion of the Arkansas Department of Health.
    • Construction, alteration, repair, or extension of the park requires prior submission and Department approval.
    • Detailed plans and specifications must include the park layout, sewage system, water source and distribution system, buildings, parking areas, dump stations, and topographical features.
    • The rule does not establish a general statewide authorization or prohibition for a single tiny house on wheels outside a qualifying park.

    minimum qualifying spaces: >= 3 spaces (the spaces must be occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes)

    “three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — Tiny houses on wheels in Arkansas mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks, including any such park in Scott County.
      “intended as a habitable dwelling for one (1) or more individuals”
    • Limited — Occupancy of tiny houses on wheels in Arkansas mobile-home or recreational-vehicle parks regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health under 20 CAR Part 138.
      ““Tiny house on wheels” means a structure intended as a habitable dwelling for one (1) or more individuals which, for the purposes of this part, shall be considered a: (A) Mobile home, if plumbed and inspected in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65; or (B) Recreational vehicle, if not plumbed and inspected in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code;”
  • Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)

    Placement and residential occupancy of manufactured homes in Arkansas municipalities that have zoning ordinances, including municipalities within Scott County.

    • The municipality must have a zoning ordinance.
    • The municipality must allow placement on individually owned lots in at least one or more residential districts or zones.
    • Municipalities may establish reasonable placement conditions, including perimeter foundation enclosures, utility connections, setbacks, side or rear yard offsets, off-street parking, outbuildings, entries, porches, decks, stairs, and conditions applicable to other single-family dwellings in the same district or zone.
    • The cited law does not require manufactured homes to be permitted in historic districts.
    • Private covenants or bills of assurance are not superseded.
    “Municipalities that have zoning ordinances shall allow the placement of manufactured homes on individually-owned lots [...] within the municipality.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Allowed (with conditions) — Municipalities in Arkansas, including municipalities within Scott County, that have zoning ordinances
      “Municipalities that have zoning ordinances shall allow the placement of manufactured homes on individually-owned lots in at least one (1) or more residential districts or zones within the municipality.”
  • Who permits septicState

    Onsite wastewater systems in Scott County, including unincorporated areas, under Arkansas statewide rules.

    • The Arkansas Department of Health administers the program through its Department or Authorized Agent; the cited rule does not identify Scott County as a separate permitting authority.
    “2.8. Department. The Arkansas Department of Health. 2.9. Designated Representative (DR). A person certified by the Department to make percolation tests, system designs, and inspections subject to the Authorized Agent's final approval.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Construction, alteration, repair, extension, or operation of onsite wastewater systems statewide in Arkansas.

    • A completed permit application and detailed plans must be approved before construction of a building or residence.
    • Construction, installation, or modification requires permits for construction and operation before work begins.
    • A permit may be refused where public sewer is reasonably available or economically feasible, subject to the emergency-repair exception.
    • Emergency repairs may proceed without prior permit only if a permit is obtained within 10 working days.
    • Applications are made to the Department or its Authorized Agent; where no local Authorized Agent is designated, applications are made to the Department.
    • Construction must begin within one year after issuance or the permit must be revalidated.
    • The rule is effective September 5, 2024.

    public sewer connection distance: <= 300 feet (when available and connection can be made without crossing another person's property) · emergency repair permit deadline: 10 working days (after repairs are made) · permit review fee for structures 1,500 square feet or less: 30 USD · permit review fee for structures over 1,500 and up to 2,000 square feet: 45 USD · permit review fee for structures over 2,000 and up to 3,000 square feet: 90 USD · permit review fee for structures over 3,000 and up to 4,000 square feet: 120 USD · permit review fee for structures over 4,000 square feet: 150 USD · alteration, repair, or extension permit review fee: 30 USD

    “A completed Onsite Wastewater System Permit Application and detailed plans and specifications following the requirements found in Appendix F for the collection, treatment and/or renovation facilities for all wastes of a domestic nature, containing a predominance of human excreta and exclusive of industrial wastes shall be submitted to and receive the approval of the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent, prior to construction of a building or residence. [...] Permit requirement. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency until the owner first obtains a valid Permit for Construction issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Construction, alteration, repair, or extension of onsite wastewater systems in Scott County.
      “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality, or governmental agency to begin construction, alteration, repair, or extension of any onsite wastewater system, owned by any other person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency until the owner first obtains a valid Permit for Construction issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    Operation of onsite wastewater systems in Scott County, including systems administered through an authorized county or local health agent.

    • The system must first be inspected and approved by the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent.
    • The owner must obtain a Permit for Operation before beginning operation.
    • Construction, alteration, repair, or extension also requires a Permit for Construction before work begins.
    • Installers must notify the Authorized Agent at least 24 hours before beginning work; emergency repairs may proceed without prior notification if a permit is obtained within ten working days.
    • If no Authorized Agent has been designated for the county or city, applications are made to the Arkansas Department of Health.
    • A Permit for Construction, alteration, repair, extension, or operation shall be refused where public sewer systems are reasonably available or economically feasible, except as provided in Section 3.4; emergency repairs may be undertaken without prior issuance if a permit is obtained within ten working days.

    installer advance notice: 24 hours (Emergency repairs may be undertaken without prior notification if a permit is obtained within ten working days.) · construction permit commencement period: 1 year (The permit must be re-validated by the original submitting Designated Representative or the Department’s Authorized Agent.)

    “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency to begin operation of any onsite wastewater system until such system has been inspected and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent and the owner has first obtained a Permit for Operation issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — Operation of onsite wastewater systems statewide in Arkansas after installation or construction.
      “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, association, municipality or governmental agency to begin operation of any onsite wastewater system until such system has been inspected and approved by the Department or its Authorized Agent and the owner has first obtained a Permit for Operation issued by the Department or its Authorized Agent. [...] Within five (5) days, the installer shall submit the required documentation to the local health unit that the system has been installed pursuant to the approved permit. [...] After approval of the inspection, the Authorized Agent will approve and issue a Permit for Operation. The system shall not be used until the Permit for Operation is issued.”
  • Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)

    Use of composting or incinerating toilets as components of an Arkansas onsite wastewater system.

    • Only pre-manufactured composting or incinerating toilets authorized by the Department may be used.
    • The devices must be evaluated by an ANSI-approved laboratory under NSF Standard 41.
    • Wastewater other than urine and feces must be renovated or disposed of under Sections 8 or 9 of the rule.
    • Stabilized compost must be buried onsite or deposited in an approved sanitary landfill.
    • The system remains subject to applicable onsite wastewater permitting and approval requirements.
    “Only pre-manufactured composting or incinerating toilets authorized by the Department”
  • Well permitLimited

    Public and semi-public water-system wells constructed in Scott County.

    • The well must be located, designed, and constructed in accordance with the applicable Arkansas Department of Health rules.
    • Written approval from the Arkansas Department of Health is required before construction begins.
    • If it is uncertain whether the well is public or semi-public, the well contractor must obtain a written determination from the Arkansas Department of Health before construction.
    • Water-well construction or pump installation must be performed by or under a properly licensed Arkansas Water Well Contractor, and pump installation also requires a registered pump installer.
    “shall have written approval from the ADH prior to the start of construction”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Wells serving public and semi-public water systems in Arkansas.
      “Wells for public and semi-public water systems shall be located, designed, and constructed in accordance with the respective rules of the Department of Health and shall have written approval from the department prior to the start of construction. If uncertain that a well is public or semi-public, the well contractor shall obtain a written determination from the department prior to construction.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Premises in Scott County subject to Arkansas onsite wastewater rules when a sanitary sewer is available within the specified distance.

    • All premises shall be connected to a sanitary sewer when within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits a building on the property owner’s property and the sewer is available to the premises.
    • Connection must be possible without crossing another person’s property.
    • When this condition applies, privies, onsite wastewater systems, and other receptacles for human excreta may not be constructed, maintained, or used on the premises.
    • Plumbing must comply with the Arkansas State Plumbing Code.
    • The permit-refusal rule is subject to the express exception in Section 3.4 for existing installations and certain previously platted or previously permitted residential lots.
    • Emergency repairs may be undertaken without prior permit issuance if a permit is subsequently obtained within ten working days.

    sewer distance from building exit: <= 300 feet (Connection must be available without crossing another person's property.)

    “All premises shall be connected to a sanitary sewer when within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits a building on the property owner’s property and available to said premises when connection can be made without crossing another person's property. No privies, onsite wastewater systems or other receptacles for human excreta shall be constructed, maintained, or used on the premises. Plumbing shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the ARKANSAS STATE PLUMBING CODE (see Ark. Code Ann. §§ 17-38-101 et. seq.)”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Sewer (with conditions) — Homes and premises where a sanitary sewer is within 300 feet from the point where the sewer exits the building and available without crossing another person's property.
      “All premises shall be connected to a sanitary sewer when within three hundred feet (300’) from the point where the sewer exits a building on the property owner’s property and available to said premises when connection can be made without crossing another person's property.”
  • Agricultural exemptionConditional

    State and local sales-tax exemption for electricity, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas used by qualifying agricultural structures and qualifying aquaculture or horticulture equipment in Arkansas.

    • The utility must be separately metered and used only for the exempt purpose.
    • Multiple-use meters serving eligible and noneligible structures, facilities, or equipment do not qualify.
    • The farmer must obtain a certificate from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before the exemption is allowed and provide it to the utility supplier.
    • Qualifying agricultural structures include commercial poultry or livestock facilities, cattle or dairy facilities, and greenhouses used for commercial production.
    • Qualifying aquaculture or horticulture equipment includes specified cooling, collection, irrigation, pond-pumping, pond-aeration, and holding or sorting-tank equipment used in commercial operations.

    exemption start date: 2014-01-01 · eligible utilities: electricity, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (Must be separately metered and used only for the exempt purpose) · DFA certificate: true (Required before the exemption is allowed) · water exemption for commercial poultry farming start date: 2021-10-01 (Water must be used exclusively for poultry farming and separately metered)

    “Act 1441 of 2013 provides an exemption from state and local sales taxes for electricity, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas used by qualifying agricultural structures and qualifying aquaculture and horticulture equipment beginning January 1, 2014. The eligible utility must be separately metered and used only for the purpose of the exemption.”
    4 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Conditional — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure in Scott County, under Arkansas's statewide electrical licensing rule.
      “(a) The licensing requirements of Arkansas Code § 17-28-101 et seq. shall not apply to the following: [...] (4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;”
    • Available (with conditions) — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of a nonresidential farm building or structure in Arkansas, including Scott County.
      “The licensing requirements of Arkansas Code § 17-28-101 et seq. shall not apply to the following: [...] The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;”
    • Conditional — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of a nonresidential farm building or structure in Scott County, Arkansas, under the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act.
      “(a) The licensing requirements of Arkansas Code § 17-28-101 et seq. shall not apply to the following: [...] (4) The construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure; [...] (b) The requirements of the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, Arkansas Code § 20-31-101 et seq., shall not apply to the following: [...] (2) Any construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure; and”
    • Conditional — Construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of a nonresidential farm building or structure in Arkansas, as an exemption from the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act requirements.
      “(b) The requirements of the Arkansas Electrical Code Authority Act, Arkansas Code § 20-31-101 et seq., shall not apply to the following: [...] (2) Any construction, installation, maintenance, repair, or renovation of any nonresidential farm building or structure;”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Predominantly residential land divisions in Arkansas, including Scott County, where local ordinances are absent or where onsite wastewater approval is required.

    • In the absence of local ordinances, the state definition covers land divided or proposed to be divided into three or more lots or parcels, any of which contains less than three acres, as part of a uniform plan of development.
    • Construction of any type may not begin upon a lot in the subdivision until final approval of the onsite-wastewater submission by the Department of Health.
    • Local ordinances may separately define or regulate subdivision.

    lots or parcels: >= 3 lots or parcels (Applies under the state definition when local ordinances are absent.) · lot size threshold: < 3 acres (Any lot or parcel within the qualifying residential subdivision.)

    “Construction of any type shall not begin upon any lot in the subdivision until final approval of the submission for utilization of onsite wastewater systems within the subdivision has been made by the Department of Health.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision plats that are boundary surveys creating parcels in Arkansas.
      “Subdivision plats [...] are to be filed with the State Surveyor’s office [...] Filing is not required [...] for survey plats [...] located in a municipality [...]”
  • Driveway accessRequired

    Construction, reconstruction, modification, or relocation of access driveways on Arkansas State Highway right-of-way, including residential, commercial, and temporary access driveways.

    • No work may begin on State Highway right-of-way until the engineer issues the permit.
    • Applications are made to the District Engineer and include a work description, location, applicant contact information, and required drawings or deposit/bond.
    • An Access Management Agreement may require approval or a permit from the relevant jurisdiction; failure to provide it may be grounds for denial.
    • Commercial driveway permits generally require a minimum $1,000 deposit or bond per driveway, with governmental-entity waiver possible.
    • Temporary driveway access is limited to 120 days initially, extendable at 60-day intervals up to 240 days.

    commercial driveway deposit or bond: >= 1000 USD per driveway minimum (May be waived for governmental entities.) · temporary driveway initial duration: <= 120 days maximum (May be extended at 60-day intervals up to 240 total days.) · frontage limit: 50 feet or less (Limited to one driveway.) · rural setback inside adjoining property frontage: >= 10 feet minimum (Urban minimum is 5 feet; Section 6.9 exceptions may apply.)

    “A permit shall be obtained from the Department for all access driveways on State Highways.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development by an Arkansas state department on property within the boundaries of the hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division designated flood hazard area.

    • The rule applies to a state department proposing the development, not generally to all private or local development statewide.
    • The department must submit an application on a form approved by the Design Review Section.
    • The application must include the application number, date, department or property owner, site address or legal description, development type, brief description, base flood elevation, lowest-floor elevation, attachment acknowledgment, and applicant contact/signature information.
    • Supporting attachments should include the FEMA map, copies of other regulatory permits such as Clean Water Act sections 401 and 404 permits, elevation certificates, a certification of no increase in base flood elevation or no-rise certificate, a flood-proofing certificate, certifications for water supply, sanitary sewer, and on-site waste disposal systems, and notification of watercourse alteration or relocation.
    • The Design Review Section reviews and approves or disapproves the application; if approved, the floodplain administrator issues a development permit for the design phase.
    • The permit must be posted during construction; the site is reviewed before final acceptance; and noncompliant work requires correction or may be designated a nonconforming use site.
    • For riverine watercourse alteration or relocation, the department must notify the division, adjacent communities, and the state NFIP Coordinator at the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission before the alteration or relocation, submit copies to the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, maintain flood-carrying capacity, and provide an engineering study of before-and-after conditions prepared by a registered professional engineer.
    • For structures and equipment pads under the state rule, elevation requirements vary by FEMA-map and base-flood-elevation availability: two feet above adjacent grade where no FEMA map exists; two feet above the Building Authority Division base flood elevation where no nearby FEMA base flood elevation data exists; and one foot above the accepted or mapped base flood elevation in the circumstances specified by 22 CAR § 111-708.

    minimum elevation where no FEMA map exists and site is flood-prone: 2 feet above adjacent grade · minimum elevation where FEMA map exists but no base flood elevation data is provided within 500 feet: 2 feet above the Building Authority Division-established base flood elevation · minimum elevation where FEMA map exists, no site base flood elevation is provided, and a base flood elevation is available within 500 feet or from another authoritative source: 1 foot above the base flood elevation accepted by the division · minimum elevation where FEMA map provides a base flood elevation at the site: 1 foot above the elevation shown on the map in the flood insurance study, if available, or as interpolated between map elevations

    “When a department proposes to develop property within the boundaries of the hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division designated flood hazard area, the department shall submit an application for a development permit on a form approved by the Design Review Section.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Individual onsite wastewater permit reviews and subdivision plan reviews applicable to property in Scott County, Arkansas.

    • Fees are payable to the Arkansas Department of Health.
    • The review fee must be paid before issuance of Part 1 of the permit application.
    • There is no refund if the applicant does not proceed.
    • Construction must begin within one year of issuance or the permit must be re-validated.
    • For individual applications, the fee is $30 for structures of 1,500 square feet or less; $45 for structures over 1,500 and up to 2,000 square feet; $90 for structures over 2,000 and up to 3,000 square feet; $120 for structures over 3,000 and up to 4,000 square feet; $150 for structures over 4,000 square feet; and $30 for alteration, repair, or extension.
    • Auxiliary areas such as garages, carports, and porches are excluded when calculating residential square footage.
    • Subdivision plan review is at least $100 for one lot plus $25 for each additional lot, capped at $1,500.

    individual permit review fee, structure 1500 sq ft or less: 30 USD · individual permit review fee, structure over 1500 and up to 2000 sq ft: 45 USD · individual permit review fee, structure over 2000 and up to 3000 sq ft: 90 USD · individual permit review fee, structure over 3000 and up to 4000 sq ft: 120 USD · individual permit review fee, structure over 4000 sq ft: 150 USD · alteration, repair, or extension review fee: 30 USD · subdivision plan review fee, first lot: >= 100 USD (plus $25 for each following lot; maximum $1,500) · subdivision plan review fee, additional lot: per 25 USD (maximum total fee $1,500)

    “For structures one thousand five hundred square feet (1,500 sq. ft.) or less, the fee to review a permit application is thirty dollars ($30.00);”
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  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Onsite wastewater construction, operation, alteration, repair, and extension permitting for property in Scott County, Arkansas.

    • A completed permit application and detailed plans must be approved by the Arkansas Department of Health or its Authorized Agent before construction of a building or residence.
    • A valid Permit for Construction is required before construction, alteration, repair, or extension of an onsite wastewater system.
    • The system must be inspected and approved and a Permit for Operation obtained before operation or use.
    • The installer must notify the Authorized Agent at least 24 hours before work begins; emergency repairs may proceed without prior notice if a permit is obtained within ten working days.
    • If no Authorized Agent has been designated for the county, applications must be made to the Department.
    • Part I is the construction permit and must include percolation-test results, soil determination results, lot dimensions, system design, and system layout.
    • Part II is the installation inspection; the installer must submit required documentation to the local health unit within five days after installation.
    • Part III is the operation permit.
    • Permits may be refused where public sewer is reasonably available or economically feasible, subject to the stated emergency-repair exception.

    advance installer notice: >= 24 hours (emergency repairs may proceed without prior notice if a permit is obtained within ten working days) · post-installation documentation submission: <= 5 days · construction start after permit issuance: <= 1 year (otherwise re-validation is required)

    “Part I of the Permit is the Permit for Construction.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Published (with conditions) — Arkansas state department development projects located within a hundred-year floodplain or a Building Authority Division-designated flood hazard area.
      “the department shall submit an application for a development permit”
  • Campground & park staysLimited

    Camping at Arkansas state-park campsites.

    • Campsites are limited to eight persons, excluding day-use guests, and one camping unit consisting of no more than two structures.
    • Registration at the park office and payment of the camping fee are required before campers are considered registered.
    • At least one adult age eighteen or older must register for and occupy the campsite during the entire registration period, with exceptions for scout troops, camping groups, or multiple family groups when sufficient adult supervision is provided.
    • Registration must occur at the park office on the day of arrival, and campers must occupy the site by the time the visitor information center closes.
    • Campsite occupancy is limited to fourteen days within a thirty-day period in the same park.
    • A seven-day extension may be granted by the Park Superintendent from April through October when campgrounds are not at capacity.
    • Additional extensions require approval by the Director of the State Parks Division for health problems, relocation, or job reassignment; longer extensions may be granted by Park Superintendents from November through March.
    • Campers may not move between campsites in the same park to evade the limits, because permanent or semi-permanent residence is not permitted in a state park.
    • All vehicles and trailers must be parked on hard surfaces or designated sites.
    • State park camping areas are fee areas for registered campers only.
    • The rule addresses state-park campsites and does not establish a statewide rule for camping on private land or land outside state parks.

    maximum persons per campsite: 8 persons (excluding day-use guests) · maximum camping units per campsite: 1 unit (the unit may consist of no more than two structures) · maximum occupancy: <= 14 days per 30-day period (seven-day extensions and other stated extensions may apply)

    “Campers may not occupy campsites within the same park in excess of fourteen (14) days within a thirty-day period.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Limited — RV occupancy in Arkansas recreational vehicle parks, including any such park in Scott County.
      “three (3) or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles”
    • Limited — Temporary camping in Arkansas recreational vehicle parks, including any such park in Scott County.
      “transient dwelling purposes, typically by night or week”
  • county zoning authorityGeneral

    Arkansas counties may establish zoning ordinances for all or part of their unincorporated areas through a county planning board.

    • The county planning board may prepare or cause preparation of the ordinance.
    • The ordinance must include both a map and text.
    • Permitted subjects include building location, height, bulk, stories, size, open space, lot coverage, population density and distribution, and uses of land, buildings, and structures.
    • The ordinance may require off-street parking and loading.
    • The ordinance may provide for compatible-use districts, large-scale unified development, elimination of nonconforming uses, and other matters necessary to county health, safety, and general welfare.
    • The ordinance must designate districts or zones for all or part of the unincorporated area.
    • Regulations must be uniform throughout each district or zone.
    • The ordinance must allow and regulate home-based work as provided in Arkansas Code § 14-1-104.
    “The county planning board shall have authority to prepare, or to cause to be prepared, a zoning ordinance for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county, which ordinance shall include both a map and a text.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • General — Arkansas county planning boards adopting zoning ordinances for all or part of a county's unincorporated area.
      “The county planning board shall have authority to prepare, or to cause to be prepared, a zoning ordinance for all or part of the unincorporated area of the county, which ordinance shall include both a map and a text.”

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  • Local zoning — Zoning adopted and administered by municipalities or towns located within Scott County, Arkansas, including Waldron and the portion of Mansfield in the county.
  • Zoning districts — Published zoning districts applicable countywide or in unincorporated Scott County, Arkansas.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size requirements in Scott County, including unincorporated areas and incorporated municipalities.
  • Setbacks — Setback requirements in Scott County, Arkansas.
  • Lot coverage — Lot coverage requirements in Scott County, Arkansas.
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  • Building height
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Short-term rentals

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Scott County, Arkansas

Is Scott County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Scott County scores 69/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: manageable long-term carry cost and sparse surroundings — about 4,926 people within a 30-minute drive. Watch-outs: elevated mid-century heat, water, rain, or wildfire exposure.

Do you need a building permit in Scott County, Arkansas?

Scott County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Arkansas Department of Health - Onsite Wastewater Program. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Scott County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Scott County is limited to specific cases: Statewide rule. Occupancy of recreational vehicles in Arkansas recreational-vehicle parks regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health under 20 CAR Part 138. The rule applies when three or more spaces are occupied or intended for occupancy by recreational vehicles, tiny houses on wheels, or mobile homes and placement or maintenance services, or both, are provided for a fee, whether new or existing. The parcel is considered a mobile home or recreational vehicle park and must comply with 20 CAR Part 138. A tiny home is limited to specific cases. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Scott County, Arkansas?

Land in Scott County runs about $3,109 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Scott County?

Scott County gets about 54.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 11.9% of years.

How remote is Scott County?

A representative private-land location has about 4,926 people within a 30-minute drive and 538,270 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

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