Cities of the first class, cities of the second class, and incorporated towns may order the removal or razing of, or remove or raze, buildings or houses that in the opinion of the city council or town council have become dilapidated, unsightly, unsafe, unsanitary, obnoxious, or detrimental to the public welfare and shall provide by ordinance the manner of removing and making these removals.
Ark. Code Ann. § 14-56-203
Removal or razing of buildings
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Ferrif v. City of Hot Springs (1996)
Most recently applied in Sharmon Rester v. City of El Dorado (April 2025)
Acts 1907, No. 352, § 2, p. 842; C. & M
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