BUILDING, CODES & PLANNING 

Supporting Safe and Thoughtful Growth 

The City of Green Forest works to support safe construction, property maintenance, and responsible community development. Find building code information, department contacts, code enforcement guidance, Planning & Zoning meeting details, and helpful resources all in one place.

Building Inspector

The Building Inspector helps ensure that construction and development within Green Forest follow the building and safety codes adopted by the city. Residents, property owners, and contractors can contact the Building Inspector with questions regarding applicable building requirements and inspections.

Tim Kleffman

Building Inspector

Asset 5

Phone: 870-480-2619 

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Fax: 870-438-6855

Green Forest, Arkansas adopts the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as its fire prevention and building code, inclusive of the 2012 AR Fire Prevention Code based on the 2012 IFC, IBC and IRC. The 2006 AR Plumbing Code based on the 2006 IPC and the 2006 AR Fuel Gas Code based on the 2006 IFGC.
  • 2012 International Building Code
  • 2012 International Residential Code
  • 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2012 International Fire Code
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2009 International Mechanical Code
  • 2006 International Plumbing Code

More infomation about codes can be found at: The International Code Council

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement helps protect the health, safety, and appearance of the Green Forest community by addressing potential property and code violations. Residents may contact the department to ask questions or report concerns within the city.

David Orr

Code Enforcement

Asset 5

Phone: 870-480-2005

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Fax: 870-438-6855

Code Enforcement Complaint

To report a possible code violation, please provide your contact information, the type of violation, its location, and, when possible, a recent photo of the concern.

Your identity will be kept confidential to the maximum extent allowed by law.

Information Needed

Asset 12

Your contact information

Asset 13

Type of violation 

Asset 14

Location of the violation 

 Asset 15

A recent photo, when available 

City Code 

Access the City of Green Forest Code for information about local ordinances, regulations, building requirements, property standards, zoning, and other municipal guidelines.

Resource

City of Green Forest Code

Review the city's adopted ordinances, regulations, and municipal requirements.

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 View City Code 

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission supports the responsible use and development of property within Green Forest. Residents, property owners, and developers can find meeting information, commission members, and related planning resources below.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings

Assistant Public Works Director

Asset 5-1 When: First Monday of
each Month
Asset 3-1 Time: 6:00 PM

Planning & Zoning Commissioners

  • Mark Roney
  • Tim Goodman
  • Mark Jorgenson
  • Nestor Rivera
  • Renee Gonzalez

 Questions About Building, Codes, or Planning? 

 Whether you have questions about a construction project, need to report a potential code violation, or want information about Planning & Zoning, the City of Green Forest can help connect you with the right department. 

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