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All property owners within the City of Pocahontas, are hereby required to cut weeds, grass, remove garbage, rubbish and other unsanitary or unsightly articles and things from their property, and to eliminate, fill up or remove stagnant pools of water or any other unsanitary thing, place or condition which might become a breeding place for mosquitoes, flies and germs harmful to the health of the community.

Anyone in violation of this ordinance will be given written notice, requiring a Clean-Up of the property. The property owner has 7 days to comply. If, after 7 days, the property has not been cleaned up, then the City has the right to have the property brought up to code, with the cost of the clean-up being charged against the property as a lien.

• A maximum of 4 (four) animals is allowed per household/address.
• All animals must have proof of rabies vaccine to procure a city tag.
• No dogs shall be allowed to run at large. The dog(s) must be on a leash, or within an appropriate size kennel, or be within a fenced
  yard.
• Every dog, no matter the breed, must be insured against any
  possible personal injury inflicted by the dog.
• No livestock or poultry shall be kept within the city limits.
• Violation of any section(s) of the City Animal Ordinance can result in a separate fine for each violation per animal on the property.

• A maximum of 3 yard sales per calendar year is allowed per address.
• ALL yard sales require a PERMIT from the City.
• The first yard sale of the calendar year is free, but still requires a permit.
• Sales number 2 and 3 will each be subject to a $25.00 privilege tax.
• No yard sale shall last longer than 3 days.
• Only one yard sale in a given month at the same address.
• Signage cannot be posted in any form on a utility pole, street sign,
  stop sign, tree or fence. No yard sale signage in right of way.
• Violation of any section(s) of the City Yard Sale Ordinance can result
  in a separate fine for each violation per sale on the property.

• ROADBLOCK solicitation by a non-profit or charitable organization requires a ROADBLOCK PERMIT issued by the Police Department.
• Organization must present proof of 501 (c) 3 status to obtain a
  roadblock permit.
• ROADBLOCKS are allowed only under the following circumstances:
  1. Organization must have permit.
  2. Roadblocks must be operated only by persons over the age of 16.
  3. For the safety of the solicitors and the residents of Pocahontas, Roadblocks are allowed ONLY at the intersection of Park Street
     and Pyburn Extended.
  4. Roadblocks can be operated only on Fridays and Saturdays,
     between the hours of 8:00 am to one hour before sundown.
  5. Solicitors must wear vests or T-Shirts with the Organization name.

• At www.cityofpocahontas.com, you can:
  Garner information about the City and its government.
• Read all the City Ordinances, from A-Z. (Click on the name of City Clerk & Treasurer, Suzanne Hawkins, then click on City Ordinances) and you’ll find info on:
  1. Yard Sale Ordinance regarding the Rules and Regulations about Permits, Limits, Signage, etc.
  2. Animal Ordinance regarding dog/cat tags, rabies vaccine requirements, and insurance requirements, etc.
  3. Non-Profit Roadblock Rules and Regulations
  4. Curfew Ordinance regarding juveniles less than 18 yrs.
• Find names and phone numbers for department directors.
• Email certain department directors/managers.
• Learn about your Guardians in both the Fire and Police Depts.