Arkansas Code Title 14. Local Government § 14-1-504. Request for permit--Time period for approval or denial--Notice of denial required

(a)(1) A local government official shall act by approval, denial, or a request for revision of an applicant's request for permit within sixty (60) days from the date the local government official receives the request for permit.

(2) If the local government official does not approve, deny, or request a revision of an applicant's request for permit within sixty (60) days as required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the request for permit is automatically approved.

(3) A local government official shall not deny an applicant's request for permit if the request for permit complies with and includes the requirements related to the request for permit imposed by the local governing body.

(1) Federal law or rule;

(2) State law or rule; or

(3) Local ordinance or rule.

(e)(1) The time period for approval or denial of a request for permit shall be extended to accommodate a time period prescribed by state statute, federal law, or court order that prohibits a local government official from approving or denying a request for permit within sixty (60) days.

(2) A local government shall provide an applicant written notice stating the reasons for the extension.

(3) The time period for approval or denial shall be extended sixty (60) days from the date of compliance as required by the state statute, federal law, or court order.