Off-grid site report

Lonoke County, AR

34.6980, -92.0879 · 246 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for Lonoke County, AR, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesLonoke County, AR

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Varies locallyNo countywide zoning ordinance was found for unincorporated Lonoke County. The City of Lonoke has its own Unified Development Code, but it applies only within city limits and a defined Planning Area served by city utilities. source

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

Unclear - verifyNo official Lonoke County ordinance on tiny homes or RV residency was found. City of Lonoke handles building permits in-city, but unincorporated-area rules aren't confirmed; ask the County Judge's office. source

Building permits & codes

Varies locallyCity of Lonoke requires permits for sheds, fences, additions, and new construction within city limits, per the city's FAQ page. No standalone Lonoke County building department or permit process for unincorporated land was confirmed. source

Septic & composting toilets

Generally allowedSeptic systems are permitted statewide under the Arkansas Department of Health's Onsite Wastewater program, administered locally by the county health unit's Environmental Health Specialist. A narrow exemption exists for a single residence on ten or more acres with the system 200+ feet from all property lines. source

Greywater reuse

RestrictedNo Lonoke-specific greywater ordinance exists; greywater disposal falls under the same statewide ADH Onsite Wastewater Rule as septic systems. source

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo county or municipal ordinance restricting rainwater collection was found, so it falls under Arkansas's generally permissive state baseline.

Private wells & water rights

Generally allowedWells are governed by statewide Arkansas Department of Health construction standards, with the county health unit's Environmental Health Specialist as the local contact. No distinct Lonoke County well ordinance was found. source

Living disconnected from utilities

Unclear - verifyNo official Lonoke County or municipal source requires connection to electric, gas, or municipal water/sewer. Septic permitting through ADH still applies regardless of your utility connection status.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 5.2 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 3.9 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,467 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 50 in/yr
Snowfall: 4 in/yr
Heating degree days: 3,053 (moderate)
Frost-free season: Mar 20 to Nov 14

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock: 9.7 mi
Fire station Scott Volunteer Fire Department 18: 2.1 mi
Hardware store Harbor Freight Tools: 12.7 mi
Grocery Walmart Supercenter: 9.5 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 72142).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.