Enclaves prohibited

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-504 — under Annexation, Consolidation, and Detachment by Municipalities.

Ark. Code Ann. § 14-40-504

(a) As used in this section, “enclave” means an unincorporated improved or developed area that is enclosed within and bounded on all sides by a single city or incorporated town.

(b) Whenever practicable, a city or incorporated town shall annex lands that are contiguous and in a manner that does not create enclaves.