Tag Archives: Codes Officer Mike O’Neal

Contractors are expected to demolish the Old Sparta Hardware Store and clear the property in a matter of weeks. Sparta Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said he spoke with owner Trey Bane Wednesday. He said the contractors Bane has lined up will be responsible for the lane closures and permits needed to clear the property. O’Neal said a request for a ... Read More »

City Of Sparta amended its city ordinance to clarify sprinkler requirements for residential dwellings. Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the actual rules required sprinklers in all residential dwellings, but city officials had waived that for single family dwellings. The revision codifies that clarification. “But anything above that, from a duplex to townhomes and apartments, would be sprinkled,” O’Neal said. “This ... Read More »

Sparta Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said a new Arby’s restaurant will be coming to Sparta. “Renovation plans have been approved for an Arby’s at the 681 Roosevelt Drive location, which was formerly Bojangles,” O’Neal said. “I know that rumor has been floating around, and they asked us not to say anything. They gave us that approval today (Thursday).” O’Neal said ... Read More »

Sparta’s Peacock Express is planning to expand its store on Bockman Way. Sparta Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the owners have submitted plans to add a service center and fast food restaurant. O’Neal said the preliminary plans are being reviewed by the Codes Department and an engineer Friday. The gas station is located at 315 West Bockman Way. Read More »