Planning & Zoning

The official zoning map of Henderson, Texas was adopted August 1984. This map set Zoning Districts for regulation of the location, use, and occupancy of buildings, land, and water. Regulations within each district determine permitted uses, accessory structures, and uses by special exception; along with dimensional requirements, percentage of lot coverage, yard setbacks, and maximum height of structures. This ordinance also regulates signs, home occupations, non-conformity, off street parking and loading facilities, site plan approval processes, and special uses.

In 2017, City Council hired a firm to update the Henderson Zoning Ordinance (HZO) and map. After more than a half dozen Steering Committee meetings, Focus Group meetings and public input; City Council adopted Ordinance 17-05-18 on June 13, 2017. The adopted ordinance was intended to be user friendly, well cross-referenced and able to objectively address 95% of all zoning issues which may arise. Ordinance 17-05-18 also laid out the process and considerations for fairly dealing with the remaining 5%; through request for variance, planned development, appeals, or rezoning.

With the arrival of 2018, the Zoning Administrator complied a list of needed changes which made the HZO better attuned to the changing needs of the City. With recommendations from the P&Z Commission, City Council adopted Ordinance 18-08-33 amending the HZO on October 9, 2018.