Community Development

The Community Development department is responsible for guiding growth and enforcing building regulations within the City of Henderson. 


  • Assists City Council and community by developing polices and regulations which guide development; as well as review and approve development applications. 
  • Ensures that developments are planned according to zoning codes, statewide land use laws and embody the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 
  • Oversees that structures are constructed according to building codes through the review of plans and inspections. 

Other functions:

  • Comprehensive and neighborhood planning
  • Growth and development analysis and procedures
  • Building inspections and annexation permits for property development 


The City of Henderson requires any contractor needing a permit to complete a Contractor Registration Form before submitting a permit application. 


Building and Inspection Services Division

The Building and Inspection Services Division provides a wide range of services including:

  • Enforcement of City-adopted building codes
  • Review of construction documents, including building plans for code compliance
  • Building permit and contractor license issuance
  • Inspections for electrical, plumbing, structural, and mechanical trades
  • Certificate of Occupancy issuance
  • Administration of General Business License Program
  • Administration of federally funded Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
  • Administration of the City’s Sign Ordinance
  • Oversight of the Elevator Inspection Program


Planning and Zoning Division

The Planning and Zoning Division is tasked with administering all zoning ordinances, in addition to: 

  • Reviewing all proposals and applications for code compliance
  • Processing applications for zoning relief (i.e. Variances and Special Uses) 
  • Processes applications to Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Plan Commission. 
  • Providing zoning information to maintain compliance of all properties within City of Henderson
  • Sustaining the architectural vitality of neighborhoods by aiding in the restoration, rehabilitation and conservation of historic buildings and preservation districts through the administration of the City Preservation Ordinance.