Rezoning

What is a "rezoning"?

A "rezoning" is the term often used for a zoning change, also known as a map amendment to the Official Zoning Map. In a rezoning, all or a portion of the zoning applied to one or more parcels is changed.

How are rezonings regulated?

Chapters 42-345(C) and 42-370(B) of the Henderson County Code of Ordinances provide the standards, regulations, and procedures necessary to change zoning.

Under what circumstances would I pursue a rezoning request?

You may request a zoning change if you wish to conduct a land use activity/activities not permitted under the zoning district currently applied to your property. You may also request a zoning change if you wish to alter the dimensional requirements used by the zoning to which your property is subject. The submission of an application does not guarantee approval.

How do I request a zoning change?

Zoning changes may be initiated by the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Watershed Review Board, Flood Damage Prevention Board, County Manager, Planning Director, Zoning Administrator, County Department Director/Head, or the property owner(s). The Property Rezoning Requests page has more information on requesting a rezoning.

What if I apply, but my application is denied?

Fees paid for the zoning change request are nonrefundable. The Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will not consider an application when, within the previous 12 months, the zoning change request was denied by the Board of Commissioners.

What if I apply but later withdraw my application?

Fees paid for the zoning change request are nonrefundable. Each application for a zoning change which is withdrawn by the applicant after the first newspaper notice appears, shall not be considered for a zoning change within the following six (6) months.