Welcome to Highfill’s Planning, Zoning & Development Center — your resource for understanding and engaging with the city’s growth, land use, and infrastructure planning. Whether you’re a property owner, developer, or resident, this page provides the tools and information you need to navigate Highfill’s development processes.
Applications and Forms
To initiate or manage development projects, please use the following forms:
For zoning or planning questions, please use the contact us page and select Community Development and Building.
Benton County GIS Basemap
Basemap by Benton County GIS
Zoning Map by NWA Regional Planning GIS Map
Highfill Zoning Districts
City of Highfill Zoning Districts
| Zoning District | Abbreviation | Permitted Uses | Minimum Area | Minimum Width at Line |
| Natural Resouces | N-R | Farms, Ranches, Single-Family Residences | 2 acres | 200 feet |
| Residential | R-1 | Single-Family Residential | 9,000 sq. feet | 70 feet |
| Residential Neighborhood | R-N | Single-Family Residential | 5,000 sq. feet | 50 Feet |
| Residential-Two Family | R-2 | Single-Family Residential, Duplex | ||
| Single Family | 6,000 sq. feet | 60 feet | ||
| Duplex | 9,000 sq feet | 70 feet | ||
| Residential-Multifamily | R-3 | Single-Family Residential, Manufactured Homes, Duplexes, Townhouses, Multifamily | ||
| Single Family | 6,000 sq. feet | 60 feet | ||
| Duplex | 9,000 sq. feet | 70 feet | ||
| Townhouse | 4,500 sq. feet | 25 feet | ||
| Multifamily | 10,000 sq. feet | 70 feet | ||
| Rural Residential | R-R | Larger lots in conjunction with agriculture | 1 acre | 150 feet |
| Planned Unit Development District | PUD | small- and large-scale developments incorporating a single type or variety of residential and commercial | 20 acres | |
| Neighborhood Commercial | C-1 | Transition between residential and general commercial | 0.5 acre | 100 feet |
| General Commercial | C-2 | Heavy retail trade, service and business | 0.25 acre | 120 feet |
| Light Industrial | I-1 | Quiet industries compatible with commercial, residential, and agricultural uses | 5 acres | 300 feet |
| General Industrial | I-2 | Intensive industries, manufacturing facilities | 5 acres | 300 feet |
| Airport Influence Area | AIA | Property under the management & supervision of Northwest Arkansas National Airport |
Maps
Highfill Planning Area with Sewer Lines
Highfill Land Use and Master Street Plan
Important Update: Changes to Planning Areas
As of March 18, 2025, Arkansas Act 314 has repealed the authority for municipalities to exercise territorial jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of a county. This means that cities can no longer designate planning areas beyond their city limits. Consequently, any planning areas previously shown on maps outside Highfill’s corporate boundaries are no longer valid.
Municipal Code
Access the official City of Highfill Codebook to review local ordinances, regulations, and policies. View the Highfill Municipal Codebook