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Henderson City Council adopts Unified Development Ordinance to update land‑use rules
Summary
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 24-14 to consolidate zoning, subdivision and land‑use rules into a Unified Development Ordinance aimed at improving housing stock, reducing regulatory redundancy and allowing targeted density breaks.
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 9 to adopt Ordinance 24-14, a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that combines the city's zoning, subdivision and land-use regulations into a single code.
Development Services Director Corey Williams told the council the UDO grew out of the city's comprehensive plan and two years of staff and Planning Board work. According to Williams, the ordinance is designed to improve housing stock, provide density breaks and remove redundant or conflicting provisions in separate land-use documents.
Mayor Melissa Elliott opened the public hearing and asked for comments; none were offered in favor or opposition, and the hearing was closed. Councilmember Michael Venable moved to adopt Ordinance 24-14; Councilmember Tami Walker seconded the motion, which passed unanimously with Councilmembers Sara M. Coffey and Garry D. Daeke listed as absent.
Why it matters: The UDO reorganizes and modernizes Henderson City's land-use regulations. City staff framed the change as a step toward facilitating housing improvements and clearer permitting, which supporters say can speed development and reduce administrative delays.
Next steps: The ordinance is recorded in Ordinance Book 10 per the minutes; the council did not request additional staff work or a referral at the Sept. 9 meeting, so implementation will follow standard administrative processes for updating local code.
