Planning and Zoning

The City of Hillsboro Community Development Department is responsible for all aspects of land use and planning within the City of Hillsboro. Offices are located in the City Administration Building, 214 East Elm Street. 

The Planning & Zoning Commission advises staff regarding development. It makes recommendations to the Council regarding land use, development, and development policy. The Planning & Zoning Commission meets on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at Hillsboro Historic City Hall, 127 E. Franklin Street. 

The Zoning Board of Adjustment advises staff regarding development and decides on special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.  The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Hillsboro Historic City Hall, 127 E. Franklin Street.  


HUD Code Manufactured Homes:



Planning and Zoning Applications 

 Application for a Meritorious Exception

City of Hillsboro Annexation Application 2022 

Final Plat Application form-Instructions 2020

Preliminary Plat Application form-Instructions 2020

Re-Plat Application form-Instructions RV 2020

Rezoning Application-Form

SUP Instruction Form-Application Bilingual 2021

Variance Application



Community Development Links 

Comprehensive Plan

Subdivision Regulations 

Zoning Ordinance



Interactive Maps

Interactive Zoning Map

Interactive Flood Map

Zoning Map