City Planning

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.
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  • HUD Code Manufactured Home Overlay Map
  • HUD Code Manufactured Home Requirements (English)
  • HUD Code Manufactured Home Requirements (Spanish)
  • 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
  • Comprehensive Plan
  • Hillsboro Subdivision Regulations O2024-10-21.pdf 
  • Zoning Ord. rev. O2024-08-16
  • Interactive Zoning Map
  • Interactive Flood Map
  • Zoning Map