The Code Enforcement Office has been reorganized into the Harrison Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Division and is no longer under the Department of Public Works.  Information regarding building permits, inspections, & business licences can be found by clicking here.

Planning and Zoning is administered by the City of Harrison Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.  Department of Public Works staff serve to support the Commission and Board in the administration of the City’s Zoning Code and Land Development Regulations.  The Department also administers the City’s Floodplain Regulations and participation in FEMA’s Nation Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP).  Important forms and documents are available below.  Questions regarding zoning, planning, or floodplain issues can be directed to the City Engineer.

Contact Information

Wade W. Phillips, PE

C.O.O. / City Engineer

(870) 741-3434

publicworks@harrisonar.gov

PROPOSED UPDATES TO ZONING CODE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

The City is currently considering various updates to the Zoning Code and Land Development Regulations.  A public hearing will be help on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 5:30PM in the Council Chambers at Harrison City Hall.  Copies of the proposed code changes can be downloaded below and are also available for review at the Harrison Public Works Facility and the City Clerk’s Office.

• Summary of Proposed Zoning Code Updates (PDF)
• DRAFT – Zoning Code Redline Document (PDF)
• Summary of Proposed Land Development Regulation Updates (PDF)
• DRAFT – Land Development Regulations Redline Document (PDF)
• DRAFT – Zoning Map (PDF)

Questions or comments regarding the proposed changes can be submitted in person at the public hearing or by any of the following methods prior to the public hearing:

E-mail:  publicworks@harrisonar.gov

Telephone:  (870) 741-3434

Mail:  PO Box 1715, ATTN: Wade Phillips, Harrison, AR  72602

Planning & Zoning Information

• Zoning Code (PDF)
• Land Development Regulations (PDF)
• Current Zoning Map (Online GIS)
• Planning Area Boundary Map (Coming Soon)
• Master Street Plan (PDF)
• Master Street Plan Map (PDF)

Planning & Zoning Applications

• Rezoning Request (PDF)
• Variance Request (PDF)
• Conditional Use (PDF)
• Preliminary Plat (PDF)
• Final Plat (PDF)
• Incidental Subdivision (Lot Splits, Lot Line Adjustments, etc.) (PDF)
• Large Scale Development – PC Review (PDF)
• Large Scale Development – Admin. Review (PDF)
• Grading Permit (PDF)
• Easement / R.O.W. Vacation (PDF)

Floodplain & Flood Insurance Information

• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)
• Floodplain Mapping (Online GIS)
• Flood Insurance FAQ (Arkansas Natural Resources Commission)
• FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA Link)
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center (FEMA Link)