Highfill Highlights
🏡 Public Hearing Notice – Rezoning Request
The City of Highfill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for property located at:
📍 6975 NW Hutchens Road
Owner: Bentonville Investment Ventures LLC
Applicant: Swope Consulting
🗂 Rezoning Request Overview
The request is to rezone approximately 15 acres from R-R (Rural Residential) to R-3 (Residential Multifamily).
If approved, this change would:
- Apply only to the property listed above.
- Allow uses permitted under the R-3 zoning district, such as townhomes and duplexes.
- Not affect the zoning of neighboring properties.
📄 Learn more about what each zoning district allows.
📅 Public Hearing Details
📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Highfill Council Chambers
2560 W. Highway 12, Highfill, AR 72734
All interested parties are encouraged to attend and provide input. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the hearing.
👉 For virtual attendance details, please visit our Planning Commission page.
📝Applicant’s Reason for the Request
According to the property owner, the rezoning is intended to:
- Provide much-needed housing options for Highfill and the Northwest Arkansas region.
- Develop the property with townhomes and duplexes, offering more diverse and affordable housing.
- Support the area’s growth near XNA and meet the demand for workforce housing.
- Align with existing zoning in the area, as nearby land to the south is already zoned R-3.
The developer has stated they will:
- Incorporate transition features and buffering to minimize impacts on nearby rural properties.
- Meet city requirements for street improvements and traffic considerations.
- Ensure high-quality architectural design and compliance with sign ordinances.
📄 Read the full letter from the applicant [here].
📣 Share Your Feedback
The Planning Commission welcomes community input.
✉️ Contact the Planning Commission to share your opinion on this rezoning request:
🔄 Next Steps
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will review the request and make a recommendation to the City Council.
👉 For more information, you may contact City Hall or attend the September 23rd hearing.
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