Highfill Vision Plan

The Highfill Planning Commission is working to update the city’s Future Land Use Plan and Master Street Plan, and we want to hear from you! 

There are 3 ways to get involved (click any of the links below to navigate to that part of the page):

1) Attend the Public Input Meeting 🔗

2) Leave your comments online 🔗

3) Complete the Public Input survey 🔗

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1) Public Input Meeting

February 24, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Highfill Town Hall

15036 AR-12, Gentry, AR 72734 🔗

First, read the Introduction section to learn more about the importance of this project.

Then, click any of the below Draft Plan Elements links to review each exhibit. The document will open in a new web browser window for easier viewing.

Draft plan elements 

• Vision and Goals (Draft) 🔗

• Draft Future Land Use and Master Street Plan Map 🔗

• Future Land Use Categories (Draft) 🔗 

• Master Street Plan - Typical Street Sections (Draft) 🔗

Introduction

What is the project?

The Highfill Planning Commission is working to update the city’s Future Land Use Plan and Master Street Plan, and associated items. In addition to the plan updates, a general code review is being completed to align the code with the future plans for the city.

Why? 

It is important to review these tools regularly, to ensure that the city has the information it needs as the community continues to grow and develop, to make sure developers improve streets as development occurs, and to ensure the Planning Commission has adequate resources to guide the form of future development in a way that supports the community. The Commission is focused on the future of Highfill by looking at land use, infrastructure, natural elements, development, and community character.

How does it work?

The Planning Commission is working with a planning and engineering consultant on this effort. Guided by existing conditions, projected growth, and goals informed by public input, the plans will serve as a resource to inform how the city grows and develops.

What is it?

The Future Land Use helps determine compatibility of future rezone requests, and the Master Street Plan shows developers what public improvements are required in the right-of-way when required.

It is important to understand that a Future Land Use Map is not a Zoning Map but rather is a resource the city can use for broad development guidance. The plan is not regulatory in nature but rather is a tool and policy guide to be utilized by the Planning Commission and City Council as they consider future decisions regarding land use, development, and redevelopment.

How can I see and comment on the proposed updates?

There are three (3) great ways to get involved and provide your thoughts. You can attend the Public Input Meeting,  review the Draft Plan Elements on this website and comment on this form 🔗, or complete the Public Input Survey 🔗.

2) Leave Your Comments Online

3) Complete the Public Input survey