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Published: Jul 22, 2026
City Considers Zoning Changes to Enable Tiny Home Communities
The city commission discussed proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance to facilitate the development of tiny home communities. Previously, amendments in August 2025 had defined tiny homes and permitted their use in PUD, RMF, and RSF-MH districts, with conditional use in ARD and R3. However, current Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations, requiring a minimum of 5 acres and public/private roads, were found unsuitable for typical tiny home communities, which are often smaller and utilize walkways. A committee researched and proposed modifications to the PUD section (15.03-1) to specifically accommodate tiny home communities. Key proposed changes include a minimum of 1500 sq ft per tiny home site (for the land parcel), no requirement for public/private roads within the community (favoring walkways), a 10-foot minimum distance between units, offset windows to ensure privacy, 1.25 parking spaces per home (reducible with bike racks), indoor bicycle storage, dedicated common areas (200 sq ft per dwelling unit), and a community agreement for managing common areas. The maximum size for a tiny home under state law is 400 sq ft, with Henderson's definition being 100-400 sq ft.
City Approves Funding for Mental Health Training, Sanitation Truck, Backhoe, and Park Improvements
The city commission reviewed and approved several resolutions and municipal orders. Notably, Resolution 48-26 approves an agreement with Ottaban Kidzone Incorporated for $5,000 to provide mental health support training workshops. Municipal Order 62-26 approves the purchase of a 2027 Freightliner chassis with a specific yard capacity for the sanitation division for $31,312 through a Sourceville contract, potentially aiding in the city's transition to managing recycling services. Municipal Order 63-26 approves the purchase of a Caterpillar 416 backhoe loader for $141,139.88 through a Sourcewell contract. Additionally, Municipal Order 61-26 awards a bid for the Vine Street sidewalks and WC Handy Park concrete pads project to RCL Design Build for an unspecified amount, with the concrete pads intended for bleachers at the JFK center around outdoor basketball courts.
Ottoman Area Community Services Proposes Centralized Hub in Henderson
The city commission heard a presentation from Brandon Harley, CEO of Ottoman Area Community Services, detailing the organization's mission to eradicate poverty through various services. Harley highlighted the need for a stronger fiscal presence in Henderson County and outlined current services, including transportation, Head Start, clinical services, senior programs, foster grandparent programs, and utility assistance. He proposed a vision for a centralized service hub, involving the purchase and renovation of a 45,000 sq ft property on Stadium Drive, which would consolidate services and provide a more holistic approach to community support. The proposed facility would include space for Head Start classrooms, a cafe, a commercial kitchen, administrative offices, and potentially clinical services including behavioral health and substance abuse treatment. Phase two of the project could involve affordable or senior housing.
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