Zoning & land use in Nebraska local government
What Nebraska city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
388 Nebraska meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Nebraska with the most zoning & land use activity
- Scottsbluff, NE (52)
- Kearney County, NE (52)
- Norfolk, NE (41)
- Hastings, NE (39)
- Gretna, NE (31)
- Papillion, NE (27)
- Fremont, NE (22)
- Hampton, NE (21)
- Holdrege, NE (18)
- Bennet, NE (16)
- North Platte, NE (15)
- Bellevue, NE (13)
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Board of Adjustment to review mock variance cases
The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct business and review staff reports. The agenda includes a staff report featuring mock cases to determine the approval or denial of variances.
Norfolk Planning Commission to review zoning amendments and conditional use permits
The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to reduce regulatory hurdles. The body will also review several applications for alcohol sales, extended restaurant hours, and short-term rental permits.
City Council to consider 'Missing Middle' housing and zoning changes
The City Council will discuss updates to zoning regulations for 'Missing Middle' housing and a zone change for a property southeast of 72 St and Schram Rd. The body is also considering salary ranges for management positions and a liquor license expansion ordinance.
Board to approve a $1.85 million contract for mill and fill work on West Denton Road
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and several claim payments. Commissioners will adopt multiple contract amendments, including a $1,850,965.09 contract with Constructors Inc for mill and fill work on West Denton Road. The board will consider a resolution to set…
Gretna City Council to hold public hearings on five platting and rezoning requests
The City Council will consider several land development requests, including plat approvals for Buc-ee's Ltd. and Gretna Commons. The body will also review rezoning requests for commercial and flex space uses and discuss a fire services interlocal agreement.
Council approves $152,372 contract for Iron Horse Park Trail project
The North Platte City Council approved several routine items and a handful of significant actions. It adopted ordinances to convey a vacated alley and to designate First Interstate Bank as a warrant lender, and authorized the issuance of warrants totaling $367,851.54. In a public‑hearing item, the Council approved a…
Public hearing on conditional use permit for convenience retail at 223 E 14th St
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request from John Ferrone (JTK, LLC) for a conditional use permit to operate a convenience retail/automobile business at 223 E 14th Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions limiting hours to 8 am–1 am and requiring establishment within 180 days. The…
Planning Commission to consider fuel sales permit and subdivision plans
The Fremont Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a conditional use permit for a fuel sales convenience store, and review subdivision and planned development amendment requests.
ARB reviews amendment to MacArthur Memorial archive addition
The Architectural Review Board will consider a modification to the previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the MacArthur Memorial archive addition at 421 E City Hall Avenue and 480 E Plume Street. It will also review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 736 W Princess Anne Road…
Council to consider a $17,707.89 claim against Intralinks
The City Council will approve recent meeting minutes and set a public hearing for a zoning text amendment on Micro Food Processing in the C-1 Central Business District. Council members will consider a claim against Intralinks for $17,707.89 and receive the June 2026 financial report. Additional items include a public…
Commission to vote on rezoning six lots from residential to commercial
The Holdrege Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Holdrege Restoration and Repair Redevelopment Plan and consider its conformity with city plans. Commissioners will adopt two resolutions approving the redevelopment plan and its contract, and will vote on a request to rezone six lots in the Lincoln…
Council to consider ordinance regulating electric bikes, scooters, and motorcycles
The Ashland City Council will discuss several public hearings, including a conditional use permit for wall and pendant signs at 1342 Silver Street and 111 N 14th Street. Council members will consider Ordinance 1261 to change the Future Land Use Map from TA Transitional Agricultural to RE Residential Estate, and…
Rezoning and use permits for 5.5‑acre Queen Street multifamily development
The Hampton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several land‑use applications, including a rezoning of 1.94 acres at 1772 Old Buckroe Road and a 5.5‑acre rezoning at 1534‑1540 West Queen Street. The agenda also contains use permits for 68 multifamily units at the Queen Street parcels, a multifamily…
City Council to consider $60 million in water revenue bonds
The Norfolk City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and the issuance of $60 million in water revenue bonds. The body will also discuss leases for Chrysler Hall and Scope, as well as various budget appropriations for the FY2027 cycle.
Lancaster County Board considers bridge construction, grants, and contract amendments
The Board of Commissioners will review several consent items including contract amendments for juvenile services and security maintenance. New business includes a major bridge replacement contract and various grant awards for community programs.
Planning Commission to hold hearing on micro food processing zoning amendment
The Scottsbluff Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to define 'Micro Food Processing' and allow it as a conditional use in the C-1 Central Business District. The commission will also approve minutes from June 8, 2026, and schedule the next meeting for August 10, 2026.
Planning Commission to decide rezoning and plats for Three Crosses
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take final action on rezoning, subdivision vacation, preliminary plat, and final plat for the Three Crosses development east of M Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets. Also on the agenda is a street vacation for a portion of 32nd Street near 3114 8th Avenue. A…
Council to consider TIF redevelopment project for Talmadge Jam, LLC
The Kearney City Council will hold public hearings on several development items, including a liquor license for Axe Holes, a lot vacation, and rezoning and plat approvals for Hoehner Estates and Arbor View Fifth. The consent agenda includes contract change orders and bid awards for street improvements, and the regular…
Council to approve $321,600 federal grant and several ordinance revisions
The Newport City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application for Mumford Manor at 39 Farewell Street. The council will consider authorizing acceptance of a $321,600 Federal Highway Administration grant and a contract for SCADA and PLC modernization at the Station 1 Drinking…
Council to vote on preliminary plat for Parson's Subdivision at 210 E Lincoln St
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a preliminary plat for property at 210 E Lincoln St (Parson's Subdivision Replat 2). They will also consider first readings of ordinances to allow temporary liquor license expansions and to set FY2026/2027 salary ranges for management. Consent agenda items…
Council to vote on funding agreement for new I-80 interchange near 192nd Street
The council will consider a financial agreement with NDOT for design and construction of a new I-80 interchange near 192nd Street, along with an escrow agreement for funding. They will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license change of location for Thirsty's Pub and vote on several zoning ordinances, including…
Board approves Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 Westover Avenue rehabilitation
The Norfolk Architectural Review Board approved several consent agenda items and a Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 Westover Avenue. It recommended the Elmwood Cemetery columbarium project to the City Planning Commission. The board also continued review of a MacArthur Memorial addition pending material samples…
Board to hear variance requests for new homes in Resource Protection Area
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear requests for Chesapeake Bay Exceptions and variances to allow new single-family dwellings and reduce green space requirements in the Resource Protection Area. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
Council to vote on third reading of rezoning from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial
The City Council will consider a third reading of an ordinance to rezone two lots from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial, and discuss a construction management agreement for downtown revitalization. The consent calendar includes approving bid specs for the Lincoln Court Sanitary Sewer Extension and setting a public…
Board to ratify zoning amendments and consider sheriff facility contracts
The Cass County Board will ratify prior zoning amendments and discuss a preventative maintenance contract for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes a public hearing on zoning regulations and a discussion regarding road construction bids.
First reading of electric, gas, sewer, water rate ordinances
The City Council will hold first readings on ordinances setting electric, natural gas, sewer, and water rates for Fremont Department of Utilities for 2026-2027. Other new business includes a $475,000 economic development award to Habitat for Humanity and a $662,170 lead service line replacement consulting contract…
Board to vote on $2M Pine Lake paving contract
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2,046,964.05 paving contract for Pine Lake Road, accept over $319,000 in justice grants, and decide on contracts for fleet software and environmental services. They will also set a public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow observatories as…
Council to consider placing half-cent sales tax on November ballot
The City Council will hold second readings on an ordinance adding permitted uses to the O-P Office and Professional District and an ordinance to rezone Lots 1 and 2 of B&B Subdivision to heavy commercial. A third reading will consider annexing Fairway Estates Addition. The council will also discuss a preliminary plat…
City Planning Commission to consider zoning ordinance amendment for Airport district
The Norfolk City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 25, 2026 to review a series of conditional use permits and zoning changes, including requests for a kennel, parking lot, restaurant extensions, and short‑term rentals. The commission will also discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance…
County to hold budget hearing for Crisis Center and review FY27 upgrades
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially take action on the Crisis Center budget, the FY27 county budget update, and a text amendment for the Branched Oak Observatory. The meeting also includes an executive session on pending litigation and legal advice, as well as reviews of retirement…
Commission reviews sign permits, land use changes, and parking requirements
The commission will consider a conditional use permit for signs at Silver Street and 14th Street. They will also review a rezoning request for a parcel in Section 12-12-9 and potential reductions to vehicle stacking requirements at Icehouse Ridge I Addition.
Planning Commission to continue redevelopment plan hearing
The Papillion Planning Commission will approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The primary business is a public hearing to continue the discussion on a redevelopment plan for a blighted area, as the applicant needs more time to finalize the document.
City Council to vote on right-of-way closure, budget amendments, and transit enforcement
The Norfolk City Council will consider closing and vacating an alley at 2610 Church Street, approve a $2 million transportation safety grant, and amend city codes regarding rental fees and right-of-way permits. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the alley closure and a consent agenda of administrative…
City Council approves landfill construction and street name changes
The City Council will vote on a $1.96 million landfill construction contract, a street renaming ordinance, and a resolution for a Big Red Keno lottery operation during the Buffalo County Fair. Two public hearings on property development are postponed to July 14.
Lancaster County Board considers road resurfacing and budget supplements
The Board will consider a $1.85 million road resurfacing contract and several multi-million dollar budget supplement resolutions. Other items include contract amendments for the Square One Family Resource Center and various law enforcement expenditures.
Planning Commission to consider Buc-ee's final plat near I-80
The Gretna Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a final plat for a Buc-ee's travel center near the Highway 6/31 and I-80 interchange, a revised industrial plat, a rezoning request, and a new subdivision. The commission will also vote on consent agenda items.
Commission to vote on new Legends subdivision and industrial replat
The Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications. One is for the Legends 2nd Subdivision at 4714 West State Farm Road in a suburban residential district. The other is a replat of two lots at 1903 and 1905 East 6th Street in a light industrial district. The commission will also approve previous…
Architectural Review Board to review outdoor dining and historic site modifications
The Architectural Review Board will consider several design reviews for public right-of-way encroachments and certificates of appropriateness for historic district properties. The body will also discuss a proposal for a new brick driveway and a recommendation for columbaria installation at a cemetery.
Planning Commission to consider rezoning, plat approval, and annexation for Arbor View Fifth development
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, a final plat, and an annexation for the Arbor View Fifth development. They will also consider a code amendment for the Aviation Overlay District (postponed to July) and elect officers. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a review…
Hampton Planning Commission to consider crane business rezoning and zoning updates
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and public meeting to discuss five primary public hearing items. These include a rezoning request for a crane and rigging business and four proposed amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance.