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| County | Permit Authority | Site Plan Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | City of Omaha Permits & Inspections Division (incorporated areas); Douglas County Building Department (unincorporated areas) | Omaha requires a site plan for sheds over 75 sq ft and all driveways; site plan plus structural drawings for sheds/garages 150+ sq ft, decks, and retaining walls over 6 ft; new dwellings require a full package including a Surveyor’s Certificate. Work started without a permit results in permit fees quadrupled. Permits processed at permits.cityofomaha.org. |
| Lancaster County | City of Lincoln Building & Safety Division, Planning & Development Services (incorporated areas); Lancaster County Zoning & Planning (unincorporated areas) | Lincoln requires a site plan for all new sheds and construction plans for sheds over 120 sq ft; fence permits are required for fences taller than 7 ft. Site plans must show setback compliance and lot coverage for all new construction, additions, garages, decks, and demolition permits. |
| Sarpy County | Sarpy County Planning & Building Department; City of Papillion Building Division (incorporated areas) | Papillion requires a Surveyor’s Certificate submitted alongside the site plan for all new construction; fences, decks, sheds, re-roofs, pools, and garages all fall under an Accessory Use Permit requiring a site plan. La Vista requires a drawing showing the location of the improvement and its distances from property lines, the house, detached garage, and other existing structures. |
| Hall County | City of Grand Island Building Department (incorporated areas); Hall County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and site improvements in Grand Island and unincorporated Hall County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and the relationship of proposed structures to existing lot lines under the 2018 IRC/IBC framework adopted statewide. |
| Buffalo County | City of Kearney Building Inspection Division (incorporated areas); Buffalo County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Kearney requires site plans for new construction, additions, garages, sheds (above local thresholds), and accessory structures. Unincorporated Buffalo County requires permits prior to erection, reconstruction, or alteration of any nonfarm building in a zoned area per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. |
| Madison County | City of Norfolk Building Department (incorporated areas); Madison County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Norfolk requires a permit for accessory structures over 64 sq ft; a site plan showing structure placement and distances to property lines is required with the permit application. Unincorporated Madison County enforces zoning permit requirements for all nonfarm construction under state statute. |
| Dodge County | City of Fremont Building & Inspection Services (incorporated areas); Dodge County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Fremont requires all contractors performing permitted work to be registered with the city and enforces the 2018 IBC and IRC. Site plans must be submitted with permit applications for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Verify current requirements at fremontne.gov. |
| Platte County | City of Columbus Building Department (incorporated areas); Platte County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Columbus requires a permit for sheds over 120 sq ft, with a site plan showing placement and setbacks required at submission. Unincorporated Platte County enforces permit requirements for all nonfarm structures in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. |
| Scotts Bluff County | City of Gering Building Department (incorporated areas); Scotts Bluff County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) | Gering requires site plans for new construction, additions, and accessory structures showing setbacks and lot coverage. Verify current submittal requirements at gering.org. Unincorporated county areas enforce permit requirements for all nonfarm construction under state statute. |
| Lincoln County | City of North Platte Building Department (incorporated areas); Lincoln County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, garages, sheds (above local thresholds), and accessory structures in North Platte and unincorporated Lincoln County. Plans must show structure dimensions, placement, and distances to all property lines. |
| Cass County | Cass County Planning & Zoning Department; local building departments in incorporated municipalities | Cass County requires permits prior to erection, reconstruction, or alteration of any nonfarm building in a zoned area per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed structure dimensions, and approximate distances to property lines and the driveway. |
| Seward County | City of Seward Building Department (incorporated areas); Seward County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Seward and unincorporated Seward County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and lot coverage consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC adopted statewide. |
| York County | City of York Building Department (incorporated areas); York County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | York County and the City of York require site plans for new construction, additions, and accessory structures above local size thresholds. Plans must show the proposed structure’s location relative to all lot lines and existing buildings on the property. |
| Gage County | City of Beatrice Building Department (incorporated areas); Gage County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Gage County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures, dimensions, and distances to property lines; floodplain development in Gage County also requires a separate Floodplain Development Permit through dnr.nebraska.gov. |
| Saline County | City of Wilber Building Department (incorporated areas); Saline County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Saline County and its municipalities. Unincorporated areas enforce permit requirements for all nonfarm buildings in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. |
| Adams County | City of Hastings Building & Inspections Department (incorporated areas); Adams County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Hastings and Adams County require site plans for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures. Plans must show setbacks and lot coverage; properties in a floodplain require a separate Floodplain Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. |
| Dawson County | City of Lexington Building Department (incorporated areas); Dawson County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Dawson County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas, with site plans showing proposed structure placement, dimensions, and distances to property lines. Lexington building permits require a site plan demonstrating setback compliance for new construction and additions. |
| Antelope County | Antelope County Zoning Administrator; local building departments in incorporated municipalities | Antelope County requires a site plan — such as an aerial photo, drawing, map, or survey — showing all existing structures, the new structure and its dimensions, the driveway, and approximate distances to all property lines. Properties in a floodplain also require a separate Floodplain Development Permit through dnr.nebraska.gov. |
| Colfax County | City of Schuyler Building Department (incorporated areas); Colfax County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Colfax County enforces permit requirements for all nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to property lines for permit submissions in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. |
| Saunders County | Saunders County Planning & Zoning Department; local building departments in incorporated municipalities | Saunders County requires permits prior to construction, reconstruction, or alteration of nonfarm buildings in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the location of proposed structures relative to existing lot lines and buildings. |
| Washington County | City of Blair Building Department (incorporated areas); Washington County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Washington County. Plans must show structure placement, setbacks from all property lines, and the relationship to existing structures on the lot. |
| Thurston County | Local building departments in incorporated municipalities; Thurston County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Thurston County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures with dimensions and distances to property lines. |
| Burt County | City of Tekamah Building Department (incorporated areas); Burt County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Burt County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas, with site plans showing proposed structure location, dimensions, and setbacks from all property lines. Floodplain properties also require a separate Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Cuming County | City of West Point Building Department (incorporated areas); Cuming County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Cuming County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC baseline adopted statewide under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. |
| Stanton County | City of Stanton Building Department (incorporated areas); Stanton County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Stanton County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the location of existing and proposed structures and their distances to all property lines. |
| Wayne County | City of Wayne Building Department (incorporated areas); Wayne County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures in Wayne and unincorporated Wayne County. Plans must show setbacks and lot coverage; verify current thresholds with the local building department. |
| Cedar County | City of Hartington Building Department (incorporated areas); Cedar County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Cedar County requires permits and site plans for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and approximate distances to property lines for all permit applications. |
| Knox County | City of Creighton Building Department (incorporated areas); Knox County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Knox County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, the proposed structure, and distances to property lines; floodplain properties require an additional Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Pierce County | City of Pierce Building Department (incorporated areas); Pierce County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Pierce County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the proposed structure’s location relative to all lot lines and existing buildings. |
| Boone County | City of Albion Building Department (incorporated areas); Boone County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Boone County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setbacks from all property lines, consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC framework adopted statewide. |
| Nance County | City of Fullerton Building Department (incorporated areas); Nance County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Nance County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to property lines for all permit submissions. |
| Merrick County | City of Central City Building Department (incorporated areas); Merrick County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Merrick County. Plans must show setback compliance and the location of the proposed structure relative to existing lot lines and buildings. |
| Hamilton County | City of Aurora Building Department (incorporated areas); Hamilton County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Hamilton County requires permits and site plans for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and lot coverage under the 2018 IBC/IRC adopted statewide. |
| Clay County | City of Clay Center Building Department (incorporated areas); Clay County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Clay County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to property lines for all permit applications. |
| Nuckolls County | City of Nelson Building Department (incorporated areas); Nuckolls County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Nuckolls County. Plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and distances to property lines consistent with statewide building code requirements. |
| Thayer County | City of Hebron Building Department (incorporated areas); Thayer County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Thayer County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show the location of existing and proposed structures, dimensions, and setbacks from all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Jefferson County | City of Fairbury Building Department (incorporated areas); Jefferson County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Jefferson County and the City of Fairbury. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the relationship of proposed structures to existing lot lines under the 2018 IRC/IBC baseline. |
| Fillmore County | City of Geneva Building Department (incorporated areas); Fillmore County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Fillmore County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for permit applications in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. |
| Polk County | City of Osceola Building Department (incorporated areas); Polk County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Polk County. Plans must show setback compliance and lot coverage; properties in a floodplain require a separate Floodplain Development Permit through the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. |
| Butler County | City of David City Building Department (incorporated areas); Butler County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Butler County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines and existing structures. |
| Otoe County | Nebraska City Building Department (incorporated areas); Otoe County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Otoe County requires permits and site plans for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the location of proposed improvements relative to all lot lines. Verify current requirements at nebraskacityne.gov. |
| Johnson County | City of Tecumseh Building Department (incorporated areas); Johnson County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Johnson County. Plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and distances to all property lines consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC statewide baseline. |
| Pawnee County | City of Pawnee City Building Department (incorporated areas); Pawnee County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Pawnee County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and approximate distances to property lines for all permit applications. |
| Richardson County | City of Falls City Building Department (incorporated areas); Richardson County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Richardson County. Floodplain properties along the Missouri River tributaries in Richardson County require a separate Floodplain Development Permit through dnr.nebraska.gov. |
| Nemaha County | City of Auburn Building Department (incorporated areas); Nemaha County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Nemaha County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and setbacks from all property lines. Floodplain development requires an additional Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Kearney County | City of Minden Building Department (incorporated areas); Kearney County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Kearney County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to property lines for all permit submissions. |
| Phelps County | City of Holdrege Building Department (incorporated areas); Phelps County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Phelps County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the location of proposed structures relative to existing lot lines and buildings. |
| Gosper County | City of Elwood Building Department (incorporated areas); Gosper County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Gosper County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for permit applications in incorporated and unincorporated areas. |
| Furnas County | City of Beaver City Building Department (incorporated areas); Furnas County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Furnas County. Plans must show proposed structure placement and setbacks from property lines consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC adopted statewide. |
| Red Willow County | City of McCook Building Department (incorporated areas); Red Willow County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Red Willow County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures, dimensions, and approximate distances to all property lines for permit applications. |
| Frontier County | City of Stockville Building Department (incorporated areas); Frontier County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Frontier County under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show proposed structure location relative to all property lines. |
| Hayes County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Hayes County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Hayes County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines. |
| Hitchcock County | City of Trenton Building Department (incorporated areas); Hitchcock County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hitchcock County. Plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and distances to property lines consistent with the statewide 2018 IRC/IBC baseline. |
| Dundy County | City of Benkelman Building Department (incorporated areas); Dundy County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Dundy County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and approximate distances to all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Chase County | City of Imperial Building Department (incorporated areas); Chase County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Chase County. Plans must show the proposed structure’s location relative to existing lot lines and buildings, with setback compliance clearly indicated. |
| Perkins County | City of Grant Building Department (incorporated areas); Perkins County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Perkins County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for all permit applications. |
| Keith County | City of Ogallala Building Department (incorporated areas); Keith County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures in Keith County. Floodplain properties near Lake McConaughy and the Platte River corridor require a separate Floodplain Development Permit through dnr.nebraska.gov. |
| Deuel County | City of Chappell Building Department (incorporated areas); Deuel County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Deuel County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to property lines for all permit submissions. |
| Cheyenne County | City of Sidney Building Department (incorporated areas); Cheyenne County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Cheyenne County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the location of proposed structures relative to all lot lines and existing buildings on the property. |
| Kimball County | City of Kimball Building Department (incorporated areas); Kimball County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Kimball County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for permit applications. |
| Banner County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Banner County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Banner County under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. Plans must show setbacks and the proposed structure’s location relative to all property lines. |
| Morrill County | City of Bridgeport Building Department (incorporated areas); Morrill County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Morrill County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures with dimensions and distances to property lines; floodplain development requires a separate Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Garden County | City of Oshkosh Building Department (incorporated areas); Garden County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Garden County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the proposed structure’s location relative to existing lot lines consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC baseline. |
| Box Butte County | City of Alliance Building Department (incorporated areas); Box Butte County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Box Butte County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for all permit applications. |
| Sheridan County | City of Rushville Building Department (incorporated areas); Sheridan County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Sheridan County. Plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and distances to property lines consistent with the statewide building code framework. |
| Dawes County | City of Chadron Building Department (incorporated areas); Dawes County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Dawes County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and approximate distances to all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Sioux County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Sioux County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Sioux County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines. |
| Hooker County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Hooker County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hooker County under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the proposed structure’s location relative to all property lines. |
| Thomas County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Thomas County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Thomas County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to property lines for all permit applications. |
| Blaine County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Blaine County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Blaine County. Plans must show setbacks and the proposed structure’s location relative to existing lot lines under the statewide 2018 IRC/IBC baseline. |
| Loup County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Loup County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Loup County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to property lines for permit submissions. |
| Garfield County | City of Burwell Building Department (incorporated areas); Garfield County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Garfield County requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines and existing structures on the lot. |
| Wheeler County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Wheeler County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Wheeler County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the proposed structure’s location relative to all property lines consistent with the statewide building code framework. |
| Valley County | City of Ord Building Department (incorporated areas); Valley County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Valley County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing and proposed structures, dimensions, and approximate distances to all property lines for permit applications. |
| Greeley County | City of Greeley Building Department (incorporated areas); Greeley County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Greeley County. Plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and setbacks from all property lines consistent with the 2018 IRC/IBC statewide baseline. |
| Sherman County | City of Loup City Building Department (incorporated areas); Sherman County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Sherman County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s placement and distances to all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Howard County | City of St. Paul Building Department (incorporated areas); Howard County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, garages, and accessory structures in Howard County. Plans must show setback compliance and the location of proposed improvements relative to existing lot lines and structures. |
| Holt County | City of O’Neill Building Department (incorporated areas); Holt County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Holt County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines; floodplain properties may require an additional Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Rock County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Rock County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Rock County under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. Plans must show proposed structure dimensions, placement, and distances to all property lines. |
| Brown County | City of Ainsworth Building Department (incorporated areas); Brown County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Brown County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and approximate distances to all property lines for permit applications. |
| Keya Paha County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Keya Paha County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Keya Paha County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show the proposed structure’s location relative to existing lot lines under the statewide building code framework. |
| Boyd County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Boyd County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Boyd County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Cherry County | City of Valentine Building Department (incorporated areas); Cherry County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Cherry County, Nebraska’s largest county by area, requires permits for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show proposed structure location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines; floodplain development near the Niobrara River requires a separate Floodplain Development Permit. |
| Grant County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Grant County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Grant County under the Nebraska Building Construction Act. Plans must show setbacks and the proposed structure’s location relative to all property lines. |
| Arthur County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Arthur County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Arthur County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines for all permit applications. |
| McPherson County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; McPherson County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in McPherson County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show proposed structure location relative to all property lines consistent with the statewide 2018 IRC/IBC baseline. |
| Logan County | Local building department — verify with your municipality; Logan County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Logan County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas under Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to all property lines for permit submissions. |
| Custer County | City of Broken Bow Building Department (incorporated areas); Custer County Zoning Administrator (unincorporated areas) | Custer County enforces permit requirements for nonfarm construction in zoned areas per Nebraska Statute 23-114.04. Site plans must show the proposed structure’s location, dimensions, and distances to all property lines; properties near the Middle Loup River in a floodplain require a separate Floodplain Development Permit. |
