FAQs • Sarpy County, NE • CivicEngage

What are the different zoning districts?

The zoning districts used in Sarpy County are:

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Planning - Permits & Inspections

Permits are needed for:

Accessory structures, e.g.:
- Decks
- Fences
- Garages / detached garages
- Pole barns
- Re-roofs
- Sheds
- Siding
- Swimming pools
Any commercial building, commercial addition or alteration
Any finished area inside the home that was not finished as part of the original building permit, e.g.: finished basement or and remodel work other than painting and flooring)
Dwelling
Grading Permit - when disturbing more than 1 acre
Floodplain Development Permit - when doing any work in the floodplain (see map) including grading
When subject property does not allow a use as a Principal Use (see Zoning Regulations) but does allow it as a Special Permitted Use

First determine if you are in the Sarpy County jurisdiction with an Interactive Online Map.

1510 Wall Street
Bellevue, NE 68005
Phone: 402-293-3014
Bellevue Permits and Inspections Page

204 N McKenna Avenue
Gretna, NE 68028
Phone: 402-332-3336

8110 Park View Boulevard
La Vista, NE 68128
Phone: 402-331-4343

122 E 3rd Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Phone: 402-597-2072
Papillion Planning Department Page

170 N 3rd Street
Springfield, NE 68059
Phone: 402-253-2204

Sarpy County Building Department
1210 Golden Gate Drive Number 1240
Papillion, NE 68046
Phone: 402-593-1555
Email Building Inspector

3. How long is a permit good for?: Sarpy County permits are valid for 1 year from the date issued. Construction must begin within the first 6 months.

4. What building codes are enforced in Sarpy County's jurisdictions?: Review the current building codes for Sarpy County on our Building Inspection page.

5. How are permit fees calculated?: To learn more about how permit fees are calculated, visit the Application Forms and Fees page, and view the current Master Fee Schedule.

The zoning districts used in Sarpy County are: