Planning & Zoning

Tornado Victim Permit Waivers

The County Board of Supervisors has passed two resolutions waiving certain building requirements for tornado victims. Resolution No. 2024-07 waives building permit fees related to repair or reconstruction of tornado damaged structures. Resolution 2024-08 waives the Conditional Use Permit requirement for an accessory structure being constructed prior to the principal structure, and it also waives the Conditional Use Permit requirement for a mobile home being used as a temporary residence.

For more information regarding these resolutions, contact the Planning and Zoning Office at planning@washingtoncountyne.gov or 402-426-6872.

Chris Shewchuk, AICP

Planning and Zoning Administrator

Washington County, NE

The County Planning Department consists of four full-time employees:

Planning Administrator
Planning Administrative Assistant
Building Inspector
Office Administrative Assistant

Census information is available through the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) at www.mapacog.org

1555 Colfax Street
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-6872
Fax: (402) 426-6843

Planning Commission

Matt Mathiesen, Chairman m.mathiesen@washingtoncountyne.gov
Michael R. Smith, Vice-Chair m.smith@washingtoncountyne.gov
Gary Lambrecht g.lambrecht@washingtoncountyne.gov
Greg Hoegermeyer g.hoegermeyer@washingtoncountyne.gov
Kevin Hartzell k.hartzell@washingtoncountyne.gov
David Taylor d.taylor@washingtoncountyne.gov
Mike Anderson m.anderson@washingtoncountyne.gov

Resolution to Uphold Zoning and Zoning Enforcement

Resolution # 2019-07

Washington County Permits

Washington County Building Permit Applications

Zoning Permit Applications

Electrical Permits

Effective January 2, 2024, all electrical permits and inspections will be handled by the State Electrical Division

Mechanical Permits

Mechanical Permit Application

Plumbing Permits

Plumbing Permit Application

Roofing/Siding/Gutter Permits

Septic Permit

Septic Permit Application

Public Documents & Links

Chris Shewchuk, Planning & Zoning Administrator

Email: c.shewchuk@washingtoncountyne.gov

John Manson, Building Inspector

(Permits & Inspections)

Email: planning@washingtoncountyne.gov

Helpful Links

Private well testing for high nitrates available
Papio watershed program sponsored by Papio NRD helps make rural intersection safer.
Independent Review & Evaluation of the Economic Analyses of the USACE Papio Creek & Tributaries Lakes, NE General Re-evaluation Report