Planning & Zoning

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.

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Chris Shewchuk, AICP

Planning and Zoning Administrator

Washington County, NE

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

1. Planning Administrator

2. Planning Administrative Assistant

3. Building Inspector

4. Office Administrative Assistant

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

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

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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

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Resolution to Uphold Zoning and Zoning Enforcement

• Resolution # 2019-07

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Washington County Permits

• Email:  planning@washingtoncountyne.gov

• Building Inspections

• Credit Card Authorization

• CONTRACTORS – Registration Form

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Washington County Building Permit Applications

• Required Documents & Permit Details

• Building Permit Application

• Demolition Permit Application

• Erosion Permit Application

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Zoning Permit Applications

• Washington County Zoning Application

• Arlington Zoning Application

• Village of Washington Zoning Application

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Electrical Permits

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

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Mechanical Permits

• Mechanical Permit Application

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Plumbing Permits

• Plumbing Permit Application

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Roofing/Siding/Gutter Permits

• Roofing/Siding/Gutter Permit Application

• Contractors – Roofing and Siding Affidavit

• Homeowners – Roofing and Siding Affidavit

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Septic Permit

• Septic Permit Application

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Public Documents & Links

• Public Hearing Guidelines

• Current Washington County Comprehensive Plan 2005 - 2025

• Floodplain Management Resolution 60.3

• Subdivision Regulations - Current

• Landuse Matrix Current 2021 update

• Stormwater Management Policies

• Erosion Control Resolution No. 2023-03

• Zoning Resolutions (Regulations)

• New Codes Effective August 1, 2020

• To order code books, go to https://shop.iccsafe.org/