Planning & Zoning
Jim Chappell
Planning & Zoning Administrator
ABOUT
Cass County was one of the first counties to adopt zoning in 1969. It is the goal of Zoning to encourage growth in an orderly fashion while at the same time preserving and encouraging commercial and industrial growth.
The Cass County Zoning Department serves the rural Cass County area, and we provide building permits and inspection services through interlocal agreements for the Villages of Avoca, Alvo, Cedar Creek, Elmwood, Greenwood, Manley, Murray, Nehawka, South Bend, Union and Weeping Water.
SERVICES
Applications for building permits and inspections, flood plain development permits, county road access permits, zoning changes, conditional use permits, platting or replatting of subdivisions and other land use changes are administered by this office.
The Planning and Zoning Department also maintains agendas and minutes for the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission holds public hearings to review and make recommendations to the County Board on amendments, conditional use permits and subdivision requests. The Planning Commission was instrumental in developing the county's Comprehensive Plan which it uses as a road map when making recommendations to the County Board. The Planning Commission consists of nine members appointed by the County Board of Commissioners for a term of three years.
| PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS | ||
| Alan Mueller | Chairman | Term expires 01/27 |
| George Tesar Jr. | Term expires 12/26 | |
| Michael Stroy | Term expires 03/26 | |
| Rob Church | Term expires 06/26 | |
| Nicholas Rayer | Term expires 02/26 | |
| Roger Dennis | Term expires 12/25 | |
| Jim Crofoot | Vice Chairman | Term expires 01/27 |
| Robert Staben | Secretary | Term expires 12/27 |
| Steve Felthousen | Term expires 12/26 | |
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body established by Nebraska Revised Statute § 23-168.01 to handle appeals and variances related to zoning regulations.
| BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS |
| Jeff Leach |
| Jennifer Serkiz |
| George Tesar |
| Terry Kerns |
| Annette Wiles |
PERMIT FORMS
Contractor Registration Application
Building Permit Application
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Residential Construction Packet
Conditional Use Permit Application
BUILDING CODES
2012 International Building Code
2012 International Residential Code
2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Fuel Gas Code
2023 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 - NOTE: All electrical permits and inspections are State provided in Cass County.
2018 International Energy Conservation Code
REGULATIONS
Zoning Regulations
Subdivision Regulations
NOTE: Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on the internet for your use, nevertheless, some information may not be accurate. Contact the Cass County Zoning Department to verify the accuracy of the information found on the internet.
Cass County Zoning Resolution 79
Cass County Zoning Amendment 2024-05 - Floodplain Review Fee
2018 Int'l Energy Code Adoption with Amendments
Cass County Deck form
FEMA Proposed National Flood Insurance Rate Map update
Cass County Compost Odor Complaint Form
*Presented in a public hearing on July 30, 2024 in the Board of Commissioners room at 8 am.
- Cass County Solar Nebraska, LLC Application Submittal
- 1898 Consulting Due Diligence Report
- 1898 Consulting Due Diligence Report Slide Deck
- UPDATED 1898 Consulting Due Diligence Report
- UPDATED 1898 Consulting Due Diligence Report Slide Deck
- UPDATED NextEra Line Drawing
To view or download an interactive map of Cass County, please click here.
| Cass County Zoning 13860 12th St. Plattsmouth, NE 68048-1964 Map |
Phone: (402) 296-9359 Fax: (402) 296-0604 zoning@casscountyne.gov |
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