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FAQs

When permits are needed
What building codes are used

Where to get a permit
Permit Fees

How to contact us
Zoning districts

How long is a permit good
What zoning district am I in

Zoning Regulations/Ordinances

When are permits needed?

1. Dwelling
2. Any finished area inside the home that was not finished as part of the original building permit. (e.g.; finished basement (full or partial)
3. Accessory structures. (e.g.; garages, detached garages, pole barns, sheds, decks, fences, swimming pools)
4. Any commercial building

Where do I go to get a permit?

First determine if you are in the Sarpy County jurisdiction.
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Outside any City Extra-Territorial Limits
Sarpy County Building Inspection Office
1210 Golden Gate Drive Ste 2E
Papillion, NE 68046
402 / 593-2315
Email

City of Bellevue
Information
402 / 293-3015

City of Gretna
204 N McKenna Av
Gretna, NE 68028
402/ 332-3336

City of La Vista
8110 Park View BLVD
La Vista, NE 68128
402 / 331-4343

City of Papillion
Information
402 / 597-2072

City of Springfield
170 N 3rd St.
Springfield, NE 68059
402 / 253-2204

How long is a permit good?

Sarpy County permits are good for one (1) year from the date issued. Construction must begin within the first six (6) months.

What building codes are used for Sarpy County Jurisdictions?

2000 International Residential Code
2000 International Building Code
2000 International Mechanical Code
2000 International Fuel Gas Code
2000 International Plumbing Code
2003 International Energy Conservation Code
2005 National Electric Code
Copies of these codes can be viewed at the Sarpy County Building Inspectors Office, but may not be removed.

How much are Permit Fees?
Sarpy County Permit Fees are as follows:

CONSTRUCTION COST
FEE
$1.00 to $500.00
$23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00

$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00

$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $$500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,223.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof


What are the different zoning districts?

For a more descriptive explanation see the zoning ordinances (5Mb)

AG Agricultural Farming District (20+ acres)
AGD Agricultural Development District (10+ acres)
AGR Agricultural Residential District (5+ acres)
RE2 Residential Estates (2+ acres)
RE1 Residential Estates (1+ acres)
RS-100 Single Family Residential District
RS-72 Single Family Residential District
RD-50 Two Family Residential District
RG-35 General Residential District
RG-25 General Residential District
RG-15 General Residential District
RG-10 General Residential District
RMH Manufactured Home Residential District
SRH Seasonal home Residential District
BN Neighborhood Convenience Business District
BG General Business District
BGH Heavy General Business District
BHS Highway Service Business District
IL Light Industrial District
ILM Light Manufacturing District
IGM General Manufacturing District
AP Airport District
AA Airport Approach Zone District
PD Planned Development District
PTD Planned Townhouse Development
FP Flood Plain District

What Zoning Type am I in?

Below is a list of subdivisions that are in Sarpy County Jurisdiction and the Zoning for the subdivision:

Subdivisions Zoned as Residential:

Ballena (Tiburon South) RS-72
Cedar Hollow RS-72
Cedar Ridge RS-72
Giles Ridge RS-72
Hansons Lake SRH/FP
Harrison Woods Rs-72, RD50PD & BG
Hawaiian Village RD-50/FP
Hickory Ridge RD-50
Lakeridge Estates RE1
Millard Park RS-72, RD-50PD & BG
Tiburon RS-100
Tiburon Patio Homes RD-50PD
Tiburon Pointe RD-50PD
Tiburon View RD-50PD
Tiburon Estates RD-50PD

Subdivisions Zoned as Commercial:

Commerce Business Centre IL
Highway Crossing IL
Hilltop Industrial Park IL
Lakeview South IL

What are the zoning regulations/ordinances?

Click to view the Sarpy County Zoning Ordinances (5 Mb file)