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Omaha Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Omaha, NE. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Live records updated through July 21, 2026

Key facts: Omaha land-use record

  • Omaha approved 91% of 93 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Omaha has 49 rezoning-related records across 6 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Omaha was on July 21, 2026.

Updated with meetings through July 21, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Omaha

Meetings
6
Rezoning Mentions
49
Last Detected
Jul 21, 2026

Zoning Districts in Omaha

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

R1Single-Family Residential District (Large Lot)

Low-density single-family neighborhoods with a 20,000 sq ft minimum lot area, 100 ft minimum lot width, and 35 ft maximum height.

R2Single-Family Residential District (Low-Density)

Low-density single-family neighborhoods with a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot area, 80 ft minimum lot width, and 35 ft maximum height.

R3Single-Family Residential District (Medium-Density)

Moderate-density single-family neighborhoods with a 7,500 sq ft minimum lot area, 60 ft minimum lot width, and 35 ft maximum height.

R4Single-Family Residential District (High-Density)

Medium-density single-family neighborhoods on small lots, with a 5,000 sq ft minimum lot area and 50 ft minimum lot width.

R5Urban Family Residential District

Permits single-family housing, duplexes, and townhouses at medium density, with a 4,000 sq ft minimum lot area and 3,000 sq ft of site area per dwelling unit.

R6Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District

Low-density multiple-family housing in the approximate range of 20 dwelling units per acre, integrated with single-family, duplex, and townhouse housing.

R7Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District

Medium-density multiple-family housing in the approximate range of 40 dwelling units per acre, with limited office and commercial uses allowed by special permit.

R8High-Density Multiple-Family Residential District

High-density multiple-family housing, plus limited office and commercial uses subject to buffering and land use intensity standards.

LOLimited Office District

Office locations serving neighborhood or community needs, scaled to be compatible with adjacent residential areas, with limited supporting commercial uses allowed within office developments.

LCLimited Commercial District

Neighborhood shopping facilities serving a surrounding residential community, with commercial and office uses kept compatible in size and scale with a residential environment.

CCCommunity Commercial District

Commercial facilities serving several neighborhoods, generally requiring access from minor or major arterial streets.

GCGeneral Commercial District

A wide variety of commercial uses plus limited industrial facilities, requiring access from major streets and located away from residential districts.

CBDCentral Business District

The development regulations for downtown Omaha, where mixed uses are allowed and encouraged.

LILimited Industrial District

Service-type commercial and light industrial uses with relatively limited external effects and lower traffic volumes than other commercial and industrial uses.

GIGeneral Industrial District

A variety of commercial and industrial uses with moderate external effects, insulated from residential and lower-intensity districts.

MUMixed Use District

Projects combining several compatible land uses, mixing residential with workplaces, shops, and services in pedestrian-oriented mixed use centers.

Recent rezoning decisions in Omaha

These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Omaha in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.

Omaha · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned AG to GI

Northwest of State Street and Blair High Road

AG to GI

Zoning change from AG to GI, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Omaha.

Upzone

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Omaha · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned R-7 to MVD

Southwest of Lake Street and 25th Street

R-7 to MVD

Zoning change from R-7 to MVD, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Omaha.

UpzoneUse conversion

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Omaha · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned DR to R-4

6024 P Street

DR to R-4

Zoning change from DR to R-4, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Omaha · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned R-3 to R-5

5228 Ames Avenue

R-3 to R-5

Zoning change from R-3 to R-5, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Omaha · Jul 21, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned R-7 to GI

2715 and 2723 Q Street

R-7 to GI

Zoning change from R-7 to GI, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Omaha · Jul 14, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Rezoned GC to R7

southeast of 33rd and Webster Streets

GC to R7

Zoning change from GC to R7, approved by a 7-0 vote on Jul 14, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Omaha

In Omaha, 91% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Multifamily / attached housing clear 95%, Subdivision / plat 94%. ZoneWire analyzed 93 land-use board decisions in Omaha over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.

Project typeDecisionsApproval rate
Multifamily / attached housing2095%
Subdivision / plat1894%
Special exception / conditional use1776%
Land use / comp-plan amendment15100%
Commercial / office / retail786%

2 decisions that went against the odds

These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official Omaha zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://data.dogis.org/maps/omaha-zoning. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.

Zoning districts in Omaha include R1 (Single-Family Residential District (Large Lot)), R2 (Single-Family Residential District (Low-Density)), R3 (Single-Family Residential District (Medium-Density)), R4 (Single-Family Residential District (High-Density)), R5 (Urban Family Residential District), R6 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Residential District), R7 (Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential District), R8 (High-Density Multiple-Family Residential District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.

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