Skip to content
Omaha

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 September 1, 2026

Key facts: Omaha land-use record

  • Omaha approved 89% of 130 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Omaha has 66 rezoning-related records across 10 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Omaha was on September 1, 2026.

Updated with meetings through September 1, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Omaha

Meetings
10
Rezoning Mentions
66
Last Detected
Aug 18, 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 · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Preliminary plat for Cunningham View

Preliminary plat for Cunningham View, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

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

Omaha · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Rezoned DR to R-5

2240 Skyline Drive, Omaha

DR to R-5

Zoning change from DR to R-5, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

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

Omaha · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Rezoned R-7 to MU

Northwest of 207th and I Streets, Omaha

R-7 to MU

Zoning change from R-7 to MU, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

UpzoneUse conversion

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

Omaha · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Walnut Hill Replat 10 PUD, final plat and subdivision agreement

Walnut Hill Replat 10 PUD, final plat and subdivision agreement, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

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

Omaha · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Serenity Estates Villas rezoning, final plat and subdivision agreement

Serenity Estates Villas rezoning, final plat and subdivision agreement, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

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

Omaha · Aug 18, 2026

Approved · 6-0

Iron Bluff Replat 4 rezoning and mixed use amendment

Iron Bluff Replat 4 rezoning and mixed use amendment, approved by a 6-0 vote on Aug 18, 2026 in Omaha.

Entitlement

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

What gets approved in Omaha

In Omaha, 89% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Multifamily / attached housing clear 84%, Subdivision / plat 96%. ZoneWire analyzed 130 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 housing3184%
Subdivision / plat2796%
Land use / comp-plan amendment19100%
Special exception / conditional use1872%
Commercial / office / retail1191%
Mixed-use6100%
Single-family homes580%

7 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.

Get free county alerts

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.

ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Omaha to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.

ZoneWire monitors Omaha commission, city council, and planning commission meetings in Nebraska for rezoning requests, variances, conditional use permits, planned unit developments, comprehensive plan amendments, and development approvals.

ZoneWire automatically monitors public Omaha government meetings, transcribes the audio with AI, scans each transcript for zoning keywords, and sends email alerts linked to the exact moment a relevant topic was discussed.

Key zoning terms to watch in Omaha include rezoning, variance, conditional use permit, PUD (Planned Unit Development), comprehensive plan amendment, site plan, and annexation. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every Omaha governing body.

Subscribe to Omaha on ZoneWire to receive email alerts whenever zoning-relevant topics are detected in local meetings, so you can act on rezonings and development decisions before they reach the broader market.

Yes. ZoneWire Free sends New Meeting Alerts for Omaha at no cost, with the agenda for each meeting. ZoneWire Pro adds full transcripts, zoning and development analysis, and keyword alerts for $39 per market per month.

A zoning map shows today. This shows what the board changed.

Our Omaha record holds 40 land-use decisions heard in the last 60 days, with the vote where one was recorded.

7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Get free alerts for Omaha zoning meetings

Get an email when a new meeting is posted for Omaha, with the agenda. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll email you an activation link — one click, no password, unsubscribe anytime.

or