Sarpy County Zoning Map & Districts 2026
Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Sarpy County, NE. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 4, 2026
Key facts: Sarpy land-use record
- Sarpy has 19 rezoning-related records across 5 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
- The most recent tracked meeting in Sarpy was on August 4, 2026.
Updated with meetings through August 4, 2026.
Recent Rezoning Activity in Sarpy County
Official Sarpy County Zoning Resources
Zoning Districts in Sarpy County
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Provides for use of land for general agricultural purposes such as farming and the usual buildings and structures; minimum area 20 acres; and interim uses under special or conditional permits.
Provides for use of land for farming and agricultural-related activities such as elevators, storage, and terminals; minimum lot area of 10 acres; and interim uses under special permits.
Provides for agricultural, low density, residential development; minimum lot area of 5 acres.
Provides for single family homes on a minimum of 2 acre lots.
Provides for single family homes on a minimum of 1 acre lots.
Provides for single-family residential uses; minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet.
Provides for single-family residential uses; minimum lot area of 7,200 square feet.
Provides for two-family residential uses; minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet per living unit.
Provides for multi-family residential uses; minimum lot area of 3,500 square feet per living unit.
Provides for multi-family residential uses; minimum lot area of 1,500 square feet per living unit.
Provides mobile home parks for placement of one or more mobile structures on a zoned lot.
Provides for a wide range of related business activities such as construction, repair, garages, building materials and similar establishments.
Provides for business establishments closely related to light industrial operations and for business and service establishments that require greater land area and highways or other arterials to do business.
Provides for commercial and light industrial uses meeting comparatively rigid environmental specifications as to nuisance-free performance.
Provides for the widest range of industrial and manufacturing activities which perform under Environmental Protection Agency specification and are reasonably nuisance-free.
Provides for accommodation of projects which combine several compatible land uses into an integrated development; may designate parts of the County appropriate for a mixture of residential, commercial, office, and accessory uses.
Provides for airport facilities.
Provides an appending district for limited land uses and low density uses within the airport approach zones on either side of the centerline of the runway extended.
An appending or combining district designated to provide for an unusual or different arrangement of residential, business, or industrial uses in accordance with an approved development plan.
An appending district designated to provide for innovative platting of lots and sublots of residential uses.
An appending district designated to provide for restrictive land use and construction within a designated flood plain.
Provides for the use of conservation techniques by which new residential developments permanently designate a portion of the total parcel to open space conservation areas.
Provides basic guidelines that promote quality design along the most visible and heavily traveled road corridors in the Sarpy County zoning jurisdiction: Highway 370, Highway 50, Interstate 80, Platteview Road, Highway 31, and Highway 75.
Provides for the eventual transition of a previously developed acreage subdivision to higher densities when the extension of urban services occurs.
What gets approved in Sarpy County
ZoneWire analyzed 30 land-use board decisions in Sarpy County over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Subdivision / plat | 13 | 100% |
| Commercial / office / retail | 6 | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The official Sarpy County zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://gis.sarpy.gov/maps/zoning-districts-sarpy-county-ne. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Sarpy County include AG (Agricultural Farming District), AGD (Agricultural Development District), AGR (Agricultural Residential District), RE2 (Residential Estate II District), RE1 (Residential Estate I District), RS-100 (Single Family Residential District), RS-72 (Single Family Residential District), RD-50 (Two-Family Residential District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
ZoneWire reads every council meeting in Sarpy County to detect rezoning discussions, variances, and zoning amendments. Start a free trial to receive alerts when rezoning activity is detected.
The Sarpy County Planning & Building Department administers zoning for land outside the limits and zoning jurisdiction of incorporated cities and villages. The department evaluates zoning changes, Special Use Permits, and Floodplain Development Permits and maintains the County's Comprehensive Plan and zoning and subdivision regulations. The Planning Commission reviews applications, the Board of Adjustment handles variances and appeals, and the County Board makes final decisions on zoning changes. The department is at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046 (402-593-1555).
Section 8 of the Sarpy County Zoning Regulations divides the unincorporated area into districts including AG (Agricultural Farming), AGD (Agricultural Development), AGR (Agricultural Residential), RE2 and RE1 (Residential Estate II and I), RS-100 and RS-72 (Single Family Residential), RD-50 (Two-Family Residential), RG-35 and RG-15 (General Residential), RMH (Mobile Home Residential), BG (General Business), BGH (Heavy General Business), IL (Light Industrial), and IGM (General Manufacturing).
The AG Agricultural Farming District provides for general agricultural purposes such as farming and the usual buildings and structures, with a minimum area of 20 acres, plus interim uses allowed under special or conditional permits. Other districts have different minimums, for example the AGR Agricultural Residential District requires a minimum lot area of 5 acres and the RE1 Residential Estate I District allows single-family homes on a minimum of 1 acre.
The Sarpy County Planning Commission generally meets at 7:00 P.M. on the third Tuesday of each month in the County Boardroom (Administration Building) located at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion. Meeting dates and application deadlines are published by the County, and agendas are posted through the County's Agenda Center.
Variances and appeals of zoning decisions are handled by the Sarpy County Board of Adjustment, one of the three boards that oversee zoning matters (along with the Planning Commission and the County Board). For applications and requirements, contact the Sarpy County Planning & Building Department at 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046, or planning@sarpy.gov / 402-593-1555.
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