The Zoning Administrator is the central figure in zoning administration. All zoning and subdivision cases are coordinated through the office of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator is not a policy maker but a policy follower. He/she is an appointed individual who also serves as the County Floodplain Administrator.

The Administrator:

• Receives, reviews and issues Zoning Permits;
• Receives and reviews Applications for Variances and Conditional Use Permits;
• Receives requests for rezoning;
• Prepares Resolutions for amending zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, comp plan, zoning map;
• Reviews and Issues floodplain development permits when development occurs in the Floodplain;
• Prepares all documents for submission to the Planning Commission and/or Board of Adjustment;
• Is knowledgeable and follows the ‘Open Meetings Act’ when conducting public meetings;
• Attends meetings, takes minutes and preserves documents according to state statutes;
• Takes an advisory role to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments and educates each board on the County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations;
• Is responsible for presenting the applicant’s request to the County Board of Supervisors for their action;
• Is responsible for site visits to insure compliance with County Zoning Regulations as directed by the County Board of Supervisors;
• Is responsible for completing reports and providing documents to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to fulfill the County’s commitment to the ‘Livestock Friendly Program’.