Planning and Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator
John McKee
Office Hours: 8:00AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM
313 South K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
Phone: (402) 729-3602
Fax: (402) 587-5456

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department is to promote responsible growth, protect public safety, and preserve the county's natural and built resources through effective planning, fair and consistent zoning administration, comprehensive floodplain management, and innovative Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping. We are committed to providing accurate information, fostering informed decision-making, supporting sustainable development, reducing flood risk, and delivering exceptional service to our residents, businesses, and partner agencies while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

 

COUNTY PLANS

Zoning Regulations 2026 (4/7/2026)

Zoning Comprehensive Plan (2026 - 2036) (3/24/2026)

Zoning Sub-Division Regulations

County Official Zoning Map

 

County Interactive Mapping and Searches

Beacon: County GIS Map link (Zoning districts, Floodplains, Voting districts, Wellhead Protection areas and more)

Beacon: Property Search link

 

PERMITS & FEES

Zoning Permit (Any Construction)

Grain Bin Permit

Conditional Use Permit

Land Sub-Division Form

Zoning District Change Form

Small Wind Energy Conversion System Form (Single wind tower)

Floodplain Development Permit

Zoning Fees (NOTE---All Permit and No permit fees have changed on 7/8/2025)

 

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Meeting on Comprehensive Plan and Regulations Agenda 7/10/2025 

Meeting Minutes from 7/10/2025 No minutes will be posted. No quorum.

Meeting on Comp Plan and Regulations Agenda 7/31/2025 

Meeting Minutes from 7/31/2025

Public Hearing then working on Comp Plan and Regulations Agenda 8/14/2025 (UPDATED 8/6/25)

Meeting minutes from 8/14/2025

Meeting on Comp Plan and Regulations Agenda 9/3/2025 

Meeting Minutes from 9/3/2025

Meeting on Regulations Agenda 9/24/2025 

Meeting Minutes from 9/24/2025

Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations Agenda 1/8/2026

Meeting Minutes from 1/8/2026

Public Hearing for cell Tower Agenda 7/9/2026

Meeting Minutes from 7/9/2026

 

Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment Members

 

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Workshop Agenda 6/12/2025

Workshop Agenda 6/19/2025 (CANCELLED)

Minutes