Seward County Zoning Department
Official: Becky Paulsen
Email: bpaulsen@sewardcountyne.gov
Phone: (402)643-3525
Location: 529 Seward Street #206., Seward, NE 68434
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There are Two Types of Permits:
Zoning Building Permit
A Zoning Building Permit is required when building a new home:
1) All Zoning Density Requirements are met.
2) All Zoning Requirements are met
3) 35 foot set back from the property line
4) Location of well/septic or lagoon
5)NE IBC Code 2008 or above regulations apply
6) 1 set of building plans are required.
7) Certified State Electrical Inspection.
8) $75.00 fee is associated with this permit
Development Permit
A Development Permit is required when doing construction:
1) Any building measuring more than 8X8
2) All zoning Requirements are met.
3) Any exterior/interior construction
4) Location of well/septic or lagoon
5)NE IBC Code 2008 or above regulations apply
6) Certified State Electrical Inspection
7) $75.00 fee in associated with this permit.