This bill amends section 23-114.01 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to enhance the governance and operational procedures of county planning commissions and boards. It introduces a requirement for county attorneys, members of county planning commissions, and county board members in counties with zoning regulations to complete two hours of education per term on relevant topics. The bill also clarifies the authority of the county planning commission to grant conditional uses or special exceptions, stipulating that such decisions must be based solely on county zoning regulations. Additionally, it establishes a presumption that applicants will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements, placing the burden of proof on those challenging this presumption.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific timelines for the processing of applications for conditional use permits or special exceptions, mandating that the county zoning administrator or commission must determine the completeness of applications within thirty days. If an application is deemed incomplete, the applicant must be notified within ten days. The bill also specifies that if a decision on an application is not made within ninety days of receiving a complete application, the permit or exception will be automatically granted. The original section 23-114.01 is repealed, consolidating these new provisions into the updated statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-114.01
Final Reading: 23-114.01
Slip Law: 23-114.01