(a)

Districts established. For the purpose of regulating and restricting the use of land and the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or use of buildings, structures of land, all lands within the corporate limits of the city, and within the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, are hereby divided into 15 districts as follows:

(Ord. No. 2880, § 5(Exh. A), 3-5-2019; Ord. No. 2960, § 3(Exh. A), 7-18-2023)

State Law reference— Districts authorized, R.R.S. 1943, § 19-902.

(a)

Zoning district map. Boundaries of the districts, as enumerated in the zoning ordinance, are hereby established as shown on a map prepared for that purpose, which map is hereby designated as the zoning district map; and said map, and all the notations, references and information shown thereon is hereby made as much a part of this zoning ordinance as if the same were set forth in full herein. The city planning commission shall keep on file in their offices an authentic copy of said map, and all changes, amendments, or additions thereto.

(b)

Boundaries. When definite distances in feet are not shown on the zoning district map, the district boundaries are intended to be along existing street, alley, or platted lot lines, or extensions of the same, and if the exact location of such lines is not clear, it shall be determined by the city manager or designee, due consideration being given to location as indicated by the scale of the zoning district map.

(c)

Expansion of the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. The city extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction (ETJ), as permitted by state law, shall be represented on the official zoning district map. All territory newly included within the boundaries of the ETJ, by way of annexation and expansion of city limits, shall be zoned Ag, Agriculture, until otherwise reclassified. During the public hearings for any proposed expansion of the ETJ, any person or persons owning property in said new territory may request the planning commission and city council to consider including their property within a zoning district other than Ag. After the passing of the ordinance expanding the ETJ, any property owners requesting a change in zoning from Ag shall be required to go through the normal process for a change of zoning classification.

(Ord. No. 2880, § 5(Exh. A), 3-5-2019)

Procedures for amendments shall be as follows:

(1)

Applications. Application shall be made upon forms provided by the city and shall be duly filed with the city manager or designee at least 15 business days before the next regular meeting of the planning commission.

(2)

Fee. An application fee shall accompany each application. The application fee shall be as established by the city council. Upon receipt of said application and fee, the city manager or designee shall note thereon the date of filing and make a permanent record thereof.

(3)

Public notice requirements. Upon receipt of a complete application and fee, the city manager or designee shall provide adequate notification for the public hearing in accordance with Nebraska Revised Statutes.

(4)

Planning commission. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing, ensure that the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals in the comprehensive plan, make findings of fact, and make a recommendation to the city council.

(5)

City council. The city council shall hold a public hearing and take into consideration the planning commission's recommendations and findings. The council may make additional findings of fact before approval or disapproval of the proposed amendment or send it back to the planning commission for further discussion.

(Ord. No. 2880, § 5(Exh. A), 3-5-2019; Ord. No. 2960, § 3(Exh. A), 7-18-2023)

State Law reference— Zoning amendments, R.R.S. 1943, §§ 19-904, 19-904.1, 19-905, 19-915.