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Planning, Zoning and Building
                                                                                              City Zoning Map      2-Mile Zoning Map
The City of Blair enforces the 2009 International Building Code, Residential Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Conservation Code, Property Maintenance Code and the 2008 National Electrical Code.  Copies of these codes are available at the Blair Public Library for your review.

Building Permits can be obtained at City Hall, 218 S. 16th Street, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We are not able to accept applications by fax or as an e-mail attachment because supporting documentation is required with most applications.  If you have questions regarding the issuance of a building permit you may contact one of the following or contact City Hall at (402) 426 4191.

For Code Requirement Questions -  Contact Howard Wolfe, City Building Inspector
                                                             (402) 426 6696 hwolfe@ci.blair.ne.us

For Planning & Zoning Questions - Contact Brenda Wheeler, City Clerk
                                                            (402) 426 6694 - brwheeler@ci.blair.ne.us
                                                                                         or
                                                            Phil Green, Assistant City Administrator
                                                            (402) 426 6691 - pcgreen@ci.blair.ne.us

Zoning Information available for properties in Blair at:     GIS

The City of Blair has adopted a Zoning Ordinance to preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare.  The City of Blair's zoning jurisdiction includes all property within city limits as well as a two-mile jurisdiction.  

Zoning Ordinance available at:    WEBLINK

Information Links

      Frequently Asked Questions   Permits and Inspections   Building Activity Report
   Permit Fees-Building   Permit Fees-Zoning  Zoning Applications                       Contractor Registration/License Information   State Fire Marshal Plan Submittal Application                                    Contractor Registration Form                 Building Permit Packet

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET MY BUILDING PERMIT?

            If you are building a new home you will need the following:

                        One (2) complete sets of house plans which include square footage

                                mechanical, plumbing and electrical drawings

                       

                                Legal description of the property

                       

                                Site plan showing where the house will be located on the property

                               (distance to all property lines and between all structures is required)                  

                                 REScheck Certificate - http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck

                                         COMcheck Certificate - http://www.energycodes.gov/comcheck

Be sure to "Call Before You Dig" - Contact Diggers Hotline of Nebraska at (800) 331 5666.  Please call (48) hours before you dig.  
                                                                                              

                                                         

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