New state law requires planning training and imposes permit time limits, county told

Mar 24, 2026

Officials were briefed on LB 663, enacted by the Legislature and signed by the governor, which county staff said will require two hours of planning-and-zoning training for certain elected and appointed officials and imposes statutory time limits that could let some permits be deemed granted if not decided within the deadline.

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Chad, a county presenter, told commissioners that "LB 663 passed the legislature and the governor signed it." He said the law takes effect about 90 days after the Legislature adjourns and will require two hours of planning-and-zoning education for covered officials during their term of service, though the statute is not precise on timing and penalties.

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