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Butler County Board approves temporary moratorium on several large-scale land uses while plan is completed
Summary
After public comment, the Butler County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 on March 16 to adopt Resolution 2026-07, imposing a temporary moratorium on five categories of large-scale land development while the county completes a comprehensive plan and zoning; the board removed a clause that would have exempted projects claimed to be under construction.
DAVID CITY, Neb. — The Butler County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 on March 16 to approve a temporary moratorium on several large-scale land uses while the Butler County Planning Commission finishes a comprehensive plan and zoning rules.
Chairman Scott Steager and Supervisors Scott Griess, Scot Bauer and Brad Vandenberg voted to approve Resolution 2026-07; Supervisor Tony Krafka voted no. The resolution mirrors the Planning Commission’s Resolution 2026-04 but strikes language that would have excluded projects asserted to be already under construction.
The moratorium follows extensive public comment both for and against pausing development. Supporters said a temporary pause is needed to allow the Planning Commission and its consultant, Hanna:Keelan, to develop a land‑use matrix, conduct soil and baseline testing and draft clear rules on…
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