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Board approves rezoning for narrow-lot duplex at 5623 Grant Street after neighborhood opposition

City of Omaha Planning Board · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a rezoning to R5 for a narrow lot at 5623 Grant Street over neighborhood objections that it would be a spot rezoning and incompatible with the historic D4 character; applicant said he will live in one unit and rent the other to make the duplex financially viable. Staff said the rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

The Omaha Planning Board approved case C1026092 to rezone a narrow lot at 5623 Grant Street to R5 despite neighborhood opposition that labeled the change a spot rezoning inconsistent with the area's historic D4 character.

Kevin Kelly and other neighbors told the board they had gathered roughly 20 signatures on a petition opposing the rezoning and argued…

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