Papillion planning commission backs 'R5' missing‑middle zoning update to expand housing choices

May 27, 2026

The commission voted 6-0 on May 27 to recommend an ordinance (TC-26-00004) that creates an R5 ‘pocket neighborhood’ district to allow cottage clusters, duplexes and other missing‑middle housing types, with limits (25% cap and area restrictions) and supplemental design rules.

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The Papillion Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council consider an ordinance to update Chapter 205 of the zoning code to add an R5 “pocket neighborhood” district and related missing‑middle housing regulations. The recommendation on TC-26-00004 passed 6-0 and will be forwarded to council for formal consideration.

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