Denton trustees hold public hearing, introduce first reading of zoning ordinance revision

Trustee Amanda Fangmeier moved and Trustee Ryan Osborn seconded to open a public hearing at 6:35 p.m. on May 21 to consider revisions to the village zoning regulations and official zoning map; the motion carried.

Jason Combs of Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C. presented the proposed revisions prepared for the Village of Denton. After discussion with citizens in attendance, Trustee Fangmeier moved and Trustee Osborn seconded to close the hearing at 7:16 p.m.; that motion also carried.

The board then voted to introduce and hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-5-1, described in the agenda as an ordinance "to adopt the zoning regulations and official zoning map for the Village of Denton, Nebraska and for that area within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of its corporate limits as prepared by Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C." Chair Joe Hobelman seconded the motion. The minutes state the motion "carried" but do not record individual vote tallies.

Why it matters: Ordinance 26-5-1 would adopt a revised set of local zoning rules and an official map that define permitted uses and development standards within the village and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The board scheduled a second reading of the ordinance for the June 1, 2026 meeting; the minutes do not list substantive changes or a redline in the text of the public minutes, and no detailed zoning provisions are quoted in the record.

What happens next: The ordinance will return to the board for a second reading on June 1, 2026. If the board approves it at second reading in accordance with local procedures, the ordinance would be adopted and published as required by law.

The minutes also note that the Nebraska Open Meetings Act poster was available for public inspection during the meeting.