Village of Staplehurst

Depends on whether the village has adopted a building code or zoning ordinance. If no local code is adopted, state law still requires compliance with applicable state statutes and professional licensing requirements (contractor registration, NSED electrical, NDEE septic).

• Exempt Standard Nebraska agricultural building exemption (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 23-114.03) applies for qualifying farm buildings on village ETJ rural fringe areas

Note: Village-specific zoning exemptions (if any local zoning adopted) would need to be confirmed with the individual village clerk.

Contractor requirements

Regardless of local adoption: All contractors must be registered under the Nebraska Contractor Registration Act with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Registration fee: $25/year. Contractors must provide proof of workers' compensation insurance or a verified statement of exemption.

1. 01
   Contact the village clerk to confirm: (1) Has the village adopted a zoning ordinance? (2) Has the village adopted a building code? (3) Is a building permit required for this type of project? (4) Who inspects?
2. 02
   If the village has not adopted formal zoning, the Board of Trustees may review permit requests at its next regular meeting (typically monthly) based on nuisance, safety, or aesthetic concerns.
3. 03
   If the village has adopted zoning, follow the applicable village ordinance procedures.
4. 04
   Document village responses in writing for compliance records.
5. 05
   Confirm whether county zoning regulations, state electrical, septic, and contractor registration requirements apply.

Typical processing time: Not published. Typically monthly Board of Trustees meetings.

• Contact village clerk for information (phone)

Typical sequence: Village-level building inspections are typically informal or nonexistent in small Nebraska villages without adopted building codes. NSED electrical inspections apply statewide. NDEE septic inspections apply statewide. For projects in villages where no local building inspection program exists, lenders (particularly for FHA/VA/USDA Rural Development loans) and title insurance companies may require third-party inspection services or engineer certifications in lieu of local inspection sign-off.