Since the County shutdown due to COVID-19, the Douglas County Planning Department has been taking all major submittals in electronically, with the actual hard copy submittal and payment to follow. Doing this has allowed the Planning Department to determine if the submittal is complete with minimal contact. The actual review time does not commence until we have accepted the application fee. In consideration of social distancing and to ensure accurate submittals for Planning, please complete the following:
1) Make a digital appointment with the Development Coordinator.
2) Submit electronically to the above email address by the appointment time given to you by the Development Coordinator.
Planning staff will do a cursory review and respond to your electronic submittal with the required fees and hard copies that are needed.
3) For “Re-submittals” submit electronic files(s) to the Development Coordinator.
4) Temporary and minor applications can be submitted at the Public Counter or digitally by emailing the Planning Department. If sent digitally, planning staff will respond to your electronic submittal with the required fees and hard copies that are needed. If submitted at the counter, please check in via the tablet in the lobby of the Minden Inn.
What We Do
The Planning Division is responsible for protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of Douglas County residents and property owners by reviewing development proposals to insure compliance with the Douglas County Master Plan (2011) and related zoning and land division regulations contained in the Consolidated Development Code (Title 20). The Planning Division provides the staff support for the Douglas County Planning Commission.
Additional Information
For information on land uses or development regulations in Douglas County, please contact the Planning Technician at 775-782-6217 or email the Planning Department.
The Public Counter is located on the second floor of the Minden Inn in Room 202.
PUBLIC COUNTER HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (appointment recommended)
Email the Planning Department