Beginning October 1, 2021, Douglas County Planning Department will be taking in all applications electronically. The actual review time does not commence until we have accepted the application fee. To ensure accurate submittals for Planning, please complete the following:
1) All major applications must have an appointment - request one by emailing [email protected]. Check submittal deadline here.
2) Temporary and minor applications (see General Planning Application) can be submitted by emailing the Planning Department. Minor and Temporary applications do not need an appointment.
3) Submit electronically via a file sharing program (ie Dropbox, etc) to the above email address by the appointment time given to you by the Development Coordinator. If you do not have a file sharing program account you can request a Box.com folder with us.
4) Planning staff will do a cursory review and respond to your electronic submittal with the required fees. You will be given information to pay online via Echeck or Credit Card. The planner may request hard copies during the review.
5) For “Re-submittals” submit electronic files to [email protected].
6) Our counter hours still apply and these submittals will be considered Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
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 (2020) 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
Email the Planning Department