Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Clatonia, Nebraska

Village of Clatonia’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Placing a modular home inside Clatonia village limits

  • Stated for modular homes; a general permit rule for other construction was not found.
  • Modular home must be on a permanent foundation and used solely as single-family residence.

  “no modular home shall be placed within the village without first obtaining all required building, zoning, and utility permits.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Construction inside Clatonia village limits

  • Stated in the RV ordinance's findings, not in a building chapter; details not found.

  “have building codes which require permits and inspections to ensure they meet health and safety standards.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside Clatonia village limits, Gage County, NE

  • Evidence is village ordinance text referring to its zoning districts and zoning regulations; the zoning ordinance itself was not located.

  “the village of clatonia zoning districts are designated for permanent structures only.”

• Living in an RVLimited

  RV occupancy on private property inside Clatonia village, outside an RV park or campground

  • Full-time living in an RV is prohibited on any property not designated as an RV park or campground.
  • Temporary residency up to 1 year only for natural disaster, emergency displacement from fire or flooding, or home repairs making the residence uninhabitable.
  • RV must be placed in a driveway or beside the permanent residence.
  • Temporary permit must be obtained and approved by the board of trustees within 30 days of the qualifying event.
  • Extension of up to one year with prior board approval; no extension beyond two years.
  • Permit fee $25.00; $100 per week assessed for unlisted temporary residency.
  • Ordinance copy on the village site is unsigned and undated.

  temporary permit fee: 25 USD · temporary residency maximum: <= 1 year (extension up to one year with board approval; none beyond two years)

  “recreational vehicles may be permitted for temporary residential use for a period not to exceed one (1) year only in cases of natural disaster, emergency displacement caused by fire or flooding, or during home repairs or renovations that render the residence uninhabitable.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Trailer houses/mobile homes and modular homes inside Clatonia village limits

  • Existing lawful trailer houses continue as legal nonconforming uses; status ends if removed, destroyed, or damaged 50% or more of replacement value.
  • Modular homes allowed on a permanent foundation, single-family use only, complying with building, zoning and utility requirements.
  • Modular home no more than 5 years old at permit; 5-10 years only with board approval; 11 years or older prohibited.
  • Ordinance copy on the village site is unsigned and undated.

  modular home max age without board approval: <= 5 years (5-10 years with board approval; 11+ prohibited)

  “no person shall place, install, move, or occupy any new trailer house or mobile home within the corporate limits of the village of clatonia after the effective date of this ordinance.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Clatonia or Gage County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Clatonia village
• Building code adopted — Clatonia village
• Certificate of occupancy — Clatonia village
• Zoning districts — Clatonia village
• Minimum dwelling size — Clatonia village

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.