Nebraska has no statewide grading permit. Earthwork disturbing one acre triggers a state stormwater permit, and unincorporated Sarpy County reviews grading and drainage through zoning and subdivision review. Runoff cannot be diverted onto neighbors.
Grading in Sarpy County is governed by state stormwater rules and local review rather than a single grading permit. Earth-moving that disturbs one acre or more must carry NDEE construction stormwater coverage and control runoff. In unincorporated areas, the Planning Department reviews grading and drainage through zoning and the subdivision process, while cities apply their own codes. Site drainage may not send concentrated runoff onto neighboring tracts. Inside the floodplain, grading and fill cannot raise the base flood elevation more than one foot, and Papillion Creek flood-fringe fill limits apply. Diverting stormwater onto an adjoining owner creates civil liability regardless of the acreage disturbed.
Grading an acre without state permit coverage draws NDEE penalties and stop-work orders. Diverting concentrated runoff onto a neighbor creates civil liability for drainage damage.
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