(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday evening to consider adoption of a proposed Land Development Code for the county, but took no action following the hearing.

Nemaha County Counselor/County Administrator Austin Parker gave an overview of the plan, saying the entire county will be zoned agricultural. The floor was then opened up to those individuals who had signed up to speak.

15 county residents spoke during the hearing. Of those, five were against the zoning code, five were in favor and the remaining five did not express an opinion either way.

The zoning code was prepared by Parker, with the input of the county Planning Commission.

Parker said the purpose of the document is to promote the welfare of Nemaha County residents by managing land use and development, including protecting agricultural land from incompatible uses.

Planning Commission Chairman Brent Alverson said the Commission will need to make some wording adjustments to the zoning code before moving forward with a recommendation to the Nemaha County Commission.

Discussion on the matter will take place during the Planning Commission's next meeting on December 1st at 6 pm at the Pioneer Building meeting room.