The Dundee Theater, 4952 Dodge St., is located in the area that’s on its way to becoming the city’s first Area of Civic Importance.

Planning Board
Recommends
Approval of ACI
Application Request

A section of Dodge Street in Omaha’s historic Dundee neighborhood is on its way to becoming the city’s first Area of Civic Importance (ACI).

On March 5, the Omaha Planning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the creation of an ACI along Dodge Street between 49th and 51st streets. The purpose of the ACI designation, a zoning overlay, is to preserve and strengthen a sense of place in image-forming parts of the city. It’s part of the zoning code revisions and additions package passed by the Omaha City Council in August 2007 to improve the quality of the natural and built environments throughout the metro.

The Dundee Memorial Park Association (DMPA) requested the ACI designation. “This area of Dundee includes a unique mix of architectural styles and uses, some of which date back to the early portion of the previous century,” said Marty Myers, DMPA president. It includes the Dundee Theater at 4952 Dodge St., Omaha’s last single screen theater.

Staff from the city’s planning department met with the DMPA in January to explain the ACI designation process and answer questions. The group has pledged its willingness to assist the department in working with businesses and homeowners affected by the designation, said Steve Jensen, the city’s planning director.

The Omaha City Council will consider the planning board’s recommendation April 22.

For more information on ACI, visit here and click on “Code Changes, Additions.”

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