Lincoln, NE Accessory Structures: Shed & Carport Rules (2026)

Accessory buildings which are not a part of the main building:

1. May, if located not less than sixty feet from the front lot line, extend into the required side yard though not closer than two feet to the side lot line in the R-1 through R-8, O-1*, O-2, O-3, B-1*, B-3*, B-4, all H, and the I-2 zoning districts, provided that such accessory buildings shall not be more than fifteen feet in height.

2. May, if located not less than 100 feet from the front line, extend into the required side yard, though not closer than five feet to the side lot line in the AGR zoning district, provided that such accessory buildings shall not be more than fifteen feet in hieght.

3. May be located in the required rear yard, provided that such accessory buildings:

i. Shall not be nearer than two feet to the side or rear lot line in the AG, AGR, R-1 through R-8, O-1*, O-2, O-3, B1*, B-3*, B-4, B-5, all H, and the I-2 zoning districts.

ii. Shall not occupy more than the following percent of the required rear yard: - Forty percent in the R-1 through R-6, O-1*, B-1*, and B-3* zoning districts. - Thirty percent in the AG, AGR, R-7, R-8, O2, O3, B-4, B-5, all H, and the I-2 zoning districts.

iii. Shall not be more than fifteen feet in height in the R-1 through R-8, O-1*, O-2, O-3, B-1*, B-3*, B-4, B-5, all H, and the I-2 zoning districts;