Fence Regulations in Lincoln, NE (2026)

Lincoln Municipal Code § 27.72.140(a)

Fences may be erected to a height not to exceed seventy-six inches on any part of a lot or premises. In addition, fences may be erected to a height not to exceed one hundred two inches on any part of a lot or premises under one of the following conditions: ... 4. The fence is located in the rear or side yard of a residentially zoned district; provided that no fence over seventy-six inches shall...

Lincoln Municipal Code § 20.12.035 (adopting amended IRC R105.2)

R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as a playhouse provid...

Lincoln Municipal Code § 20.06.080 (amending IBC § 105.2, Work Exempt from Permit)

Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is amended to read as follows: 105.2 Work exempt from permit. A building permit will not be required for the following: 1. Fences not over 7 feet high; 2. Oil Derricks; 3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Clas...

Lincoln Municipal Code § 9.24.200 (Barbed Wire Fences); § 9.24.110 (Electrically Charged Fences Prohibited)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place or maintain any fence or barrier consisting of what is called "barbed wire," or of which barbed wire is a part, around or on such person's property or premises within the city limits; provided, however, that where any fence or any part thereof is not nearer than one foot to any public way and is more than five feet in height, barbed wire may be used ...