3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Nebraska.
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Douglas County building setbacks are governed by Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 55 (Zoning). Typical R-4 residential setbacks: 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 25 ft rear. Accessory structures reduced to 3 ft rear/side. Corner lots have increased setbacks. Variances through Omaha Planning Board.
Omaha building height limits are set by Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 55. R-4 single-family zones limit structures to 35 feet. Chimneys and antennas may exceed up to 10 feet. Commercial and downtown zones allow greater heights. Height variances through Omaha Zoning Board of Appeals.
Omaha zoning code limits lot coverage by zoning district under Omaha Muni Code Ch. 55. R-4 single-family typically allows 40% building coverage. Total impervious coverage limits apply in stormwater-regulated areas. Permeable surfaces may receive partial credit.
1 cities in Douglas County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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