Right to Farm in Lancaster County, NE (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lancaster County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Lancaster County's Agricultural (AG) zoning district makes farming the district's baseline permitted use under Lincoln-Lancaster County Zoning Resolution §§ 4.001 and 4.003. Agriculture, livestock and poultry breeding operations, and farm dwellings are allowed outright without a conditional-use or special permit, giving farm operations priority over competing non-farm uses.

Agricultural Zoning in Lancaster County, NE

Few Restrictions

Lincoln-Lancaster County Zoning Resolution §§ 4.001, 4.003

4.001 Scope of Regulations. The regulations set forth in this chapter or elsewhere in this resolution when referred to in the chapter, are the district regulations in the "AG" Agricultural District. ... 4.003 Permitted Uses. Agriculture, except commercial feedlots; Breeding, raising, management and sale of fur-bearing animals and the produce thereof; Dog breeding establishments and kennels; Sta...

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Right to Farm by City in Lancaster County

1 cities in Lancaster County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Agricultural Zoning Protection

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