Lincoln Municipal Code 27.72.140 governs fence height, measurement, and location. Height is taken from the ground beneath the fence, taller fences are limited to specific yards and districts, and fences may not block sight triangles or utility equipment. The section allows only a fence, not other structures.
LMC 27.72.140 is Lincoln's core fence standard. It allows 76-inch fences everywhere and 102-inch fences only in listed situations, measures height from the ground beneath the fence, ignores narrow swales, and counts elevating retaining walls as part of the fence. It keeps fences out of vehicle sight triangles and away from padmounted utility equipment. The section states it permits only a fence; any other structure must meet the district's area and use rules. Unincorporated county land is governed by the Lancaster County Zoning Resolution and County Building Code.
Noncompliant fences are enforced as zoning violations by Lincoln Building & Safety, which may order modification or removal.
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