Lincoln requires the finished side of fences to face outward toward neighbors and streets. Fences must not obstruct sight triangles at intersections. Property owners must verify property lines before building.
Lincoln Municipal Code 27.72.140 establishes general fence requirements for residential properties. The finished or decorative side of a fence must face the adjacent property or public right-of-way. Fences may not encroach on public sidewalks, alleys, or rights-of-way. On corner lots, fences within the sight-triangle area must comply with reduced height limits to maintain traffic visibility. Property owners should verify lot lines through a survey or the Lancaster County Assessor before construction. Nebraska Revised Statutes 34-101 through 34-112 (Division Fence Law) govern shared boundary fences between adjoining landowners, establishing that both parties share the cost and maintenance of partition fences equally. Utility locates via 811 are required before digging post holes.
Fences violating placement or orientation rules are subject to code enforcement notice and mandatory correction. Encroachment on public right-of-way may require removal at the owners expense.
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