Lincoln requires property owners to keep weeds and grass below 6 inches under LMC 8.08. The city issues abatement notices and mows non-compliant properties, billing the cost to the owner as a lien on the property.
Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 addresses weed and brush control within city limits. Property owners and occupants must keep all weeds, grass, and rank vegetation cut below 6 inches. The City of Lincoln conducts seasonal inspections, particularly from May through October. When overgrown vegetation is found, the city issues a notice of violation giving the owner a specific number of days to mow and clear the property. If the owner fails to comply, the city contracts mowing services and bills the property owner. Unpaid mowing charges become a lien against the property. While Lincoln does not have wildfire-specific defensible-space brush clearance requirements common in western states, the weed abatement program serves a similar function by reducing fire fuel loads in vacant lots and unmaintained properties. The program also covers brush, dead trees, and accumulated organic debris that poses a fire or health hazard. Report overgrown properties through the Lincoln Action Center at (402) 441-7511.
Non-compliance after notice results in city-contracted mowing billed to the owner, typically $150-$400 per mowing. Repeated violations may result in additional fines and property liens.
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