Lincoln home occupations under LMC 27.70.010 must not generate customer traffic that changes the residential character of the neighborhood. No specific visitor cap set.
Under LMC 27.70.010, a home occupation must be incidental and secondary to the residential use of the property and must not change its residential character. This means customer visits must remain at a level consistent with normal residential activity. Frequent deliveries, steady streams of clients, and overflow parking on neighborhood streets can all constitute violations. The Lincoln Planning Department evaluates customer traffic as part of the overall impact test for home occupations. Businesses expecting regular client visits, such as tutoring, consulting, or personal services, should confirm compliance before beginning operations. Complaints from neighbors about increased traffic may trigger a review by code enforcement. Contact the Lincoln Action Center at (402) 441-7511 for general questions.
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