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Lincoln, NE Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Placement
Not allowed in public right-of-way
Anchoring
Must be staked securely into ground
Construction standard
25 psf windload (§ 22.05.170(a))
Permit
None specified for garage sale signs
Penalty
$200–$500 fine, per-day offense

Summary

Lincoln requires temporary garage sale signs to be staked securely into the ground and bars them from the public right-of-way, under the sign code at Lincoln Municipal Code § 22.05.170(h).

a. General. All temporary signs shall be constructed to withstand a 25-pound per square foot windload. ... h. Temporary garage sale signs shall be securely anchored into the ground and shall not be located within the public rightof-way.

Source: Lincoln Municipal Code — SignsView official code

Full Breakdown

The Lincoln Municipal Code treats garage sale signs as a category of temporary sign under Chapter 22.05. Section 22.05.170(h) requires them to be securely anchored into the ground and forbids placing them within the public right-of-way: the strip along streets that includes sidewalks and boulevard strips. Like all temporary signs, they must also meet the general construction standard in § 22.05.170(a): built to withstand a 25-pound-per-square-foot windload. No specific permit is listed for garage sale signs, unlike banners, which require one under § 22.05.170(d).

Violations & Fines

Placing a temporary ground sign contrary to § 22.05.170 is unlawful under § 22.05.190(b). Violations of Chapter 22.05 are a misdemeanor under § 22.05.210: a fine of $200 to $500, with each day of continued violation a separate offense; the Building Official may also have noncompliant signs removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put my garage sale sign in the street right-of-way in Lincoln?
No. Section 22.05.170(h) bars temporary garage sale signs from the public right-of-way; they must be staked into private ground.
Do I need a permit for a garage sale sign in Lincoln?
No permit is specified for garage sale signs, but they must meet the general 25 psf windload standard for temporary signs.

Sources & Official References

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