Lincoln, NE Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential district cap
- 10 sq ft sign area
- Nonresidential district cap
- 40 sq ft, 6 ft tall
- Illumination
- Must be non-illuminated
- Removal deadline
- None stated for political signs
Summary
Lincoln permits temporary political campaign signs citywide, capped at 10 sq ft in residential districts and 40 sq ft in nonresidential districts.
The following non-illuminated temporary signs are allowed in all zoning districts, provided that the sign area and height of the sign shall not exceed the following limitations by zoning district: Residential Districts -- ten square feet of sign area. Nonresidential Districts -- 40 square feet of sign area and six feet in height. ... c. Temporary noncommercial signs in connection with political campaigns, nonprofit civic activities, and other noncommercial activities are permitted.
Full Breakdown
Lincoln Municipal Code § 27.69.100 allows non-illuminated temporary signs in all zoning districts, with size limits of ten square feet in residential districts and forty square feet (six feet tall) in nonresidential districts. Subsection (c) specifically names "temporary noncommercial signs in connection with political campaigns" as a permitted category alongside nonprofit civic and other noncommercial signs: no separate size cap, permit, or posting/removal deadline is attached to political signs the way real estate and construction signs get one week to come down after closing or work completion.
Violations & Fines
No permit is required for a conforming temporary political sign. Signs exceeding the district's size limit (10 sq ft residential / 40 sq ft nonresidential, 6 ft height) are subject to Title 27 zoning enforcement, which can order removal as a code violation.
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