For a fence under 6'4" high and in the side or rear yard, NO permit is required.
For a fence under 6'4" and either on a corner lot or at or near a driveway/alley,
the applicant will be required to have the City Public Works Department review
the fence request for compliance with City Sight Distance Standards. No permit
is required.
For a fence over 6'4" high a building permit is required.
Call 441-7711 for any questions regarding required sight distances.
Where can My fence be located on my property?
A fence must be located completely on your property. In most cases, your
property line is located 4' behind the sidewalk. If you are not sure where
to find your property lines, you can contact a registered land surveyor to
locate them for you. Any questions regarding required sight distances please
call City Public Works Department at 441-7711.
What do I need to bring in to get a Building Permit?
In general you need two copies of a site plan (see figure 1). The Building
plans should include the type of construction and the elevation (see figure
2)
Why are permits required?
Safety is the primary reason for requiring permits. City inspectors check
to make sure construction and installations are proper for the protection
or your family and your property, your neighbors, and buyers of your property.
Before Digging Call 1-800-331-5666.
The following diagrams may assist you and/or your contractor to install
fences or landscaping. This will maintain the liability of the electrical
system and Public Works Department in maintaining safe, sight distance for
vehicles at street intersections and where driveways/alleys meet the street.
We need your help
It's the law, for your protection before you dig, call 48 hours in advance
of any digging to have your buried cables located 1-800-331-5666 (IT'S
FREE).
LES needs your help in maintaining the reliability of the electrical system
in Lincoln.
In most recent Lincoln subdivisions, a utility easement exist on the back
lot line of the subdivision lots. LES locates the power equipment necessary
to supply electricity to these lots in this corridor.
Whenever customers install fences or landscaping that obstructs access to
the power equipment, increased power outrage restoration time can result and
create safety hazards for personnel maintaining equipment.
The customer's responsibility for the cost of correcting the obstruction
could be eliminated in fencing/landscaping were initially to meet the needed
clearances.
The clearance needs are required so that field personnel can safety operate
the equipment. The clearances are 10 ft. in from the opening side of all pad
mounted transformers (the side with decals on lid) and 3 ft. on the opening
side of the power pedestals (the side with the padlock). On the other three
sides of the transformers and power pedestals, a minimum of 12" clearance
is needed.
Does my fences have a front or back side?
No, either side may face away from your property, it's personal preference.
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