Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.070
Section 103 Amended; Planning Department
Operative Text
Section 103 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION 103 - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 103.1 General. The Planning Director shall be the executive official in charge of this code and hereinafter referred to as the code official. 103.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the City, the code official shall have the authority to appoint designated technical officers, housing inspectors and other employees to assist in the enforcement of this code. 103.3 Liability. The code official, members of the board of appeals or employees charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the City, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and are hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damages accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against any official or employee because of an act performed by that official or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the City until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official or any subordinate shall not be personally liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code. ( Ord. 21786 §48; September 29, 2025 : Ord. 19349 §7; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.070 amends Section 103 of the International Property Maintenance Code to designate the Planning Director as the chief official responsible for administering and enforcing the city's property maintenance standards. The provision also authorizes the Planning Director to appoint inspectors and technical staff to assist with enforcement. Additionally, it establishes that city officials and employees who carry out their duties under this code in good faith and without malice are shielded from personal liability, with the City providing legal defense if they are sued in connection with those official duties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.070, the Planning Department — led by the Planning Director as the designated code official — is the body responsible for enforcing Lincoln's property maintenance requirements. Compliant property operators generally cooperate with housing inspectors and technical officers appointed under this provision when inspections or enforcement actions occur. Understanding that enforcement authority rests with the Planning Director and their appointed staff helps operators direct questions, correspondence, and compliance efforts to the correct city office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.070 establishes that the Planning Director and their appointed housing inspectors are the officials responsible for enforcing property maintenance standards in Lincoln. Tenants who believe a property is not being maintained in accordance with the code can direct complaints or concerns to the Planning Department, which has the authority to investigate and act. Tenant-rights organizations in Lincoln can help residents understand how to engage with the Planning Department's enforcement process under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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