Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.56 § 21.56.020
Special Permit
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful to construct, maintain or operate any mobile home court or trailer court within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Lincoln unless the person, firm or corporation operating such court shall have obtained a special permit to so operate from the City Council or is duly recognized and properly licensed as a nonconforming use by the City of Lincoln. Presently licensed trailer courts and mobile home courts, as of the effective date of this ordinance, may continue their operation provided they meet the court development standards herein provided and further that they fully comply with the mobile home or trailer stand requirements of this chapter. Individual mobile homes or trailers not complying with property foundation systems shall be given a maximum of twenty-four months from the effective date of this ordinance in which to reach compliance, otherwise the operation of the mobile home court or trailer court shall be declared invalid and the court shall be vacated within ninety days from written notice of such violation from the Building Official . (Ord. 10875 §2; July 30, 1973).
Section 21.56.020 of the Lincoln Municipal Code makes it unlawful to build, maintain, or run a mobile home court or trailer court within Lincoln city limits without either a special permit from the City Council or recognized nonconforming-use status. Courts that were already licensed when the ordinance took effect could continue operating, but only if they met the development and stand standards set out in Chapter 21.56. Mobile homes or trailers that did not comply with foundation system requirements were given up to 24 months to come into compliance; failure to do so could result in the court being declared invalid and ordered vacated within 90 days of written notice from the Building Official.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home courts or trailer courts in Lincoln must hold a valid special permit issued by the City Council under § 21.56.020, or maintain properly documented nonconforming-use status, before constructing, maintaining, or operating such a facility. Compliant operators ensure that all individual mobile home and trailer stands meet the foundation system requirements described in Chapter 21.56, since failure to meet those standards can trigger a formal notice of violation from the Building Official. Operators of previously licensed courts generally keep records demonstrating that their facilities satisfy the court development standards required to preserve their operating status under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21.56.020 establishes that residents of mobile home courts or trailer courts in Lincoln have an interest in knowing whether the court they live in holds a valid special permit or recognized nonconforming-use status, since operating without one is unlawful. If a Building Official issues a written notice of violation, the ordinance provides a 90-day window before a court must be vacated, which may affect residents' housing stability. Tenants who have questions about the permit status of their court or who receive notice of a potential closure may find it helpful to contact the City of Lincoln's Building and Safety Department, review public permit records, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their options under § 21.56.020.
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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