Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.56 § 21.56.070
Appurtenances, Accessory Buildings and Community Service Facilities
Operative Text
All appurtenances, accessory buildings and community service facilities shall be designed and constructed under proper permit issued by the Building Official in accordance with appropriate provisions of the building code, electrical code, plumbing code, and heating code of the City of Lincoln. An open, unenclosed covered patio or carport of noncombustible construction may project into the required open space between mobile homes or trailers for a distance not to exceed ten feet, provided that such projection shall be distant at least three feet from another mobile home or trailer or any appurtenance thereto. An open, unenclosed covered patio or carport of combustible construction may project into the required open space between mobile homes or trailers for a distance not to exceed ten feet, provided that such projections shall be at least ten feet from another mobile home or trailer or any appurtenance thereto. An enclosed vestibule containing not more than twenty-five square feet in area may project into the required open space between mobile homes or trailers for a distance not to exceed four feet. (Ord. 16577 §1; March 21, 1994: prior Ord. 16146 §1; July 6, 1992: Ord. 10875 §7; July 30, 1973).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.56.070 governs how appurtenances, accessory buildings, and community service facilities must be built in mobile home and trailer parks. All such structures require a proper permit from the Building Official and must comply with Lincoln's building, electrical, plumbing, and heating codes. The provision also sets specific distance rules for covered patios and carports—whether made of combustible or noncombustible materials—and for small enclosed vestibules that extend into the open space between homes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home and trailer parks subject to § 21.56.070 generally obtain permits from Lincoln's Building Official before constructing any appurtenance, accessory building, or community service facility, and ensure all work conforms to the applicable city codes. When allowing or installing covered patios or carports, compliant operators verify that noncombustible structures maintain at least three feet of clearance from neighboring homes, while combustible structures maintain at least ten feet. Enclosed vestibules are generally kept to no more than twenty-five square feet and project no more than four feet into the required open space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home and trailer parks in Lincoln have an interest in knowing that § 21.56.070 sets minimum spacing and construction standards for structures like carports, patios, and vestibules built near their homes. If a structure appears to have been built without a proper permit or does not meet the required clearances, tenants may contact Lincoln's Building Official or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options exist. Raising a potential code violation with the appropriate city authority is one general path available to residents who believe these standards have not been met.
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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