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Council eases lift-station rules to allow more development, adds surcharge and design standards
Lincoln City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
The council approved multiple text amendments to the municipal code to add definitions, design standards and fees allowing wastewater lift stations in limited circumstances; supporters said the changes will open more lots for development and may lower lot costs.
City council members voted unanimously to amend the Land Subdivision and sanitary-sewer design standards to allow wastewater lift stations in specific situations, add a lift-station surcharge and create an operating-fee framework.
Proponents said the policy changes…
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