Commission approves AGR setback change to allow side‑yard accessory buildings with limits

Apr 2, 2026

The Planning Commission approved a text amendment to allow accessory buildings in AGR side yards as close as 5 feet from the side lot line (with a 15‑foot height cap in the setback) to resolve an inconsistency with other city zones.

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The Planning Commission approved text amendment 26005 to Lincoln Municipal Code section 27.72.0.12, allowing accessory buildings in the AGR (agricultural residential) district to be located in the side yard with a minimum 5‑foot setback and a 15‑foot height limit within that setback.

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