Code Enforcement

The City of Lincoln's Code Enforcement Division promotes health and safety for the residents of Lincoln. We maintain the quality of our community through partnerships, education, and enforcement. We work with residents, neighborhood associations, public service agencies, and city departments. Code Enforcement staff apply the Lincoln Municipal Code (LMC) to address nuisances.

Code Enforcement is defined by Penal Code section 829.5 as someone employed by a governmental agency:

• Who enforces health, safety, and welfare requirements
• Whose duties include enforcement of any statute, rule, regulation, or standard

Report an issue

Have a complaint about a potential code violation? Report an issue online.

Your identity is kept anonymous through the investigation. We do need your contact information in case we need further information.

Common LMC violations

Limits of Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement is limited to enforcement of Lincoln Municipal Code Violations only. Please contact the Lincoln Police Department at (916) 645-4040 for all non-Lincoln Municipal Code issues, including the following:

• Emergency situations that threaten human life or property or need immediate attention. Call 911 in an emergency.
• Criminal issues.
• Disputes between neighbors.
• Abandoned vehicles, trailers, boats, or RV's parked ON the street. (Code enforcement handles improper storage of vehicles on private property, like driveway or yard.)
• Parking issues.
• Situations which are not specifically addressed in the Lincoln Municipal Code.

Important documents

• Lincoln Municipal Code
• Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures
• SB 296 Policy - Safety Standards
• Report an Issue

Educational Material

• Sign Placement Fact Sheet
• Basketball Hoop Storage
• Yard Sale Signs

Formal definitions