Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 410 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ROADS - RIGHT OF WAY DIVISION
Chapter 4 - Junkyard Permits
Section 410-4-009 - SCREENING

009.01A All screening shall be placed on the real property of the junkyard. Screening placed next to adjacent private property shall have a minimum of two foot setback from the property line unless the owner or operator shall submit recorded legal documents showing a right of entry upon the adjoining property to maintain the screening.

009.01B All screening, whether of fencing or plant material or a combination, shall be located in a manner that will give adequate sight distance from all driveways, streets and roads.

009.02A Materials for use in screening of junkyards shall consist of plant material, fence, or a combination of plant material and fence. Screening shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will not create a safety hazard to pedestrians or the traveling public.

009.02B All plant material used for screening shall be of a size and quantity to provide total obscurement of junk and junkyards from the view of the traveling public within five years. Plant material shall be of such variety to provide year-round screening.

009.02C Fencing material shall consist of wood, metal, or other material commonly used in the building trade, and shall be such height and type as to totally obscure the junk and junkyards from the view of the traveling public. The fence shall be designed to withstand a minimum wind load of twenty pounds per square foot and shall be of a permanent nature. All materials used for fencing shall have a non-reflective surface.

009.03A Replacement of plant material which is dead or has been damaged.

009.03B Fence maintenance shall include the replacement of panels, sections, members or support structures when needed.