Section 95-7.3(b): Maximum fence height in R-1 residential districts reduced from 6 feet to 5 feet for front yard fences. Side and rear yard maximum remains 6 feet. Effective January 1, 2026.

Montana SB 528 (2023) now fully in effect per MCA 76-2-345. Owner occupancy requirement removed for lots over 5,000 sqft. Maximum ADU size capped at 50% of primary dwelling or 1,000 sqft, whichever is less.

ARSD Ch. 20:44:14:01 amendment effective November 12, 2024. NEC 2023 now mandatory statewide replacing NEC 2020. AFCI protection now required in all rooms of new residential construction per NEC 210.12.

Nebraska adopted IECC 2021 as mandatory statewide energy code effective August 1, 2024. Wall insulation minimum R-20 in Climate Zone 5A (Omaha, Lincoln). Window U-factor maximum 0.30.