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Overview
Under the umbrella of the police department, the purpose of the Code Enforcement Unit is to enforce the city codes and zoning ordinances of the City of Bellevue and its zoning jurisdiction. Its primary function is the abatement of nuisances on private property which occur outside a structure. The Unit is also responsible for vehicles parked on public streets and private property that are abandon or not properly registered.
E-mail complaints to: code.enforcement@bellevue.net.
Nuisances could include tall grass, weeds, or other worthless vegetation in excess of 12 inches long, auto parts, cars, appliances, trash, litter, animal waste, as well as the upkeep of fences and swimming pools and the fences around swimming pools.
The Goals of the Code Enforcement Unit are:
- Improve the quality of living for all Bellevue Residents.
- Abatement of the violation thru voluntary compliance.
After receiving a complaint, a Code Enforcement Inspector will inspect. If there is a code violation, the Inspector will attempt to make contact with the person responsible for the property. The Inspector may either make personal contact and/or will leave a written notice or have a certified letter sent to the person responsible for the property.
As its name implies, Code Enforcement as an extension of the police department does have access to the necessary tools to enforcement the abatement of any violation.
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Contact
Larry Lampman
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Email Larry
204 West Mission Ave
Bellevue, NE 69005
Tel: (402) 293-3054
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Are dead trees required to be removed?Q: Are dead trees required to be removed?Ordinances 19-60 through 19-65 allow us to check and issue official notices for dead, dangerous, and diseased trees. However, our inspectors are not certified arborists. If a tree is obviously dead or hazardous, we can address it. If the tree is questionable, we can ask our state arborist to check the tree the next time he is in Bellevue.
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Can I call about tall grass or litter?Q: Can I call about tall grass or litter?According to Ordinance 3387, Section 19-18, Paragraphs A & B, Code Enforcement can address some complaints about tall grass, noxious weeds, worthless vegetation, and litter in yards (i.e. papers, trash, household furniture and goods, tree limbs and branches that are not stacked for firewood use). We cannot require anyone to spray for dandelions and other weeds.
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Can portable outdoor storage units be left indefinitely?Q: Can portable outdoor storage units be left indefinitely?Ordinance 3435 allows for portable outdoor storage units to be placed on a hard surface for no more than seven days in any thirty day period. The container cannot exceed 8 feet in height and width and 16 feet in length, and only one unit may be located at a residence at a time.
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Do cars, boats and RV's have to be parked on pavement?Q: Do cars, boats and RV's have to be parked on pavement?According to Zoning Ordinance 770, Section 7205 all vehicles (including campers and trailers) must be parked on a hard surface. Brick or concrete pavers may be used if they completely cover the ground under the vehicle. It is a violation to have only the wheels on hard surfaces.
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Does my outdoor pool require a fence?Q: Does my outdoor pool require a fence?Pools over 9 feet wide and 18 inches deep require a 6 foot tall privacy or chain link fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate (Zoning Ordinance 2694, Section 1851).
**Permits are required for all fences and can be obtained from Permits & Inspections, 293-3014**
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What are the requirements for fences?Q: What are the requirements for fences?Zoning Ordinance 2694, Section 1584 requires that all fences be maintained, repaired, or removed. Missing boards need to be replaced or the fence section removed. Zoning Ordinance 2694, Section 1561 states that fences are to be installed with the finished sides facing outward toward adjacent properties. Pools over 9 feet wide and 18 inches deep require a 6 foot tall privacy or chain link fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate (Zoning Ordinance 2694, Section 1851).
**Permits are required for all fences and can be obtained from Permits & Inspections, 293-3014**
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What are vehicle licensing requirements?Q: What are vehicle licensing requirements?Vehicle complaints are addressed by Ordinance 3387, Sections 19-40 through 19-43. With the exception of active duty service members, all Nebraska residents are required to have current Nebraska license plates on the front and back of all vehicles. Code Enforcement can issued violation notices for expired plates, regardless of the state displayed on the plate. Vehicles stored inside of a garage at all times do not constitute a violation. If a vehicle has current out of state plates, Code Enforcement will still check the vehicle and turn the complaint over to police officers to further investigate.
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What constitutes a dead storage vehicle?Q: What constitutes a dead storage vehicle?According to Ordinance 3387, Sections 19-40 through 19-43, all vehicles must be maintained in operable condition. Code Enforcement will issue violation notices for vehicles that are not able to be driven on the roadway. Examples include flat tires, vehicles on jacks, and obviously missing parts.
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