Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-149
SAME—POSTING OF NO COOKING SIGNS
Operative Text
The operator shall post in every rooming unit or hotel unit a sign on which shall be written or printed in letters not less than three-eighths of one inch in height the following words: “No Cooking Permitted in This Room” and such sign shall remain so posted at all times. (Code 1964, § 12A-32)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-149, every rooming unit and hotel unit must display a sign prohibiting cooking in that room, with lettering at least three-eighths of an inch tall. The sign must remain posted continuously and is not a temporary or optional notice. This rule applies to operators of rooming houses and hotels within Bellevue, Nebraska.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators covered by Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-149 generally ensure that a 'No Cooking Permitted in This Room' sign is placed in each rooming or hotel unit before occupancy begins. Compliant operators verify that the lettering meets the minimum three-eighths-inch height requirement and that signs are not removed or obscured over time. Routine property inspections typically include checking that these signs remain posted in every applicable unit at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-149 places the obligation to post no-cooking signs squarely on the operator, not the tenant. If a tenant notices that such a sign is missing or has been removed, they may wish to document the condition and contact the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Nebraska can also help residents understand how this provision fits into the broader set of habitability and compliance standards that apply to their housing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 6, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.