Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-25
SAME—ACTIONS ON HEARING
Operative Text
After such hearing the Permits and Inspections Department shall sustain, modify or withdraw the notice, depending upon his finding as to whether the provisions of this chapter and of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with. The Permits and Inspections Department may also modify any notice so as to authorize a variance from the provisions of this chapter when, because of a special condition, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship; provided, that the spirit of this chapter will be observed, public health and welfare secured and substantial justice done. If the Permits and Inspections Department sustains or modifies such notice, it shall be deemed to be an order, and the owner, operator or occupant, as the case may require, shall comply with all provisions of such order within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the division or file an appeal with the board of housing appeals within five days as provided on forms furnished by the Permits and Inspections Department. After hearing in the case of any notice suspending any permit required by this chapter, when such notice has been sustained by the Permits and Inspections Department, the permit shall be deemed to have been revoked unless appeal action is filed. (1964 Code, § 12A-3)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-25, after a housing-related hearing the Permits and Inspections Department decides whether to uphold, change, or withdraw a previously issued notice based on whether applicable rules were followed. The Department may also grant a variance from strict requirements when a special condition would make literal enforcement unusually difficult or unjust, so long as public health and welfare are protected. If the notice is upheld or modified it becomes a binding order, and failure to comply or appeal within the specified timeframes—including a five-day window to appeal to the Board of Housing Appeals—can result in permit revocation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to a notice under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-25 should be aware that once the Permits and Inspections Department sustains or modifies a notice after a hearing, that notice converts into a formal order requiring compliance within a reasonable time as determined by the division. Compliant operators generally track the five-day appeal deadline carefully and use the official forms provided by the Permits and Inspections Department if they intend to challenge the order before the Board of Housing Appeals. Where a property has a genuinely unique physical or situational condition, operators may also explore whether a variance request is appropriate, understanding that the Department retains discretion to grant or deny such relief.
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. II § 15-25 establishes a post-hearing process that affects occupants as well as owners and operators—if a notice is sustained or modified, it becomes an enforceable order that all named parties, including occupants, may be required to comply with. Tenants who receive such an order or whose housing permit is at risk of revocation have a five-day window to file an appeal with the Board of Housing Appeals using forms available from the Permits and Inspections Department. Tenants seeking to understand how this process affects their housing situation may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with Bellevue's ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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