Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-27
ISSUANCE OF ORDER WHEN EMERGENCY EXISTS
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Whenever the Permits and Inspections Department finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, it may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as it deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Permits and Inspections Department shall be afforded a hearing in the manner prescribed in section 15-23. After such hearing, depending upon the findings of the Permits and Inspections Department as to whether the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto have been complied with, the Permits and Inspections Department shall continue such order in effect, or modify it, or revoke it. (1964 Code, § 12A-4)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-27, the Permits and Inspections Department has authority to issue an emergency order without prior notice or a hearing when it determines that an immediate threat to public health exists. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued, and whoever receives it must comply right away. The recipient does retain the right to petition for a hearing afterward, at which point the department will decide whether to keep, change, or cancel the order based on whether applicable code requirements have been met.
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Property owners and managers subject to an emergency order under § 15-27 are generally expected to act on that order immediately upon receipt, since the provision explicitly removes the usual notice-and-hearing prerequisites when a public health emergency is found. Compliant operators typically document the corrective steps they take and the timeline of those actions. If the order is disputed, the provision allows a petition to the Permits and Inspections Department for a post-compliance hearing, which is the formal channel for contesting the order's basis or scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-27 of Bellevue's housing code gives tenants a basis to understand that the Permits and Inspections Department can act swiftly—without waiting for a scheduled hearing—when a condition in a rental property is found to pose an immediate public health risk. If an emergency order is issued affecting a property where you live, the order's requirements are enforceable right away, which can be relevant when seeking prompt remediation of serious hazards. Tenants who want to understand how an emergency order affects their situation may find it useful to contact the Permits and Inspections Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization 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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