Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-5
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The provisions of this chapter shall not abrogate the responsibility of any person to comply with any provisions of the state building and fire prevention codes, and the plumbing, electrical, building, fire prevention and zoning codes and ordinances of the city. (1964 Code, § 12A-13)
Section 15-5 of Bellevue, Nebraska's Code of Ordinances clarifies that the housing chapter's rules exist alongside—not instead of—other applicable codes. Any person subject to this chapter must still comply with Nebraska's state building and fire prevention codes, as well as the city's own plumbing, electrical, building, fire prevention, and zoning codes and ordinances. In other words, satisfying one set of rules does not excuse compliance with the others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue Code ch. 15, art. I § 15-5, property owners and managers are expected to maintain compliance with the full stack of applicable codes simultaneously—state building and fire prevention codes, plus the city's plumbing, electrical, building, fire prevention, and zoning requirements. A compliant operator typically tracks obligations across all of these regulatory frameworks rather than treating the housing chapter as a standalone checklist. Inspections or enforcement actions can arise from any of these code bodies independently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-5 of Bellevue's Code of Ordinances means that a rental property must meet multiple layers of code requirements at once, including state and city standards for building safety, fire prevention, plumbing, electrical systems, and zoning. If a tenant observes conditions that may violate any of these codes—not just the housing chapter—those concerns can potentially be reported to the relevant city or state enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nebraska and Bellevue regulations can help identify which agency handles a particular type of code concern.
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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