Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-148
SAME—PREPARATION OR EATING OF MEALS
Operative Text
No occupant of a rooming house shall prepare or eat meals in a rooming house unless such meals are prepared or eaten in a dwelling unit contained therein. No occupant of a hotel shall prepare meals in a hotel unless such meals are prepared in a dwelling unit contained therein; provided that occupants of a hotel who are employed in a public restaurant located within the hotel may live and sleep in rooms located within the hotel. Meals prepared in a public restaurant may be served to and eaten by the occupant of a hotel unit, provided the dishes and tableware are returned to the restaurant kitchen for washing and the garbage of such restaurant is disposed of in an approved manner. (Code 1964, § 12A-32)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-148 restricts where meals may be prepared and eaten in rooming houses and hotels. Rooming house occupants may only prepare or eat meals within a self-contained dwelling unit on the premises, not in general rooming areas. Hotel occupants face similar restrictions on meal preparation, though they may receive meals from an on-site public restaurant as long as dishes and tableware are returned to the restaurant kitchen for washing and restaurant garbage is disposed of properly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and hotels subject to § 15-148 generally ensure that common rooming areas are not used for meal preparation or dining, reserving those activities for any self-contained dwelling units on the property. Where a public restaurant operates within a hotel, compliant operators typically establish clear procedures for returning tableware to the kitchen and managing restaurant waste through an approved disposal method. Hotels that employ restaurant staff who also reside on-site should be aware that § 15-148 specifically addresses the living arrangements of those employees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 15-148, rooming house residents have a defined right to prepare and eat meals only within a dwelling unit on the premises, not in shared rooming spaces. Hotel residents who wish to dine in their rooms from an on-site public restaurant should be aware that the provision sets conditions around tableware return and garbage disposal. Tenants who believe this provision is being applied inconsistently or that their access to permitted meal arrangements is being restricted may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant municipal code enforcement office for guidance.
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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