Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-57
SAME—SCREENS REQUIRED GENERALLY
Operative Text
During that portion of each year when the Permits and Inspections Department deems it necessary for protection against flies, mosquitoes and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit, room unit, hotel unit or nursing home unit, to outdoor space shall be supplied with a screen covering at least 33 percent of the floor area and be equipped with a self-closing device; and every window or other opening to outdoor space used or intended to be used for ventilation shall likewise be supplied with screens covering at least 33 percent of the window area. All such screens shall have a wire mesh of not less than number 16 and shall be properly maintained and repaired to prevent the entrance of flies, mosquitoes and other insects. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Section 15-57 of Bellevue, Nebraska's Code of Ordinances requires that during periods determined by the Permits and Inspections Department, dwelling units, hotel units, and nursing home units must have screens on doors and windows that open to the outdoors. Door screens must cover at least 33 percent of the floor area and include a self-closing device, while window screens must cover at least 33 percent of the window area. All screens must use wire mesh of at least number 16 gauge and be kept in good repair to block flies, mosquitoes, and other insects.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-57, compliant property operators generally ensure that all exterior doors and operable windows on covered units are fitted with properly sized screens before the season designated by the Permits and Inspections Department begins. Operators typically verify that door screens include a functioning self-closing device, that all screens meet the number 16 wire mesh standard, and that screens covering at least 33 percent of the relevant door or window area are free of tears or gaps. Routine maintenance inspections help confirm that screens remain in proper repair throughout the applicable period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-57 gives occupants of dwelling units, hotel units, and nursing home units the right to have adequately sized, properly maintained screens on exterior doors and windows during insect-season periods set by the Permits and Inspections Department. If screens are missing, undersized, or in disrepair, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with the Bellevue Permits and Inspections Department or to document the condition in writing to their landlord. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord does not address a screen deficiency under this provision.
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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