Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-84
FENCES
Operative Text
Every fence shall be kept in a reasonably good state of maintenance and repair or shall be removed. (Code 1964, § 12A-6)
Section 15-84 of Bellevue, Nebraska's Code of Ordinances establishes that any fence on a property must be maintained in a reasonably good condition or taken down entirely. The rule does not allow a fence to remain standing if it has fallen into disrepair; the only two compliant states are adequate upkeep or removal. This applies broadly to fences regardless of their type or location on the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue Code ch. 15, art. IV § 15-84, property owners and managers are generally expected to conduct routine inspections of all fences on their properties and address deterioration—such as leaning posts, broken boards, or rusted components—before conditions become significant. A compliant operator typically documents maintenance activities and schedules repairs promptly when deficiencies are identified. If a fence cannot be economically maintained, removal is the other path to compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-84 of the Bellevue Code of Ordinances means that a fence in disrepair on a rental property is not permitted to remain as-is; tenants who observe a dangerously deteriorated fence may have grounds to raise the condition as a habitability or code-compliance concern. General enforcement paths can include notifying the local code enforcement or municipal authority in Bellevue, which may inspect and require the landlord to repair or remove the fence. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nebraska municipal codes can help explain what options may be available in situations involving fence-related code violations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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