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No animal shall be kept in any dwelling or part thereof. Nor shall any animal be kept in any lot thereof or premises of a dwelling except household pets without first obtaining a permit from the Permits and Inspections Department, except as provided by city ordinances. (Code 1964, § 12A-6)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-95, animals are generally prohibited from being kept inside a dwelling or on its associated lot or premises. An exception exists for household pets, but even those require a permit issued by the Permits and Inspections Department before they may be kept on the property. Additional exceptions may apply if separate city ordinances address specific circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15-95, compliant property operators in Bellevue generally verify that any tenant keeping a household pet on the premises has first obtained the required permit from the Permits and Inspections Department. Lease agreements and move-in procedures often reflect this local permitting requirement so that both parties understand their obligations before an animal is brought onto the property. Non-household animals are not permitted in dwellings or on their premises under this provision regardless of permitting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 15-95 of the Bellevue Code of Ordinances establishes that tenants who wish to keep a household pet must secure a permit from the Permits and Inspections Department before doing so. Tenants who believe this provision has been applied inconsistently or who have questions about what qualifies as a household pet or what other city ordinances may apply can contact the Permits and Inspections Department directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Keeping an animal without the required permit may expose a tenant to enforcement action 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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