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Environmental Rules in Bellevue, NE (2026)

2 verified environmental rules for Bellevue, Nebraska, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Stormwater Management

In the City of Bellevue, Nebraska, Chapter 27.5 bans dumping anything but clean stormwater into the municipal storm sewer system. Bellevue enforces the rule jointly with Omaha, Douglas County and Sarpy County, and a violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 per day.

Stormwater Discharge Rules in Bellevue, Nebraska

Some Restrictions

Bellevue Code of Ordinances §§ 27.5-21, 27.5-143

§ 27.5-21 ILLICIT DISCHARGES PROHIBITED. (A) No person shall cause or permit the discharge of non-stormwater runoff to directly or indirectly enter the municipal separate storm sewer system unless the discharge is: ... § 27.5-143 PENALTY; RECOVERY OF DAMAGES. ... Any person who shall fail to comply with any order issued by the city or the director in furtherance of this chapter or who is f...

Erosion Control

In the City of Bellevue, Nebraska, grading, clearing or excavation that disturbs enough land to need a state NPDES construction stormwater permit also requires a city grading permit, costing $750.00 for ten acres or less and $1,250.00 above that, before work starts.

Grading & Erosion Control Permits in Bellevue, NE

Some Restrictions

Bellevue Code of Ordinances §§ 27.5-101, 27.5-103, 27.5-105

§ 27.5-101 GRADING PERMIT REQUIRED. ... It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in or cause any grading, cleaning, or excavation activities unless a grading permit has been issued by the Permits and Inspections Department as may be required by application of any provision of this Code. ... This section shall not apply to grading performed solely for agricultural purposes. ... § 27.5-103 G...

Looking for Sarpy County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bellevue city rules.

Environmental Rules in Sarpy County