NOTICES AND ORDERS

Omaha Municipal Code ch. 48, art. I, div. 7

in effect

Omaha Municipal Code § 48-61 Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible.

Sec. 48-61. - Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefore in the manner prescribed in sections 48-62 and 48-63. Not more than one notice of violation shall be issued for the same violation. Notices for procedures declaring property unsafe or unfit for human occupancy shall also comply with Division 8. (Ord. No. 36379, § 2, 9-16-03)

Omaha Municipal Code § 48-62 Form.

Sec. 48-62. - Form. Such notice prescribed in section 48-61 shall be in accordance with all of the following: (1) Be in writing. (2) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification. (3) Include a specific statement of all violations presently known, including the code sections violated. (4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code. Ordinarily the said "reasonable time" for a notice of violation shall be the periods prescribed in Table 48-62(4) below, but such time can be increased or decreased if reasonable in light of the health or safety concerns presented by the violation. The time for repair shall be calculated in the same manner as the time for appeal under this chapter. _____ TABLE 48-62(4) Level | Description | Days allowed for repair in initial notice | Additional days allowed for extension granted by inspector | Additional days allowed for extension granted by superintendent of permits and inspections division 1 | Structural/fire/severe storm damage | 30 | 30 | 30 2 | Interior/mold/mechanical, plumbing, or electrical | 30 | 30 | 30 3 | Interior/drywall repair/paint | 60 | 30 | 30 4 | Exterior/paint/glazing/sidewalks | 90 | 30 | 120 (5) Describe the nature of all permits an owner must obtain to repair the property. (6) Inform the property owner of the right to, and manner of, appeal. _____ (Ord. No. 36379, § 2, 9-16-03; Ord. No. 40237, § 13, 1-27-15)

Omaha Municipal Code § 48-63 Method of service.

Sec. 48-63. - Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is: (1) Delivered personally; (2) Sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last-known address; or (3) If the notice is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. (Ord. No. 36379, § 2, 9-16-03)

Omaha Municipal Code § 48-64 Penalties.

Sec. 48-64. - Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices shall be as set forth in section 48-53. (Ord. No. 36379, § 2, 9-16-03)

Omaha Municipal Code § 48-65 Transfer of ownership.

Sec. 48-65. - Transfer of ownership. If the ownership of a property subject to a pending notice or order under this code is to be transferred, the transferring owner shall report to the city housing division the impending transfer of the property and the name and address of the transferee, at least seven days prior to the transfer. (Ord. No. 36379, § 2, 9-16-03)

Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH48PRMA_ARTIAD_DIV7NOORFetched: 10/28/2026