Ordinances
Dog Ordinance
The City of Belview requires all dogs be licensed. The license fee is $10 per dog and are available at the City Clerk’s Office and require proof of current rabies vaccination. You may request a copy of the city’s dog ordinance that discusses such things as excessive barking and dogs running at large, etc.
Snow Removal
The City of Belview requests that when at all possible, vehicles must be moved off of public streets, immediately following a significant snow fall that would require streets to be plowed. You are also asked to keep sidewalks free of snow and ice.
Lawn Mowing
Lawns are to be kept mowed and trimmed. It is asked that you refrain from mowing grass clippings out into the street.
Building Permits
The City of Belview requires that you apply for a building permit, which must be approved prior to construction or prior to moving a building onto your property. Permits are also required for the installation of decks or fences. You are required to attend the next available council meeting to present your application for a building permit. Cost of permits are $25. Once permits are approved, the work must be done within 6 months.
Call Before You Dig!
If you plan on doing any digging on your property, you are required by law to contact Gopher State One Call to locate underground utilities such as water, sewer, electrical, cable and telephone lines. This is done at no charge to you.
Call 800-252-1166. They will require the following information:
Exact location of property including nearest intersecting streets
Type of work being done
Who the work is being done for
Duration of work
If the work being done is in the road right of way
Environmental Control Ordinance
The City of Belview adopted a very comprehensive environmental control ordinance in September 2008. You may view the ordinance HERE.