Fast Finds for Residents
Please Note: At this time our forms cannot be completed on line. Please download a copy and bring to City Hall
with the applicable fees. The permits and licenses will be issued as quickly as possible.
Quick Reference for Common Code Inquiries
Or the Be A Good Neighbor Clauses
Here is a quick reference to frequently asked code questions, you can also download this by clinking the link above that provides more details. These are in place to help all residents be a good neighbor and keep you, your neighbors, and the city safe.
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Do not park on non-parking surfaces: front, back, or side yards. Parked on a paved surface, this includes vehicles, boats, RVs etc.
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Building Permits are required from City Hall on the following: concrete/asphalt work, including steps, driveways, and driveway aprons; roofs, retaining walls, room additions, excavations, decks, utility buildings (sheds), dumpsters, pods, fences, and swimming pools.
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Utilities need to perform maintenance, fences need to have a gate to provide access to the utility right-of way.
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Bel-Nor requires occupancy permits, any time a person moves in or out by selling or renting, call the City for a permit.
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Renters need to renew occupancy permits annually.
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Pets need to be registered annually with the City (on/before June 30th) and no more than 4 animals per household.
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All dogs defined as “dangerous animals” must be kept confined while on the owner's property and if taken off the property, the dog must be muzzled and, on a leash, no longer than 6 feet in length, specific liability insurance is required.
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All trash needs to be in a bin and all trash bins need a lid. Put weekly trash/recycle/yard waste out no earlier than 4 p.m. the day before trash day and bring it in by 11:59 p.m. on trash day.
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High grass and weeds are not allowed; City ordinance states maximum height is 7 inches.
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Residents are responsible for clearing sidewalks and curbs. This cuts down on sewer back-ups, keeps streets clean, sidewalks passable, and happy neighbors when your leaves don't blow into their yard.
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Can your address be seen from the street? It is required and allows for emergency responders (and Uber drivers) to find you.
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Curfew for persons ages 17 and under is between the hours of 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings through 6:00 a.m. the following day.
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For- profit solicitors (e.g., door-to-door salespeople) must register and obtain a permit from the City of Bel-Nor. If one comes to your door and does not show proof of the permit, please contact the Police.
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If you want to run a business in your house, you need to contact the City to obtain a license.