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1. Do I need a permit for a garage sale sign and miscellaneous small signs?

Garage sale signs do not need permits, however, there are strict requirements as to where they may be placed. Signs which do not adhere to the rules below may be confiscated by any city department and disposed of without prior notification to the sign owner.
The following footage, measured inward from the curb at the road, will prevail for posting of signs:

12 feet off of a residential street

25 feet off of : 72nd Street, Giles Road and Harrison Streets

50 feet off of 84th Street

No part of any sign shall be located on any property without the consent of the owner, holder, lessee, agent or trustee. Signs may not be posted upon utility poles, street signs, or other miscellaneous structures; or, at any location that would interfere or constitute a hazard by obstructing the view of any traffic sign, signal, or device. Signs will not be located on or extend over the right-of-way of any dedicated street, highway, or public way, pedestrian sidewalk.

2. I am digging for construction or gardening, who do I need to call?

Call before you dig! Underground Hotline: 811 or 800-331-5666.

3. Can I store a boat, trailer, or camper on my property?

No motor vehicle (as defined by Nebraska State Statute 60-301), or boat, camper or trailer in excess of 15 feet in length or 10 feet in height, shall be parked in the front, side or rear yard of any residential lot except on paved driveways or other hard surface areas.

However, from October through April of each year any combination of boats, campers, trailers, not exceeding two (2) may be parked in the side or rear yard of residential lots and not required to be on a hard surface.

4. Is an occupational license required to do business in La Vista?

Occupation licenses, in general, are required for constructor/trades, real estate, insurance, automobile sales, sales from motor vehicle, trash haulers, as well as a number of other categories who provide their services within the La Vista city limits, regardless of their address. Retail and commercial businesses within the La Vista city limits are also required to register for licensing. Fees vary by category. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis, and renewable each January 1st, after which late fees will be added.

If you wish to inquire as to whether a business has an occupation license, or if you need to obtain one, please call 402-331-4343 for further information.
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5. Do I need an Inspection on my building permit?

Final inspections should be scheduled for any building projects that required a permit and that have now been completed. Please phone 331-4343 to set up that appointment.

6. Do I need a permit to put up a swimming/wading pool?

In-ground Swimming Pool Permit
A residential building permit application is required for review of an in-ground swimming pool.The fee is based on the Building Permit Fee Schedule.

Above Ground Swimming Pool Permit
A light remodeling and accessory permit application is required for review of an above ground swimming pool.The 2010-2011 above ground swimming pool permit is $30.00.

Requirements
A swimming pool permit is required for all pool with sides that ‘stand’ 2 feet high or more.Inflatable or water depth is not the determining factor.The side height of the pool determines the necessity of a permit, not the amount of water in the pool.

Pools must be located at least 5 (five) feet from the property line and 6(six) feet from any other structure (garage, shed, etc.).

7. Do I need an approved set of plans on site for inspections?

Yes, an approved set of plans is now required to be on site during residential and commercial inspections.

8. What do I need to submit for a building permit?

All items will require a completed application.

Commercial projects generally need 3 sets of plans. The city will need to know the names of your mechanical, electrical, and plumbing sub-contractors.

New residential projects, and remodels, will need 2 sets of plans and will require the names of your mechanical, electrical, and plumbing sub-contractors.

Smaller projects such as decks, sheds, fences, pools, etc. will require two sets of plans which include at least a hand-drawn site plan showing your property lines and the distances any such project is from the property line and/or any other structure on the property. Additional Information

9. I want to start up a home-based business, Does the City of La Vista require a license beyond that, which may or may not be required by the State of Nebraska?

Yes, the City of La Vista requires that in any residential zoning district, a home occupation may be permitted with compliance of the provisions described within the City's Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.10.

Primarily, before a home occupation permit will be issued, a minimum of 75% of the residents living within 200 feet of the proposed home occupation, shall sign a list prepared by the City, canvassed by the home owner, and indicate “no objections” in writing to the operation of a home occupation. Residents renting an apartment or home would follow a slightly different process. In some instances, a conditional use permit process would be necessary prior to initiating licensing for a home occupation.

A proposed in-home day care must submit a form signed by the State of Nebraska Fire Marshall, in addition to the process described above.

Call City Hall at 402-331-4343 for guidance prior to setting up any home base business within the La Vista City limits.
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