Current City Guide - Appleton Parks & Recreation

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OVERNIGHT PARKING
Why does the City of Appleton not allow overnight parking on city streets? The reasons range from operational benefits for the
Department of Public Works, Police operations, to aesthetic reasons. There are various operations that the City performs that occur
at night, such as garbage pickup starting at 4:30 a.m., street sweeping which operates all night and snow plowing, all of which are
accomplished better and more efficiently without vehicles parked on the street. The police may note a vehicle parked on a street
when responding to a call and use that information when investigating a crime. The restriction also keeps neighborhoods looking
cleaner by preventing vehicles from parking on the street for extended periods of time.
If an emergency arises, such as a mechanical breakdown, home or street construction or overnight guest vehicles, the police can
give short-term permission to park overnight on a street. To avoid a citation for overnight parking the Police Department must be
notified the day or evening needed. Even with permission from the Police Department there are some restrictions and guidelines:
f The vehicle must be parked in a legal parking spot. Permission will not be granted to park in a restricted area.
f If the vehicle is going to be parked on the street on the day of garbage pick-up, make sure there is adequate
room in the area around the garbage container for our trucks to reach the can.
f If the vehicle will also be parked during the daytime, be considerate of the postal workers and do not park near
a mail box if they are on the curb in your neighborhood.
We are very proud of the way Appleton is a clean and safe place to live. Please help us to maintain these standards.
CLEANING OUR STREETS
Many of our storm sewers lead directly to the Fox River while some lead to retention ponds, which then lead to the river. It is
important to remember that anything placed in the street is in reality being put into the river as well. A cleaner street means a
cleaner river, a cleaner lake and a cleaner drinking water source.
Washing a car or rinsing the deck of your lawn mower in your driveway puts unwanted material in our streets. Blown grass
clippings, paper, trash, dog droppings, antifreeze, gas and motor oil are all unwanted materials flushed into the street and down
the storm sewer when it rains. Blowing snow into the street also adds to the problem because it causes our street crews to use
more anti-icing agents to keep the roads safe for travel.
The City’s Department of Public Works removes over 3,059 tons of street sweepings from our streets each year. Help us reduce
this amount and help keep our waterways clean. Remember that in spring, no yard waste should be raked into the street. See
collection information on page 9.
WATER HYDRANT FLUSHING
The Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants in the spring and fall. Water mains are the underground
pipes which bring fresh water to your home. Flushing removes natural minerals, like iron, which are harmless but
which can discolor your water. If you see our crews working in your area, please try to use as little, or if possible,
no water for an hour. Allowing the water to settle ensures that you won’t draw discoloration into your water system.
Should you find discoloration in your system, stop using the water, wait about an hour, and then draw off
the discolored water through a cold water tap only.
We know it’s tough to go without water, but an hour of inconvenience while we flush,
can help us avoid problems in the future.
ANIMAL LICENSES ARE REQUIRED FOR CATS AND DOGS
All cats and dogs must be licensed and rabies vaccinated by age 5 months. Animals 5 months
and older that are new to the city must be licensed within 30 days of residing in the city. No
person or household shall keep more than 6 animals, the maximum number of dogs being 3,
the maximum number of rabbits being 2. Licenses must be renewed each year. Please visit
our website at www.appleton.org for more information. The current license fees are as follows:
Regular license fees Jan. 1 through Mar. 31 Spayed/Neutered - $6 Unaltered - $11
*With additional late fee on or after Apr. 1 (see note below) Spayed/Neutered - $11 Unaltered - $16
*Please note: a late fee of $5 per animal (see above amounts) will be added to regular fee amounts if owners have not
licensed their animal/s (age 5 months that have resided in the city for more than 30 days) by the March 31 deadline.
Is your kitten/puppy eligible for the prorated license fee? If your pet is 5 months of age or younger and the date you
complete your application is on or after July 1, your prorated amount is as follows:
Prorated fees for kittens/puppies July 1 through Nov. 15 Spayed/Neutered - $3 Unaltered - $5.50
MAIL IN APPLICATION ON REVERSE SIDE. Questions? Please call Animal Control at 920-832-6414.