De Pere may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.
De Pere may regulate residential beekeeping through zoning and nuisance ordinances. Where allowed, hive counts are typically limited (2 to 4 hives residential). Hives must meet setback requirements. Flyway barriers may be required near property lines. Water source must be provided. Wisconsin requires beekeeper registration with DATCP per WI Stat. §94.76. Madison allows beekeeping with registration. Wisconsin’s active beekeeping community supports local ordinance development.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Unregistered: DATCP enforcement. Nuisance complaints: city fines.
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De Pere regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
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De Pere considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
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De Pere enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. The Fox River downtown area has entertainment venues that follow sound level limits. St. Norbert College cam...
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De Pere enforces street parking restrictions locally. Winter alternate-side parking critical. No statewide consecutive parking limit. WI Stat. §346.503 applies.
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De Pere restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
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De Pere requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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