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Animal Ordinances in Appleton, WI (2026)

3 verified animal ordinances for Appleton, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Appleton requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. Dog licensing required statewide under WI Stat. §174.

Appleton Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

Breed Restrictions

Wisconsin does not preempt local breed-specific legislation. Some WI cities have breed bans. WI Stat. §174.042 covers dangerous dogs based on behavior.

Appleton Dog Breed Restrictions

Some Restrictions

Beekeeping

Appleton may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.

Appleton Beekeeping Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Outagamie County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Appleton city rules.

Animal Ordinances in Outagamie County