Wisconsin requires erosion control practices on construction sites under NR 151 and SPS 321. State standards apply uniformly, and one- and two-family dwelling sites follow Department of Safety and Professional Services rules.
Construction sites disturbing one or more acres must implement best management practices under NR 151 to prevent sediment from leaving the site. One- and two-family residential construction follows Wis. Admin. Code SPS 321.125, which requires silt fences, tracking pads, inlet protection, and stabilization of disturbed soils. Operators must prepare an erosion control plan before grading and maintain BMPs until permanent vegetation is established. Inspections occur weekly and after rainfall events of 0.5 inch or more. The DNR enforces NR 151 statewide while DSPS governs residential sites; municipalities cannot waive these baselines.
Violations may result in stop-work orders, daily forfeitures up to $10,000 under Wis. Stat. 281.98, and requirements to remediate sediment-impacted waterways and downstream property.
Appleton, WI
Appleton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Appleton, WI
Appleton enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. The Fox Valley's largest city (pop. 75,000) home to Lawrence University manages noise from College Avenue nightl...
Appleton, WI
Appleton regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Appleton, WI
Appleton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Appleton, WI
Appleton enforces winter alternate-side parking November through April. Downtown College Avenue has metered parking. Packers game-day traffic from nearby Gre...
Appleton, WI
Appleton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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