Little Chute, WI Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Removal deadline
- 24 hours after written notice
- Permit exception
- building-inspector-approved fixtures only
- Unpaid cost
- placed on property tax roll
- Governs
- streets, alleys, sidewalks, public grounds
Summary
Little Chute bans encroaching on or obstructing any village street, alley, sidewalk, or public ground, with narrow permit exceptions for building materials and commercial sidewalk fixtures.
(a)Obstructions and encroachments prohibited. No person shall encroach upon or in any way obstruct or encumber any street, alley, sidewalk, public grounds or land dedicated to public use, or any part thereof, or permit such encroachment or encumbrance to be placed or remain on any public way adjoining the premises of which he is the owner or occupant, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 40-97 prohibits any person from encroaching upon, obstructing, or encumbering a street, alley, sidewalk, or public ground, or allowing such an obstruction to remain on the public way adjoining their property. Limited exceptions exist for permitted temporary construction materials and building-inspector-approved commercial sidewalk fixtures. A village enforcement official who finds an unlawful obstruction issues written notice requiring removal within 24 hours; if the owner fails to comply, the village removes it and bills the cost, which can be placed on the property's tax roll if unpaid.
Violations & Fines
Written notice requires removal within 24 hours; failure to comply lets the village remove the obstruction and bill the owner, with unpaid costs entered on the tax roll as a special charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a sign or planter on the village sidewalk in front of my house?
What happens if I don't remove an obstruction after notice?
Sources & Official References
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