Appleton requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.
Appleton building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features required. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. WI Stat. §145.17 governs private pool safety. Winter covers must also prevent child access during off-season.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
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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