FAQs • Horicon, WI • CivicEngage

What is the ordinance for storage of "junk"?: No person shall store junked or discarded property including automobiles, automobile parts, trucks, tractors, refrigerators, furnaces, washing machines, stoves, machinery or machinery parts, wood, bricks, cement blocks or other unsightly debris which substantially depreciates property values in the neighborhood except or upon permit issued by the Common Council. The Chief of Police or Building Inspector may require by written order any premises violating this Section to be put in compliance within the time specified in such order and, if the order is not complied with, may have the premises put in compliance and the cost thereof assessed as a special tax against the property.

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Police Department

1. What are the Winter parking regulations?: There will be no parking on any public street or alley between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from December 1st through March 31st.

2. How soon after a snow fall must I have my sidewalk cleared?: The owner, occupant or person in charge of any parcel or lot which fronts upon or adjoins any sidewalk shall keep said sidewalk clear of all snow and ice. In the event of snow accumulating on said sidewalk due to natural means and/or by any other means, said sidewalks shall be cleared of all accumulated snow and/or ice within 24 hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate on said sidewalk.

3. How wide of a path do I have to shovel?: Sidewalks are to be kept clear of snow and ice to a minimum of four feet in width. In the event that ice has formed on any sidewalk in such a manner that it cannot be removed, the owner, occupant or person in charge of the parcel or lot which fronts upon or adjoins said sidewalk shall keep the sidewalk sprinkled with sand and/or salt to permit safe travel by pedestrians.

4. I received a citation. How do I take care of it?: For questions relating to your court appearance, payment of fines, and matters pending before the Municipal Court, please call the Municipal Court Office at 920-485-4376. Citations may be paid through the mail, in person, or placed in the drop box located inside the vestibule of the Public Safety Building. Payments may be made with cash, check or by money order. For credit card payments contact the Municipal Court Office.

5. When is burning permitted?: You must contact the Horicon Fire Chief at 920-485-3510 to receive a burning permit.

6. How do I obtain an accident report or open record?: Copies of accident reports and requests for records can be obtained by stopping in our lobby, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding legal holidays. Our open records policy is in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes. Please call 920-485-3555 for additional information and for fee schedule.

7. What is the fee for a parking ticket?: The fees for parking tickets are as follows:
- $20 if paid within 72 hours of receiving the ticket.
- $40 if paid after 72 hours of receiving the ticket.
- $45 if license plates are suspended for non-payment.

8. Is there a fee if I am arrested by the Horicon Police Department for a warrant issued by a different jurisdiction?: Yes, if you are arrested by the Horicon Police Department for a bondable warrant issued by a different jurisdiction, there is an additional $20 service fee payable to the City of Horicon.

9. What do I need to do after I receive an abatement letter?: Although Horicon City Ordinance only requires 10 days, the police department allows 30 days to clean or repair any property or debris and/or repair, assemble, make the vehicle(s) operable and roadworthy, and license and register any vehicle(s) that is not currently licensed or registered; or in the alternative, place such vehicle(s) in a duly authorized and licensed sales, repair, or salvage business operating lawfully within a properly zoned area and in compliance with all State and local laws, rules, regulations, licenses and permits.

10. What is the ordinance for Outside Storage prohibit?: Ordinance 13-1-142 states that no manure, rubbish, salvage material or miscellaneous refuse may be stored within any residential district when the same may be construed as a menace to the public health or safety or may be held to have a depressing influence upon property values in the area. Junk shall be placed in junkyards only.

11. What is the ordinance for storage of "junk"?: No person shall store junked or discarded property including automobiles, automobile parts, trucks, tractors, refrigerators, furnaces, washing machines, stoves, machinery or machinery parts, wood, bricks, cement blocks or other unsightly debris which substantially depreciates property values in the neighborhood except or upon permit issued by the Common Council. The Chief of Police or Building Inspector may require by written order any premises violating this Section to be put in compliance within the time specified in such order and, if the order is not complied with, may have the premises put in compliance and the cost thereof assessed as a special tax against the property.