Property Maintenance

The City of Oshkosh Property Maintenance Code was developed to prevent and correct the existence of adverse conditions and to establish standards relating to the appearance, maintenance and safety of all buildings within the City. The City of Oshkosh Municipal Code requires property owners to provide an adequate level of maintenance to each property so that they do not become a considerable blight upon surrounding areas.

Codes and Ordinances

• Public Nuisance Affecting Property Usage, Chapter 17-36
• Off-Street Parking, Municipal Code 30-175(J)(3)
• Unregistered and Inoperable Vehicles, Municipal Code 30-175(U)1

Commonly Found Property Maintenance Violations

Exterior Property Areas

• All exterior areas shall be maintained in good repair.
• All exterior areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of items such as garbage, debris and yard waste.
• Furniture intended for indoor use is not allowed outdoors.

Parking/Storage

• No parking on grass
• All vehicles (including boats, campers, trailers, etc.) are limited to parking in the driveway or an approved off street parking space.

Grass

• Grass, weeds and vegetation must be maintained so that it does not exceed 8 inches in height.

Firewood

• Firewood cannot be stored in the front yard.
• Firewood must be stored 12 inches to 18 inches above the ground.
• Piles can be no higher than 5 feet and no closer than 1 foot to the lot line.

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