HomeMy WebLinkAboutCodeEnforcementZ ONING C ODE
E NFORCEMENT
If there is a zoning-related concern that
you would like to bring to the attention of
City staff, you may voice your concern in
the following ways:
Visit the Planning Services counter.
(City Hall room 204)
Email to planning@ci.oshkosh.wi.us.
Call the Planning Services office.
(920-236-5059)
Submit an online complaint form on
the Planning services webpage by
navigating to the “Zoning
Complaints” link.
City of Oshkosh
Planning Services
City of Oshkosh
Department of Community Development
Planning Services Division
215 Church Avenue, PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130
Phone: 920-236-5059
Fax: 920-236-5053
E-mail: planning@ci.oshkosh.wi.us
How and where do
I file a complaint?
City of Oshkosh
Step 1
Staff inspects the property. If a violation is present, a
“Code Violation Initial Notice” is sent to the property
owner requiring them to correct the violation by a
given compliance date. Compliance dates vary
based on type of violation and complexity (typically 1
week or 1 month).
Step 2
After the compliance date has passed, staff conducts
a re-inspection of the property. If the violation is still
present, a service fee may be charged to the property
owner (see below for service fee amounts) and a
“Code Violation Follow-up Notice” is sent, again
requiring the violation to be corrected.
2nd inspection service fee: $50.00
3rd inspection service fee: $100.00
Subsequent inspection service fees: $200.00
Step 3
If the violation has not been corrected after multiple
inspections and notices to the property owner, staff
may issue a citation to the property owner which is
processed through Winnebago County Circuit Court.
Citation amounts may be up to $232.00 per day for
each day that the violation exists past the compliance
date. Abatement of the violation may also be
performed by the City in certain cases.
*For repeat violations, less compliance time may be
given and citations/service fees issued sooner.
*Please keep in mind that there is “due process” that
must take place to allow time for violations to be
corrected. Our goal is to achieve voluntary
compliance and the City will work with responsible
parties to meet compliance, which can result in longer
timeframes.
Purpose
Planning Services engages in code
enforcement initiatives in an effort to protect
and enhance the quality of life, health,
safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and
general welfare of the public by upholding
the City’s municipal code, specifically the
Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 30).
Code Enforcement Process
Complaint-driven Inspections
Planning staff conducts property inspections
initiated by complaints received from the
public (phone, email, counter visit, complaint
form) or City staff members. These inspections
are typically conducted within one week of
receipt of the complaint, depending on time
availability of staff.
Proactive Inspections
Proactive inspections are systematically
conducted throughout the City. These
inspections are carried out as permitted by
weather in spring, summer, and fall.
* All inspections are performed from a public right-
of-way (street/sidewalk) unless permission is given
from the complainant to use their property to view
the violation.
Common Violations/Concerns
1. Building/construction without a permit
2. Exterior maintenance of structures
3. Illegal off-street parking (on-street complaints
are handled by the Oshkosh Police Dept.)
4. Illegal structures
5. Illegal surfacing (e.g. pouring/expanding gravel
areas)
6. Inoperable/unregistered vehicles or parts
7. Prohibited land use (e.g. commercial use in
residential district)
8. Prohibited outdoor storage
9. Prohibited signage
10. Prohibited vehicles/equipment
Zoning Inspections