HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrassClippingNOTICE OF
CITY OF OSHKOSH
GRASS CUTTING REQUIREMENTS
Residents are reminded that blowing or placing grass clippings, leaves, or other debris
onto the street is prohibited. Storm water runoff carries grass clippings and other debris
on the street pavement surfaces into the storm sewer system. The City of Oshkosh's
storm water runoff drains directly to local lakes, rivers, and streams. Storm water runoff
is not treated at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Debris carried by storm water runoff can cause inlets and storm sewers to plug and this
can lead to flooding. Additionally, grass clippings and leaves contain nutrients that help
feed algae blooms on adjoining waterways.
PER MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 251 STREETS & SIDEWALKS
Section 25-26 Obstructions in Street prohibited
This code indicates that no person shall place or deposit any substance in any
sidewalk or street without a permit. In addition, no person may obstruct or stop
the flow of water in any ditch, sewer, gutter, or culvert along or across any street,
lane. alley, public grounds. or sidewalk in the City.
PER MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14 / STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
Section 14-30 discharge Prohibitions
This code indicates that no person shall throw or discharge any pollutants to the
municipal storm sewer system,
Property owners face a potential citation for violation of the Municipal Code.
THIS FORFEITURE IS $232 FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE,
Violators can be
reported to the
Engineering Division
Department of Public Works
at (920)236-5065.
PLEASE HELP KEEP GRASS OUT OF THE STREET, WHICH
WILL MEAN LESS DEBRIS THAT REACHES THE STORM ��,�✓ SEWER SYSTEM. YOUR EFFORTS WILL HELP TO REDUCE ''�'�`�
POLLUTION IN LAKE WINNEBAGO AND THE FOX RIVER. ��-