General Information

The following brochures are available to help citizens comply with the various Municipal and State code requirements.

“Loathe Thy Neighbor” (reprinted article from This Old House Magazine)

• Asbestos and Lead Paint Abatement/General Info – Wisconsin DHS Website
• Honey Bee Information and Registration Form
• Backyard Chicken Information and Registration Form
• Building Codes History
• Contractor Complaints – Consumer Tips
• Contractor Complaints – Wisconsin Consumer Protection
• Covenants vs Zoning Ordinances
• Decks, Porches, and Gazebos
• Drainage and Grading of Lots
• Driveway Standards
• Fences and Similar Structures
• Garages and Storage Sheds
• House Remodeling and Additions
• Landlord Tenant Disputes – Information and Procedure
  In resolving conflict, you should always first contact your landlord in
  writing and describe the condition you are concerned about.  Document
  the condition in detail, including photos, date, time, whom you notified
  and when.  For information to assist you with this process please visit
  Wisconsin Tenant Resource Center.  To help landlords and tenants avoid common problems, or to resolve them when they do occur, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection created this Guide For Landlords and Tenants.
  Mold issues: The City of Neenah Housing Inspector does not handle mold concerns. The Wisconsin Dept of Health Services has a helpful website concerning mold issues. While dampness and mold are typically not written into local housing ordinances, landlords do have a duty to keep premises in a reasonable state of repair and to make necessary repairs.
• Locating Lot Lines
• Permanently Installed Pools
• Storable Pools and Hot Tubs
• Smoke Detectors
• Solar Panel Requirements
• Signs
• Residential Ramps
• Vision Clearance Triangle Information
• WE Service Conversion Form
• When do I need a Permit?
• Woodburning Stoves and Fireplaces
• Plan Submittal Requirements for New Homes
• Codes: The following link to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce
  contains many of the state codes this office administers within the City
  of Neenah. These codes can be accessed for your convenience: DSPS Home Page