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If you’re looking for the language behind the parking rules, there are a few governing documents. The State of Wisconsin establishes general parking rules in Chapter 346 of the State Statues. Neenah’s city-specific parking rules are governed by ordinance in Chapter 16, Article III in the municipal code. The governing documents that determine the type of parking permitted are the Official On-Street Parking Map and Official Off-Street Parking Map. For specifics, check out the documents below:
Wisconsin State Statue 346: Click Here
City of Neenah Municipal Code Chapter 16, Article III: Click Here
City of Neenah Official On-Street Parking Map: Click Here
City of Neenah Official Off-Street Parking Map: Click Here
| Each Offense |
| $150 |
The fine amount is determined by calculating the number of prior offenses within one year from the date the citation is issued. Each violation type is calculated separately. For specifics, please see City Code Section 16-149.
| First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Fourth Offense |
| $20 | $25 | $35 | $55 |
The fine amount is determined by calculating the number of prior offenses within one year from the date the citation is issued. Each violation type is calculated separately. For specifics, please see City Code Section 16-149.
| First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Fourth Offense | Fifth Offense |
| Warning | $20 | $25 | $35 | $55 |
If a parking citation is not paid or appealed within 10 days, a $10 late fee is added. After 28 days from the date of the ticket, an additional $50 charge is added ($60 total late fee) and the citation is then forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This results in a suspension of a vehicle’s registration and may disallow future registrations by the owner. The date at which this occurs will be sent in a notice via mail to the vehicle owner’s house address.
| After 10 Days | After 28 Days |
| $10 | $50 + vehicle registration suspension |
Parked vehicles on-street can cause visibility and accessibility issues.
To account for these issues, just remember the 4-10-15 rule:
Our officers don’t like giving out tickets and we’re sure you don’t like receiving them, so keep this rule of thumb in mind to help you from getting unnecessary tickets. If you’re interested in the rules that apply this section see Wisconsin State Statute 346.53 and City Code 16-90(b).
The maximum amount of time a vehicle may be parked on a public street or parking lot is 24 hours. If a vehicle is parked longer than this period, it may be ticketed or towed. For more information on the 24-hour maximum limit rule, see City Code 16-90(c).
To keep the spaces available for visitors of the downtown, Neenah has a “No Re-Parking” rule in time limit areas. This means that it is not OK to park for 2 hours and move to another 2 hour space. It also means that you cannot park from one parking lot or street to another for the purposes of extending the time limit.
If you need more time than the signed time limit, check out the downtown parking page for more information. There you can find information on locations with longer time limits and on day passes. For more information on the “No Re-Parking” rule, see City Code 16-91(f).
You may have noticed that some areas in Neenah have signs that state “No Stopping.” No stopping is more restrictive than no parking, because even pick-ups and drop offs are prohibited. Some communities also use the term “No Standing.” Definitions for each are bulleted below:
Emergencies are of course an exception to the rule. For more information you can visit the rules of the road statute definitions at Wisconsin State Statue 340.01.
Motorcycles and mopeds are permitted to park in crosshatched areas within city-managed parking lots as long as:
Where permitted, motorcycles/mopeds may be parked in these areas regardless of a time limit or permit restriction. If however a motorcycle/moped is parked within a parking stall, then those restrictions apply.
Vehicles that are primarily used for commercial use (including trailers) are prohibited from parking in residential areas, except for when loading or unloading the vehicle. For clarity, a commercial vehicle is either over 8,000 pounds, over 20 feet in length, or over 8 feet tall. For more information, see City Codes 16-90(g) and 26-550(1)(g).
Click here for information on parking rules on residential properties. If you have questions regarding parking restrictions on residential properties, you may contact the Community Development Department at 920-886-6130.
If you’re looking to place any of the following items within the public right-of-way (city sidewalk, street, or terrace), you will need to apply for a Street Occupancy Permit. Click here to apply.
Please note that any obstruction will need to be barricaded with reflective sheeting if placed overnight. The City does not provide barricading materials; it is expected that the dumpster provider will provide or contract out any materials required. For more information, see City Code 26-550(1)(f).
Parking trailers on city streets and parking lots is not permitted unless it hooked on vehicle. All parking regulations still apply. See City Code 19-90(f).
If you are needing a temporary exemption to a parking regulation, contact the Neenah Police Department at (920) 886-6000.