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Parking Utility

211 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 426, Neenah, WI 54956
Phone: 920-886-6466 Email: parking@ci.neenah.wi.us

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General Parking Rules

Parking Ordinances and Statues

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

Citation Penalties

Class A Violations
Handicap Parking

Each Offense
$150

Class B Violations
No Parking, No Stopping, Loading Zones, Vehicle Orientation, 24-Hour Maximum Limit

First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense
$16 $20 $28 $44

Class C Violations
Time Limit, Re-Parking, Permit Parking, Proximity, Commercial Vehicle

First Offense Second Offense Third Offense Fourth Offense Fifth Offense
Warning $16 $20 $28 $44

For Class B and Class C violations, 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.

Additional Penalties
If parking payments are not paid or appealed within 10 days, an additional $10 charge is added. After 28 days from the date of the ticket, an additional $50 charge is added and the citation is then forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This may result 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.

Noteworthy Rules

5-10-15 Rule of Distances

Parked vehicles on-street can cause visibility and accessibility issues.
To account for these issues, just remember the 5-10-15 rule:

  • Park at least 5 feet from a driveway
  • Park at least 10 feet from a fire hydrant or mailbox
  • Park at least 15 feet from a crosswalk or intersection

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).

24-Hour Maximum Limit

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).

The “No Reparking” Rule

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).  

Stopping versus Parking

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:

  • No parking: You shall not stop your vehicle except when loading or unloading passengers or property.
  • No standing: You shall not stop your vehicle except when loading or unloading passengers.
  • No stopping: You shall not stop your vehicle.

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.

Motorcycle and Moped Parking in City Parking Lots

Motorcycles and mopeds are permitted to park in crosshatched areas within city-managed parking lots as long as:

  • The crosshatched area is not adjacent to a handicap parking stall,
  • The crosshatched area is not a loading zone, or
  • The crosshatched area is not a crosswalk, walkway, or any location that impedes pedestrian access to sidewalks or paths.

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.

Parking Commercial Vehicles on Residential Streets

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).

Off-Street Parking on Residential Properties

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.

Dumpsters on City Streets

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.

  • Portable storage containers
  • PODs
  • Dumpsters
  • Gravel/soil piles
  • Commercial/construction equipment

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).

Trailers

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).

Temporary Exemptions

If you are needing a temporary exemption to a parking regulation, contact the Neenah Police Department at (920) 886-6000.  

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