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1. Can I park on the tree lawn?

Parking on the tree lawn is prohibited. Tree lawn parking permits are issued for prohibited hours.

2. Can I keep inoperable vehicles on my property?

All vehicles on private property must be operable. The vehicles need to have air in the tires; working batteries, headlights, etc.

3. Can I store household items, junk and debris in the yard or on my property?

It is unlawful for a person to place, store, accumulate or maintain garbage or debris in the yard or on private property.

4. Can I park on the sidewalk or block the sidewalk?

The sidewalks need to stay unobstructed for public use.

5. Do I have to mow my lawn?

Every homeowner / occupant is required to remove noxious weeds and grass, including the tree lawn. The grass cannot be over twelve (12) inches on the average.

6. Can I leave my garbage tote at the curb?

The garbage tote can be placed at the curb the night before your scheduled pick-up day, but the tote needs to be brought back off the curb the day it is dumped.

7. Can I put a large item out with my garbage for pick-up?

The waste hauler will take one (1) large item along with your garbage pick-up. This includes appliances, furniture etc.

8. Will the waste hauler take construction material?

The waste hauler will not take construction mateial. If you are undertaking a construction project, you are responsible for making other arrangements for its removal.

9. What do I do with my yard waste?

All yard waste must be placed in bio-degradable bags or containers labeled yard waste. Brush / small limbs must be bundled in four (4) foot lengths and weigh no more than forty (4) pounds.

A yard waste truck will pick up the leaves and tree limbs the same day as your garbage pick-up day.

10. Can I park on the street at night?

From November 15 through April 15 - between the hours of 2:30 am and 6:30 am - there shall be no parking on any street, roadway, alley, or municipal property.

Parking permits are available from the City Offices. When using the designated parking lots for prohibited hours, a parking permit is required.

11. How long can I park downtown?

There is a two (2) hour time limit on downtown parking.

12. Can we feed the ducks along the lake?

City Ordinance prohibits feeding waterfoul (ducks) near the Lake Cadillac Shoreline.