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Frequently Asked Questions
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BUILDING PERMITS
Question: What are examples of work requiring Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating, Ventilating or Air-conditioning permits?
Answer: YOU NEED A PERMIT FOR: Building a new house, garage or shed, replacement of a roof or siding. Installing a swimming pool, hot tub, or whirlpool. Electrical service upgrade & wiring in a any structure or exterior of the structure. Replacement of a furnace or central air conditioning, bathroom or kitchen remodeling or alterations, replacement of the water heater or water softener, installation of wood burners and fireplaces, finishing or remodeling of any basement.
# DOG LICENSES
Question: Can I get my dog licenses at the City Treasurer's office?
Answer: Dog licenses can be obtained at City Hall anytime throughout the year. Please remember that a copy of the dog's rabies vaccination record is required. The cost of a dog license is $9.00 if your dog is spayed or neutered and $29.00 if unaltered. Licenses can be obtained at the Treasurer's office year round and are based on a calendar year (January 1 - December 31). New tags can be purchased in December for the next year.
# PARKING
Question: Can I leave my trailer (utility, golf cart, boat etc.) parked in the street overnight?
Answer: No, IT IS UNLAWFUL to leave any trailer parked on any City street, avenue, alley or public parking lot between the hours of twelve o�clock (12:00) midnight and seven o�clock (7:00) A.M.
Question: Can I leave my motor vehicle parked on the city street indefinitely?
Answer: No, IT IS UNLAWFUL to leave any motor vehicle parked on any city street, alley or public parking log for more than forty-eight consecutive hours.
# PAYING TAXES/UTILITY BILLS
Question: Where do you pay the second portion of your real estate taxes?
Answer: To the Green County Treasurer at the Courthouse, payable by July 31st.
Question: Where and when do I pay my mobile home personal property tax?
Answer: These taxes are payable at the City Treasurer's Office at City Hall, for both 1st and 2nd installments. The first installment is due by January 31st; the second installment is due by July 31st.
Question: Do you sell garbage or recycle bags?
Answer: NO. However, we do sell the stickers for additional bags of garbage and yard waste. Stickers sell for $2.00 each.
Question: When do water, sewer, and trash bills go out?
Answer: These are quarterly bills mailed by January 1st, March 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Bills are due by the 20th of each of these months. If the bills are paid after the 20th of the billing month, a 3% penalty per month is added to your bill.
Question: Can I have my utility bill payment taken directly out of my checkbook?
Answer: Yes. The City Treasurer's office accepts automated withdrawal or credit card payments for water, sewer and trash bills. Automated payments are taken out of accounts on the 15th of the billing quarter. You will still receive your water bill showing the amount "paid by auto deduct". To sign up for this service, stop into our office with a voided check. Credit card payments are accepted and can be made through this website by clicking on the "Departments" tab and going to the Comptroller/Treasurer's information section. There is a small fee assessed for credit card payments. Please stop by or call 329-2528 and we will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
# SELLING YOUR HOME
Question: What do I do about utility charges when selling my home?
Answer: When a property owner sells his/her home, it is necessary to notify the Water Utility to have a final water meter reading completed and to provide a change of name/address for billing. If the reading is not done at closing, the billing will remain in the name of the seller. To prevent paying additional amounts beyond the closing date, please contact the Water Utility office at 329-2480 in advance.
# SIGNS IN THE STREET TERRACE
Question: Can I place any signs, i.e. garage sale, house for sale, auction, etc. in the street terrace?
Answer: No, absolutely not, IT IS UNLAWFUL to put any signs in the street terrace, the area between the curb and sidewalk. Furthermore, IT IS UNLAWFUL to place signs on any street enforcement signs or telephone poles.
# SOLID WASTE COLLECTION/RECYCLING
Question: How many pounds is the limit for garbage, recycle, and yard waste bags?
Answer: You are only allowed to put out bags weighing 60 pounds or less, if it is more it must be divided into 2 bags.
Question: Can I dispose of needles in my regular garbage as long as I properly contain them?
Answer: NO, needles and other biohazard waste may not be disposed of with regular garbage.
Question: Can I dispose of broken glass or other non-biohazard sharp objects in the regular trash?
Answer: YES, as long as they are properly contained so they do not pose a threat to the sanitation crew. They should be contained within a cardboard box, i.e. cereal, or cake mix box.
Question: Do I have to bundle up my yard waste?
Answer: YES and NO, yard waste can be bagged in a clear plastic bag weighing no more than 60 lbs. Sticks, branches, brush, stalks and other yard waste not easily bagged may be tied in bundles (no more than 4 feet in long, & 60 lbs. or less).
Question: When can I put out the trash?
Answer: You can put the trash out no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day prior to pickup and no later than 7:00 am the day of pickup.
Question: Whom do I call for more information on solid waste and recycling?
Answer: For more information call the Department of Streets & Sanitation at 329-2490
# SPECIAL EVENTS
Question: What is required to hold a special event in the City of Monroe?
Answer: Any person or group wanting to hold a special event must obtain a permit from City Hall. Applications for permits can be picked up in the City Clerk's office and need to be submitted 30 days in advance of the event to allow time for permit approval by both the Common Council and the Police Department.
# WASTE MATERIALS IN THE STREET
Question: Can I shovel, throw snow or blow grass and leaves into the street or roadway?
Answer: No absolutely not, IT IS UNLAWFUL to throw SNOW or SLUSH into the roadway. It should be piled on your private property or the street terrace. IT IS UNLAWFUL to blow grass or rake leaves into the roadway. These waste materials are washed into the storm water sewers and deposited directly into the creek. The grass, leaves and other waste products ferment-causing our fish to die. Leaves and leaves only may be raked curbside from October 15th through December 1st (or only until the first snowfall, whichever comes first). THINK OF WHERE IT GOES BEFORE YOU TOSS IT IN THE ROAD!!
# WEED CONTROL
Question: Are property owners responsible for noxious weeds?
Answer: Noxious weeds must be destroyed either by spraying them in early spring or by cutting them before they become unsightly and re-seed. The City of Monroe Weed Commissioner has the right to come in and enter your property without notice and mow the property if the homeowner is not taking steps to prevent the spread of these weeds. The weed cutting rates will be charged out as follows: $40/hour-tractor and mower w/operator $20/hour-hand mower/hand tools w/laborer, per person If you are unable to care for your property please contact the City of Monroe Street Department and they will advise you as to who is available for you to hire to mow.
Examples of noxious weeds are listed below:
Canadian Thistle, English Charlock or Wild Mustard, Chicory Plant, Burdock, Ragweed, Field Dodder, Poison Ivy, Oxen Daisy, Quack or Quiche Grass, Snap Dragon, Goats Beard, Butter and Eggs, Indian Mustard, Perennial Sow Thistle, Bull Thistle, Wild Lettuce, Creeping Jenny, Leafy Spurge Sour dock, Marijuana, Milkweed, Shatter cane |
