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FAQs
Are dogs allowed in City Park
No, dogs are not allowed in City Park or Harrison Park. There is a Dog Park located at the corner of Valley Road and East Mineral Street along the Rountree Branch Trail. Learn more about the Platteville Dog Park by visiting www.plattevillearboretum.org/dog-park.
Can I wash out paint in the gutter or dump oil/ antifreeze into the gutter?
No. The gutter is not for disposing of toxic materials. You may be fined for such activities.
Do I need to keep my dog on a leash?
Animals are deemed “running at large” when found anywhere in the City not held in leash. The only exceptions are when the animal is on the premises of the owner (or person having custody of the animal) and in the Platteville Dog Park.
For more information, please visit Chapter 6 of the City of Platteville Municipal Code.
Do I need to mow my property?
Yes. If your lawn grass is over 8”, you may get a notice to have it mowed. If you do not it will be mowed and cost of service will be billed to the owner of the property.
Do I need to register my bicycle and if so, what is the fee?
Bicycle Registration is required by City of Platteville Ordinance 31.20, and highly recommended so that in the event it is lost/found or stolen, it can be identified. You may register your bicycle at the police department during business hours. The cost is $5 and non-expiring.
Please provide the following when presenting to register your bicycle:
Owner's Name, Phone Number, and Address
Bicycle's Make
Bicycle's Model
Bicycle's Serial Number
Bicycle's Descriptors: Type, Speed, Wheel Size, and Color
Do I need to register my dog?
Yes. Please reference the Dog Licensing page for details. *Please note that the Finance Dept at city hall now issues the dog licenses and the Police Dept no longer issues the licenses.
Do I need to shovel sidewalks?
Yes. You do need to shovel the sidewalk along your property. If you do not, you may be fined the cost of service and an administrative fee may be billed to the owner of the property.
Does Platteville collect household garbage?
The City of Platteville collects solid waste (garbage) and recycling from single family homes and duplexes only. Commercial properties and more than 2 family homes must arrange for disposal on their own. Each residence is allowed up to 2 each 35 gallon containers or bags. If you have more garbage than this, you must get a special bag at $1 each from Heiser's, Piggly Wiggly or City Hall.
Does Platteville have transit service night hours?
The various public transportation services in Platteville do have late night hours, extending to 3:30 A.M. To find out more about the exact hours of each transportation service, please use this website page.
Does the police department provide Fingerprinting for job applications and if so, what is the fee?
Yes. Fingerprinting can be done - during business hours only. We do not do by appointment since officer availability is dependent on call volume. We have fingerprint cards available if you were not provided with them. Please reference the Police Department Fee Schedule for the cost.
How can I become a member of a board or commission?
Appointments to the City's boards, commissions or committees are made by the Council President and subject to confirmation by the Common Council. In most cases, applicants must be residents of the City of Platteville.
When applying for membership of boards, commissions or committees, applicants should review Wisconsin Statutes 19.59 to determine if the applicant would have a conflict of interest. Assistance from the City Attorney is available if applicants have questions regarding potential conflicts. Additional Information can be found here.
How can I get a recycling bin?
Come to the City Hall Finance Department. The bins cost $15.
How can I obtain a copy of a Crash Report?
There are two types of Crash/Accident reports:
- State Reportable - Over $1,000 estimated damage, Injury, Fatality, or Government Property Involved
- Non-State Reportable - Less than $1,000 estimated Damage, No Injury, and No Fatality
To obtain a copy of a State Reportable Crash Report, you may request it from CrashDocs - by CarFax or the WI DOT (you will need a credit or debit card to do so). Crashes are available on CrashDocs (crashes 1/1/2018 to current) and on WI DOT (for all dates).
To Use CrashDocs Website - powered by CarFax (https://secure.crashdocs.org/)
- Lookup the report
- Pay for the report
- View your report
To Use DOT Crash Report Request Website (https://crashreports.wi.gov/)
- Lookup the report with one of the following:
1 - Document #
2 - Exact Date (MM/DD/YYYY) or Month and Year (MM/YYYY) of the Crash AND a Driver’s License # of an Involved Driver
3 - Accident #
The site states that it can take up to two weeks from the date of the crash before it might be available. You can order up to 50 reports at one time. It costs a total of $6.00 to order a copy of the Crash Report.
To obtain a copy of a Non-State Reportable Crash Report, you may request it from the police department during business hours. You may do so in person, by phone, or via our Record Request page. Please reference the Police Department Fee Schedule for the cost.
How can I obtain a copy of a police report?
You may request a copy of a police report online, in person or by phone. Your request will be reviewed and responded to within a reasonable amount of time, usually not exceeding 10 business days. The requestor is responsible to pay for copies upon receipt of the records according to the Fee Schedule. Prepayment may be required under certain circumstances.
Please note that any cases under review by the Grant County District Attorney are only releasable by the District Attorney at that time.
How can I request a Criminal History Check on myself?
You may request a Criminal History Check on yourself through the Department of Justice on their Wisconsin Online Record Check System.
The Platteville Police Department can provide a local record check of police contacts you have within the City of Platteville, but we are unable to do Criminal History Checks (statewide check) on your behalf.
How can I run for a Common Council position?
There are several qualifications necessary to run for a common council position, such as being a resident of the city of Platteville. For a full run down of the necessary qualifications and the necessary steps to run for a position, please go here.
How can I stay informed about what is going on in my community?
How can I voice my opinion on an issue before the Common Council?
When attending a Common Council meeting, if a person would like to voice an opinion about an issue on the agenda for the day there is a form to be filled out. This is usually addressed at the beginning of every Common Council meeting.
How can I volunteer for a position on a Board or Commission?
Generally speaking, a person should contact a representative from the board or commission they are interested in volunteering for. Contact information should be located on the Platteville.org website. Additional information on volunteering can be found here.
How do I know where to vote?
There are a couple ways you can find out where you vote. You may call the City Clerk office at 608-348-9741 x6 and ask or visit MyVote at https://myvote.wi.gov/.
How do I register for recreation programming?
To view and register for upcoming recreation programming please visit Active Network. If this is your first time using Active Network, you will need to create an account. Please allow at least one business day for your account to be approved. We can also assist with the registration process in the Recreation Office at 75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI. Our office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Please stop in or call us at 608-348-9741 ext. 2238 for help creating an account, registering for programs, or with any questions about program offerings.
How does the City determine "customer type" when applying the new Ambulance Service Fee?
The City of Platteville Water and Sewer Department is regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC recognizes five primary customer classes. These include:
Residential customers are those customers that have water service provided for residential or domestic purposes. Sales to multiple-dwelling buildings through a single meter serving three or more family units are classified as multifamily residential.
Multifamily Residential customers are those customers taking service for a building that is intended primarily for residential or domestic purposes, has three or more dwelling units, and is served by a single meter. This classification also includes mobile home parks that are master metered. Mixed-use commercial properties, such as apartments mixed with retail, are classified as commercial.
Commercial customers are a business, not-for-profit organization, or other institution (except governmental) that provide goods or services that take service for non-residential purposes. Churches, private schools, private colleges and universities, co-ops, and associations are non-governmental and are considered commercial customers.
Industrial customers are those customers engaged in the manufacture of production of goods.
Public Authority customers are those of an agency of the local, state or federal government, or a local, state or federal entity. Since public schools are governmental, they are classified as public authority.
How does the city handle leaves?
Fall leaf pickup is generally September through November depending on weather. Normally it takes the leaf pickup crew one to one and a half weeks to circle the entire city. There is normally a 2-3 week period in the spring as well.
How does the city handle yard waste?
Collections are on Thursdays Spring-Fall, and you should place bags at the curb
How long does it take to plow the city?
Generally it takes around 8-10 hours to clear the streets. It may take longer due to conditions. Plowing will occur on major roads first, dead ends last. The city will not clean out the end of your driveway.
