Category: General

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Changes in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

March 17, 2026

6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153

The agenda of the public hearing will be as follows:

Petition for Zoning Amendment from Nicolet Lumber Inc. to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-33240402122 (852 Smith Ave) & #265-31192411897 (Doran St) from Highway Commercial (CH) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

A copy of the proposed zoning map and changes is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All parties for and against will be heard. 

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Changes in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

March 17, 2026

6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153

The agenda of the public hearing will be as follows:

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-31191821838 (189 Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to General Industrial (IG)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-021900111 (201 Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-021900111A (Chicago St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Multi-Family Residential (R3)

Petition for Zoning Amendment from DuChateau Holdings, LLC to Amend the Zoning for Parcel #265-30181221547 (310 Main St) from Residential Multiple Family (R2) to Light Industrial (IL)

A copy of the proposed zoning map and changes is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All parties for and against will be heard. 

NOTICE TO DOG & CAT OWNERS

Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required for all dogs who are 5 months of age or older.

Vaccinations against rabies are required per Section 95.21(2), Wisconsin Statutes, within 30 days after the dog reaches 5 months of age and shall be repeated within one year after the initial vaccination.  In addition, dogs shall be revaccinated when their rabies certificate expires.  A certificate documenting that the dog’s rabies vaccinations are current shall be presented to the treasurer when obtaining an annual dog license.

The owner of a dog more than 5 months of age on January 1 or within the licensing year shall obtain an annual dog license.  Any person who keeps more than one dog shall contact their municipal treasurer regarding the availability of a multiple dog license.

2026 Dog & Cat Licensing tags shall be obtained by April 1, 2026 from your Municipal Treasurer.

Late fees are assessed after April 1, 2026.                                                           

BY:  Kim Pytleski, County Clerk

Published pursuant to Sec. 174.052 Wis. Stat.

Neutered Male	Un-Neutered Male	Spayed Female	Un-Spayed Female	Cat	Municipality Fees 2026
$3.00	$8.00	$3.00	$8.00	$3.00	City of Oconto

Dog & Cat License Application (Click Here)

1/15/2026

City of Oconto

Garbage Pickup Rescheduled

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: Garbage Pickup for next week has been rescheduled due to issues with the garbage truck.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

• Monday, January 19^th – No pick-up.

• Tuesday, January 20^th – No pick-up.

• Wednesday, January 21^st – Garbage pick-up for residents on or North of Pecor St except for residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Mondays.
• Thursday, January 22^nd – Garbage pick-up for residents on or South of Pecor St including residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Tuesdays.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

The annual 2026 Candlelight Walk at Copper Culture State Park will be held on Saturday, February 7^th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The walk, hot chocolate, cookies, and warming fires are all FREE!

Dress accordingly and bring a flashlight if desired.

The event is sponsored by Oconto Parks & Recreation Department, Oconto County Historical Society, and with help from the Wisconsin DNR.

Set-up will start at 3:00 pm, with clean-up at 8:15 pm. Any help with one or both would be greatly appreciated.

Any questions, or if you are able to help with set-up or clean-up, please call the City of Oconto City Hall at (920)834-7711.

Hope to see you there!

CITY OF OCONTO

New Years 2026

Recycling Holiday Schedule

• Wednesday, December 31^st – Recycling pick-up as normal.

• Thursday, January 1^st – No pick-up – City Hall closed

• Friday, January 2^nd – Recycling pick-up for residents on or South of Pecor St including residents living on North Bayshore Rd, Harbor Rd, Spies Rd, Yacht Club Rd, Hart St, Turner Ave, Lamkey St, and Water St or that normally get picked up on Thursdays.

Winter Season Is Here Again!

Frozen pipes are headaches that are avoidable.  It’s time to make sure your windows and vents are closed, heat tapes are working, and everything is insulated to prevent your water lines from freezing. Also please check your outside faucets to make sure they are turned off and hoses drained. 

With the cold weather and winds expected this weekend, it only takes a few minutes for water to freeze in your pipes that are exposed.

Thank You

Oconto Water Department   

December 12, 2025

Notice of USPS policy change on postmarks

may affect tax payment timeliness

Taxpayers who pay their property tax bills by mail need to be aware of a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change that may affect when envelopes are postmarked.

Effective December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving the postmark process from local application to regional sorting centers.

This means your postmark could be several days after you put your payment in your mailbox.

Federal and State laws define timely payment based off the USPS postmark, meaning payments may be considered delinquent if they are mailed too close to the deadline

How can you ensure a timely tax payment?

• Mail your payment earlier than usual.
• Physically bring your payment into the post office and request they postmark your payment in front of you or by sending it via certified mail.
• Bring your payment directly into your Clerk’s office.

Published 12/31/25 & 1/7/26

Notice of Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Revisions in the City of Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin

January 20, 2026

6:00 P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in the City of Oconto that there will be a PUBLIC HEARING before the Oconto City Council in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, 1210 Main Street, Oconto, WI  54153, to solicit comments on proposed zoning ordinance text revisions. A copy of the proposed ordinance text revisions is available at Oconto City Hall, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or at www.cityofoconto.com.

• An Ordinance Regarding Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the Municipal Code of Ordinances for the City of Oconto – Prohibited Uses – Semi Trailer Units Used for Storage Purposes, Both Wheeled and Unwheeled

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: City of Oconto, Attn: Brittney Burruel, 1210 Main St, Oconto, WI 54153

Brittney M. Burruel,

City Administrator