Amalgam Application and Reporting
Mandatory one-time reporting for all installed separators:
Each dental office shall maintain annual reporting and provide a copy to the City of Waupaca.
Arcade/Amusement Permit
Bicycle License
Required in order to operate a bicycle upon any street or public way within the city.
Cost: $2.00/2yrs. from the date of the original registration. $1.00 to replace lost license plate.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Personal License and then select Bike License)
Broker/Antique Dealer License
Required in order to engage in selling secondhand goods/furnishings or deal in antiques.
Cost: $27.50/yr. from Jan 1 to Dec 1 Broker /Secondhand dealer
$165.00/2 yr. from Jan 1 to Dec 31 for mall or flea market license.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Second Hand Dealer)
Burning Permits
Except for recreational fires, as defined in Paragraph (3), no person shall engage in open burning of small amounts of confidential papers, leaves, brush or untreated, unpainted wood without first obtaining a burning permit.
Cost: $5.00
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Property and then select Burn Permit)
Chicken Permit
Required to have chickens within city limits.
Cost: $50.00 permit fee initial year/$20.00 per year thereafter. January 1 – December 31.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on Personal License > Chicken Permit)
Cigarette License
Required to have license in order to sell cigarettes.
Cost: $100.00/yr. from July 1 to June 30
Commercial Tree Operator’s License
Required for persons spraying, trimming or removing any tree or tree stump for compensation.
Cost: $50.00/yr. from July 1 to June 30
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Commercial Tree Operator License)
Dance Hall
Cost: $25.00/yr from July 1 to June 30
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Dance Hall License)
Driveway Permit
Did you know that if you want to add, replace, or fix your driveway within the road right-of-way, you need a permit? This permit must be completed and approved before any driveway improvements within public right-of-way can occur. Please see municipal ordinance 8.11 or call Waupaca Public Works at 715.258.4420 for more information.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Property Category to find the Driveway Permit Application)
Dog/Cat License
Proof of rabies vaccination is required before a license is issued. No dog or cat may run at large. Owner of dog/cat shall promptly remove of any feces left by the animal upon public or private property not owned by such person. A late fee of $5.00 will be charged if the owner of a dog or cat 5 months or over fails to obtain a license prior to April 1 of each year or within 30 days of acquiring ownership of a licensable animal. Apply online.
Cost: $5.00/yr. spayed female/neutered male
$10.00/yr. unspayed female/unneutered male
$2.00 to replace lost tag
Apply on SmartGov (Personal License Category)
Farmer’s Market
Includes homegrown fruits, vegetables, and farm garden products sold from a vehicle parked on city streets.
Cost: $120.00/yr from January 1 to December 31
Food Truck/Mobile Unit
Cost: $50 for year long license, $0 for one-time specific event
Food Truck Rules and Regulations
Civic Event Food Truck Rules and Regulations
Apply on SmartGov (Business License Category)
Garbage Hauler’s License
For any person, partnership, corporation, or other public or private entity that provides for the collection and transportation of garbage, refuse, commercial or industrial waste, or recyclable materials. Vehicles must be inspected by the City Police Department.
Cost: $40.00/yr. from July 1 to June 30 for the 1st vehicle.
$30.00/yr. from July 1 to Julne 30 for each additional vehicle.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Garbage Hauler)
Grease Interceptor
Hotel/Motel Permit
Cost: $25.00/annually
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Hotel/Motel Room Tax Permit)
Operator’s License
Cost: $15.00/yr. Provisional License (60 days)
$20.00/yr. Regular License
$12.00 ($20.00 out of state) Required Background Check
Regular licenses expire on June 30th
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Personal License and then select Operator/Bartender License)
Overnight Parking Permit
Available parking lots: S. Washington/Union Street, N. Washington/Granite Street, Rotary Riverview Park east of Main St. and north of E. Fulton St. Violators may be required to forfeit not less than $50.00 and not more than $200.00 in fines, in addition to reimbursement to the city for all expenses incurred.
Cost: $120.00 expires September 30
Go to SmartGov to apply for this license. After you login (or create your account) select “Personal License > Overnight Parking Permit for Public Lots” to apply.
Parade Permit
Cost: $5.00/day
Apply on SmartGov – (Click on Community License then Parade Permit)
Public Square Usage/Gazebo
Cost: $25.00 (not to exceed 4 hours)
Apply on SmartGov – (Click on Community License then City Square Gazebo Rental)
Rummage/Garage Sale Permit
Residents holding a yard/rummage sale are limited to the hours of 8am-6pm and no more than three consecutive days. If a resident holds more than two sales per year, they must obtain a Rummage/Garage sale permit.
Cost: $10.00/day if conducting more than two sales per year
Apply on SmartGov – (Click on Personal License then Rummage Sale Permit)
Scrap Dealer’s License
Required for buying, selling, gathering, delivering, or storing old iron, brass, copper, other base metals, paper, rags, glass, and all articles and things discarded as manufactured articles commonly referred to as “junk”.
Cost: $150.00/yr (in-city) or $100.00/yr (out of city). from July 1 to June 30
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Scrap Dealer License)
Tattoo Establishment
Cost: $50.00/yr Jan 1 to Dec 31
Apply on SmartGov – (Click on Business Licensing then Tattoo Establishment)
Taxicab Driver’s License
To operate a taxicab. Waived/yr. from January 1 to December 31.
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Personal License and then select Taxi Driver’s License)
Taxicab Vehicle License
To carry passengers for hire, except vehicles regulated by the PSC, rent-a-cars, and funeral services. Vehicles must be inspected by the City Police Department.
Cost: $30.00/yr.
Transient Merchant License
For any person engaging in temporary retail sales, not intending to become a permanent merchant.
Cost: $25.00 – Permit is good for one year
Apply on SmartGov (Click on the Business Licensing and then select Transient Merchant)