KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) – A Kaukauna homeowner faces a citation for storing items in his yard that are not in compliance with city code.
Joe Grundy’s property, on the corner of Draper and Jefferson streets, has a patriotic theme and contains a big red tractor.
While city officials say it’s a violation, citing items within 25 feet of the lot lines adjacent to a street, Grundy calls it self-expression.
“The gardening part I would say is my adopted grandma. The tractor incorporates my dad and my grandpa’s farm.”
Grundy notes he faced the same problem in 2006.
“The judge and the other building inspector at that time said I was in compliance, so it’s been here for eleven years now.”
Grundy disputes an ordinance prohibiting junk vehicles in the open for more than three days by calling the tractor ‘yard art.’
He is scheduled to appear in court August 22.
A conviction would bring a $238 fine.
Grundy hopes to add more items to the yard.
