Where can I park a Motor Home, or RV?
You may park your motor home in the Free lot located at Buffalo St. and Whittaker St. for 1 day parking only. Please adhere to all other New Buffalo City Parking Ordinances.
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Can I park on the side of the road?
Yes, you may park on the roadside between Memorial day and Labor day only. At the curb, you must be parked within 12 inches from the curb. Parking of any vehicle on any lawn or landscaped area is prohibited. Do not park in front of someone else’s driveway or fire hydrants. Parking Ordinances can … Continued
How does the Pay by Plate system work at the beach?
Find a parking spot. Know your correct license plate number (take a picture, or write it down) Input your plate information into any of the Kiosks, or through the online app. Select the amount of time you wish to stay. Pay via credit card. ENJOY THE BEACH!
Where can I find free parking?
The city has a large free lot. Mechanic St. & Barton St. New Buffalo also offers free roadside parking as long as you follow parking regulations. No parking in front of fire hydrants No parking in front of driveways At the curb, you must be parked within 12 inches from the curb.
Who provides Natural Gas to the City?
The City’s natural gas utility is Semco Energy Gas Company, 800-624-2019. Regulations concerning the City’s natural gas utility can be found in City Ordinances, starting in Section 20-28.
Who provides electrical services to the city?
The City’s electric utility is Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of American Electric Power, 800-311-6424. Regulations concerning the City’s electric utility can be found in City Ordinances, starting in Section 20-22. This area receives electricity from the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Michigan. Nuclear Emergency Information is available – New Buffalo is a reception area … Continued
Who do I contact for Trash and Recycling pickup?
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL COLLECTION SERVICES Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal is the current recycling and waste contractor for the City. Collection day will be every Wednesday, except when a holiday falls on Wednesday with collection the following day. Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal will conduct solid waste and yard waste/brush collection services every week on Wednesdays . Lakeshore will … Continued
Who do I contact about issues with my sewer, or storm drain?
The City is served by two types of sewers: (1) Storm drains (also called storm sewers) are used for outdoor rainwater runoff and water from sump pumps, eave down spouts, footing and floor drains. Stormwater should be sent to the storm drains, not sanitary sewers. In the City, storm drains are maintained by the City Streets … Continued
How do I report a street lights that is out?
STANDARD STREET LIGHTS Standard street lights in the City are the responsibility of the electric utility, Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of American Electric Power (see below). Here is a link to their street light problem webpage. DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS The decorative street lights, which are along North Whittaker Street from Oselka Drive (including the … Continued
How can I get a copy of a police report?
General Police Reports: The New Buffalo City Police Department provides Police Reports, In car video footage, and body camera video through the Freedom Of Information Act. Freedom Of Information Act Forms are available on the F.O.I.A. coordinator page. State Accident Reports: All State Accident Reports (UD-10) are available for purchase through the Michigan State Police … Continued