What are the requirements for property maintenance?
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Land owners within Chubbuck city limits are required to keep their property
free of weeds and other tall vegetation which could be a fire hazard.
Further, properties should be kept free of unsightly debris or clutter
which negatively impacts surrounding property values. The following resources are
available to assist property owners:
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The City will rent dumpsters to you for bulk garbage removal - Call 237-2430 for information
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Bannock County will spray vegetation for a minimal fee - Call 251-1375 to make appointment
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Vehicles will be removed by salvage yards for minimal fee if title is transferred
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In the spring, the City also provides a chopper for branches and tree limbs - Call 237-2430 for information
Enforcement of property maintenance violations could include citation of the property owner with a misdemeanor and possibly a lien being put on the
property to pay for clean-up. Increase the value of your property by keeping it clean and weed free.
Some neighbohoods also have covenants which impose even more strict rules regarding property maintenance. We do not enforce neighborhood
covenants because they are a contract and therefore a civil matter.
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What will get me a parking ticket?
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Generally, you can get a parking ticket for following:
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Parking in a handicap parking zone without displaying the placard or plate properly (10.06.030).
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Parking in a fire zone, even if you or someone else is in the vehicle or if you are parked for loading (10.04.050).
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Parking in an area designated as a no parking zone (10.04.050).
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Blocking a driveway, even if it is your own driveway (10.04.050).
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Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (10.04.050).
To see a complete list of parking violations see section 10.04.050 in the Chubbuck
City Code. Also, there are certain parts of the City that you are required to have parking permits, view
more parking regulations on the police
department web page.
Except for handicap parking violations which are $50, most violations are $10
each if paid on time. You have three options available to resolve a parking ticket. First,
you may send a check payable to the “City of Chubbuck” in the envelope provided with the
ticket. Second, you may pay the ticket in person at the Chubbuck Police Department
office during normal business hours (we don’t accept cards). Third, you may contest
the ticket by asking for a uniform citation and appear on the charge at the courthouse.
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Where can I park my RV, trailer or vehicle?
City streets are not storage areas for the following types of vehicle:
A warning tag will be attached to trailers or vehicles in violation of this ordinance. Failure to comply with warnings will result in the vehicle,
camper or trailer being ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. Please help us keep the City's roadways and sidewalks clean, clear and safe.
Note: Vehicles or trailers which are
blocking access to either a fire hydrant or mail box may be towed or ticketed without a warning being issued.
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What are my responsibilties during the winter months?
It is illegal to shovel snow from private property onto the public sidewalks or roadway. Intentional
shoveling of snow into the roadway and failure to keep the sidewalks free of snow is a misdemeanor offense.
During a snow removal crisis declared by the mayor, all vehicles should be removed from the roadway to ease the
removal of snow by city plows. Failure to remove a vehicle, may result in the vehicle being
towed at the owner's expense. For more information, go to our snow emergency
web page.
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City snow plows have a responsability to quickly and effectively clear streets for safe use by motorists.
The City does not have the time or the resources to personally ask every citizen in town one at a time
to clear their vehicles from the roadway. Please make room for our plows to operate in an efficient manner.
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Note: Questions, concerns or complaints regarding snow removal from city streets should be directed to the City of
Chubbuck during regular office hours.
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What if I see emergency lights or hear sirens?
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Immediately slow down and safely pull your vehicle to the right hand curb or roadside. Under
Idaho State Code, you must do this or you will be cited. This is for the safety of all motorists and to allow emergency
response vehicles to assist those in need. This also applies for funeral escorts. We recommend that you do not wait
until you see what the police car is doing, but again, immediately pull to a stop to the right of your travel lane.
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You are further required to give emergency vehicles that are stopped with their lights on a wide berth under
Idaho State Code. You are required to slow to below the posted speed limit and safely move over.
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I locked my keys in my car, can you help me?
Unfortunately, no, the Chubbuck Police Department no longer will assist people in gaining access to their vehicle unless it is an emergency
such as a child locked inside the vehicle. This is due in large part to the security advances in modern vehicles making it very
difficult to open locked cars without causing serious damage.
We can, however, put you in touch with a competent locksmith who can assist you in gaining access to you vehicle for a fee. If you
are in need of this assistance, call our non-emergency number: (208) 237-7172.
Or, for you convenience, we have listed our locksmith contact information below:
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A-1 Key and Lock: (208)234-2220
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Gateway Key and Lock: (208)232-3711
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Kingdom Key: (208)478-1808
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Scotts Lock and Key: (208)238-0737
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Where do I put my new registration sticker?
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The proper placement is in the lower right hand corner of both your front and rear license plates. All previous year stickers should be removed and the plate
should be cleaned of dust and road grime. Ensure the sticker is not inverted. For example, do not place a 6 upside down or it
will look like a 9.
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You will most likely get pulled over and may receive a ticket for improper display even if
your registration is current if you fail to follow these very simple rules. If you feel
that you need assistance, please stop at the Chubbuck Police Department and we will help you
apply your stickers.
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License plate and registration sticker theft are becoming more common. If your license plates are stolen,
report the theft as soon as possible to our non-emergency phone number: (208) 237-7172. You can deter license plate thiefs
be using license plate holders that use bolts rather than screws to hold license plates in place. Also, you
can cut you registration sticker with a sharp razor AFTER you stick
it in place to make it harder to remove in one piece. You will be cited for fictious display and possession of
stolen property if you are pulled over with stolen plates or stickers.
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I was told my case was civil, What does that mean?
Criminal law addresses the violation of a written law in which the State of Idaho
prosecutes an individual on behalf of the citizenry as a whole. Criminal law
violations generate the need to investigate crimes, prosecute defendants, and hold
offenders accountable, usually through penitentiary, jail or probationary sentences.
Civil law addresses personal or contractual disputes between individuals and/or
organizations. In most cases, civil disputes involve one person and/or organization
seeking compliance to a written or verbal agreement between themselves and a second
party.
A police officer is charged with enforcing criminal law, not interpreting civil
law or mediating contract disputes. Due to lack of training and expertise
in the area of civil law, this agency will not offer legal advice concerning civil
matters beyond suggesting that the parties involved contact legal counsel.
If you need more information or legal advice, visit our Civil vs. Criminal
web page or
contact an attorney.
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What are common examples of inattentive driving?
Eighty percent of motor vehicle crashes in the United States involve distracted drivers, according to a
government study that videotaped the drivers of 100 vehicles in northern Virginia and Washington D.C.
Researchers reviewed thousands of hours of video and data from sensor monitors linked to the drivers
and discovered that driver distractions such as talking on a cell phone, eating, and applying make-up,
can significantly increase the risk of a crash.
Of the popular multi-tasking activities drivers engage in while on the road, reaching for a moving object
while driving showed the greatest potential for a crash – increasing the risk by nine times. Reading, texting, applying
make-up, and dialing a cell phone each increased the risk of a car accident by about three times.
Inattentive driving is a misdemeanor
and you will be cited if officers see you involved in any activity that distracts you from operation of your vehicle.
We have provided the concentration game above to demonstrate how difficult it is to complete a simple task if distracted.
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Am I required to give an officer my information?
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If you are in any way involved in an investigation into any suspected criminal activity and an officer asks you for
your personal information, you are required by law to give him or her that information.
Failure to comply with a lawful request for your personal information will most likely result in your arrest for
resiting and obstructing
a peace officer. It is very unfortunate the number of times people are arrested for basically failing to comply with
our simple requests for information.
Providing false or
misleading information to a peace officer in the course of an investigation is also an arrest offense. It is
recommended that you carry either you drivers license or state identification card with you at all times.
We attempt in every encounter we have with the public to conduct ourselves in a professional and courteous manner.
We also understand that you may have reason to protect your personal information. Ultimately, we are tasked with the
investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and may have to gather personal information from you that you may feel
is in some way violating your privacy. Beligerant, obstructive or deceptive behavior on your part will only
temporarily hinder our investigation and will, in the end, most likely lead to your arrest and incarceration.
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I am being harassed, what should I do now?
If you feel you are being harassed, the first thing you need to do is sever all communication between yourself and the person
whom you feel is harassing you. Do not answer phone calls or text messages from that person.
You then need to contact the Police and file a report. The Bannock County Prosecutors Office typically will not charge
a person with harassment unless a report has been filed, the person who is alledgedly the aggressor has been warned by a peace
officer to cease harassment and that person then continues the harassment pattern.
There are exceptions to this warning requirement such as when threats of physical injury are made or the harassment is in the
form of stalking.
Be prepared to show proof of harassment in the form of phone messages, text messages or other documentation. If, after a
warning has been given, you contact the person who is harassing you, it will most likely result in you also being cited for harassment.
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What criteria makes a vehicle street legal?
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I witnessed a crime, why do I have to sign the citation?
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In order for an officer to issue a citation, he or she must have either witnessed the offense or have
proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the offense occured and that the person accused did in fact commit
the offense. If you are the only person who actually witnessed the offense, then we depend on you
to sign the citation and appear in court to testify as to what you witnessed.
For example, if you witness a person driving recklessly at high speed and notify us, we will make every
effort to respond as quickly as we can to catch the reckless driver in the act. However, if we arrive
and the driver is no longer violating the law, we cannot cite that person because we did not witness a violation.
If you are not willing to sign the citation either, then the reckless driver will not be charged.
Please do not let this deter you from calling us if you witness illegal activity, but understand that we are
limited in what we can do as far as enforcement if you are not willing to sign and testify.
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How do I safely navigate a roundabout intersection?
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We would like to thank the Maryland State Department of Transportation for the use of the video to the left.
Click the skip intro button, then select your mode of transit and select where you want to go at the bottom left.
The single most vital thing to remember is you must slow down and yield when entering a round-about. Click
here for more.
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How can I pay my city utility bills?
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In an effort to make your life a little easier, we offer a number of ways for you to pay your City utility bills:
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 You can mail a check or money order made out to the City of Chubbuck to:
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Chubbuck City Clerks Office
5160 Yellowstone Avenue
Chubbbuck, ID 83202
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You can deliver your payment to the City Clerk's Office during business hours.
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You can drop off your payment in the drop box in front of the City Offices.
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You can make online payments using your debit or credit card.
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We also offer both level pay and
direct pay services for established
City utility customers. Feel free to download the applications for either of these
services, read the requirements on the application and return them to us using one of the
methods listed above if you are interested.
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If you have questions regarding your utility bill, give us a call at (208) 237-2430 or send
us an
email or come to the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. We are commited
to assisting the citizens of our great community in any way we can.
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What do I do if I have an emergency?
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When should I call 9-1-1? Whenever you need an immediate response from Fire, Police or Emergency Medical personnel.
Other calls such as animal complaints, property complaints, general questions or after hours City utility promblems,
should be called in to the non-emegency number for the Chubbuck Police Department - (208) 237-7172.
The City of Chubbuck makes every effort to respond in a timely manner to any citizen's request for assistance, but budget
and manpower constraints along with more urgent requests and response needs will result in prioritization of resources.
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We do offer links to other agencies and resources you may find helpful such as the
National Poison Control Center and the Mayo Clinic's First Aid Index.
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How do I start or stop utility service?
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Need to get your City utility services connected? First, we would like to welcome you to the City and encourage you
to stop at the City Clerk's Office to pick-up a packet of information for new residents. For a complete lising of the
City's utilities offered and rates, visit our utility billing web page.
A deposit of $40.00 is charged for all new service acounts. This deposit covers all three services offered by the City.
Due to the fact that each individual's or family's water usage is unique, It is not possible to provide an average
billing for a given residence in advance.
If you need to close your account and have the City services disconnected from your residence, please call the City Clerk at
237-2400 during regular business hours. Be prepared with the name on the account, the account number, the date of
disconnect and the forwarding address to which the final bill should be mailed. If you have any further questions or comments,
feel free to contact us.
For your convenience, we have listed links to other local utility providers below:
If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact us.
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