Outdoor burning regulated by WI DNR and local ordinance. Ashwaubenon may prohibit most open burning. Garbage burning always illegal. DNR permits required in protection areas.
Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.
Wisconsin uniformly regulates propane storage, installation, and handling under Wis. Admin. Code SPS 340, adopting NFPA 58 statewide and preempting inconsistent local rules through state building and fuel gas codes.
Ashwaubenon requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. Dog licensing required statewide under WI Stat. §174.
Wisconsin does not preempt local breed-specific legislation. Some WI cities have breed bans. WI Stat. §174.042 covers dangerous dogs based on behavior.
Ashwaubenon may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.
Wisconsin Statute Chapter 951 prohibits animal cruelty and neglect statewide, applying uniformly to hoarding situations. Local ordinances may supplement but cannot weaken state standards for animal treatment and confinement.
Wisconsin's right-to-farm law (Wis. Stat. 823.08) and Livestock Facility Siting Law (Wis. Stat. 93.90) limit municipal authority to restrict agricultural operations and standardize permitting for livestock facilities statewide.
Wisconsin Statute Chapter 169 governs captive wildlife statewide, requiring licenses for possession of native wildlife and prohibiting harmful exotic species. The Department of Natural Resources enforces uniformly across all municipalities.
Wisconsin prohibits feeding and baiting deer and elk in counties with chronic wasting disease (CWD) under Wis. Stat. 29.614. The Department of Natural Resources enforces these restrictions uniformly across affected counties.
Wisconsin state room tax is 5% (WI Stat. §77.98). Ashwaubenon levies additional local room tax. Platforms auto-collect in many jurisdictions. Total 10 to 14% typical.
Sec. 6-13-22(C)(5) of the Village of Ashwaubenon Municipal Code requires that 'There shall not be excessive noise, fumes, glare, vibrations generated during the use' of any licensed short-term rental. Sec. 6-13-22(C)(9) limits any outdoor event held at a short-term rental to no longer than one day, occurring only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and requires that 'Any activities shall be in compliance with other noise regulations of the Village.' These standards work together with the Sec. 11-1-23(J) public-nuisance rule against animals or fowl that 'by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, crowing or making of other noises, greatly annoys or disturbs a neighborhood' and the Village's general noise ordinance at Sec. 9-06. Article 13 of Chapter 6 was adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 66.1014 (the Wisconsin short-term rental statute) and Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 (village zoning).
Sec. 6-13-27(A)(3) of the Ashwaubenon Municipal Code sets the off-street parking standard for short-term rentals: 'Not less than one (1) onsite off-street parking spaces for every four (4) occupants based upon maximum occupancy.' Sec. 6-13-24(B)(6) requires every STR license application to include a 'Site plan including available onsite parking,' and Sec. 6-13-22(C)(4) provides that 'No vehicular traffic shall be generated that is greater than normally expected in the residential neighborhood.' Sec. 6-13-22(C)(8) prohibits any 'recreational vehicles (RVs), camper, tent, or other temporary lodging arrangement' on site as additional accommodations for paying guests. Maximum occupancy is set under Sec. 6-13-27(A)(2) at 150 sq ft of habitable floor space for the first occupant plus 100 sq ft for each additional occupant, which drives the required parking count.
Ashwaubenon sees short-term rental demand driven by Packers game weekends and Resch Center events. Wisconsin room tax must be collected. Properties near Lambeau Field command premium rates during football season.
Brown County does not publish a county-wide STR occupancy cap. Maximum guest counts are governed by the property's state Tourist Rooming House license under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 72, set during the Brown County Public Health pre-inspection.
The Village of Ashwaubenon defines an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Sec. 17-3-200 of the Zoning Code (Chapter 17) as 'a secondary dwelling unit established in conjunction with and clearly subordinate to a principal dwelling unit, whether part of the same structure as the principal dwelling unit, or as a detached structure on the same lot.' The Zoning Code is adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 (village zoning) and Sec. 62.23. ADUs are not listed as a Use Type in the Sec. 17-4-200 Household Living category (which lists single-family detached, single-family attached, two-family, townhouses, and multifamily). The Sec. 17-5-100 Table of Dimensional Standards in Residential Districts notes that the residential floor-area minimums 'do not apply to accessory dwelling units.' Residential districts are R-1 (One-Family), RE (Rural Estate), R-2 (Two-Family), and R-3 (Multiple-Family).
Sheds in the Village of Ashwaubenon are regulated as accessory buildings under Sec. 17-4-400 of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 17), adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 and Sec. 62.23. The Village Building Inspection Division administers an Accessory Building Permit. In R-1 (One-Family) and R-2 (Two-Family) districts, total accessory-building floor area is capped at 576 sq ft on lots under 15,000 sq ft, 768 sq ft on lots 15,000-25,000 sq ft, and 936 sq ft on lots over 25,000 sq ft, with a 15-foot maximum height, 6-foot rear and side setbacks (4-foot side without a 2-car attached garage), and a prohibition on construction in any utility easement. In the RE (Rural Estate) district, accessory buildings may not exceed 25 feet or the height of the main building, side walls and doors are limited to 10 feet, side and rear setbacks are 10 feet, and accessory buildings may not occupy more than 35 percent of the rear yard.
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (Wis. Stat. ch. 101 and SPS 320-325) sets statewide construction standards for one- and two-family dwellings, including tiny homes built as permanent dwellings. Local governments cannot impose stricter building code standards than the UDC.
The Village of Ashwaubenon regulates fence height through its Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code), adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 (village zoning) and consistent with the general fence statute at Wis. Stat. Sec. 90.03. The Building Inspection Department's residential fence guidance, published at ashwaubenon.gov/government/departments/building-inspection/decks-fences-pools, sets a maximum fence height of 6 feet on the rear lot line and on the side lot line from the rear of the lot to the front building setback line, and a maximum height of 3 feet for any fence located within the front setback area. Pickets must have a 1/2-inch minimum flat top, the decorative side of the fence must face the neighbor or the street, and a fence permit is required from the Community Development Department before installation.
WI Stat. §90.02 to 90.14 provides line fence cost-sharing for rural/agricultural land. Urban residential fences: each owner responsible for their own.
Wisconsin enforces uniform pool barrier requirements through the Department of Safety and Professional Services. SPS 390 governs public pools and the Uniform Dwelling Code addresses residential pool fencing, preempting inconsistent local building standards for one and two-family dwellings.
Ashwaubenon enforces quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM in residential areas. The Resch Center and adjacent entertainment venues generate event noise. Oneida Street commercial corridor has extended hours for business operations.
Ashwaubenon considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Ashwaubenon regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Aircraft noise in Wisconsin is overwhelmingly governed by federal aviation law. The FAA preempts state and local noise regulation of aircraft in flight, while Wisconsin Statute Chapter 114 governs aeronautics and limits municipal authority over airspace and airport operations.
Ashwaubenon manages event parking overflow from Lambeau Field, Resch Center, and Oneida Street entertainment district. Winter overnight parking ban enforced November through March for snow removal operations.
Ashwaubenon requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Ashwaubenon restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Wisconsin law defines abandoned vehicles and authorizes removal after 48 hours on highways or public property. State statute provides uniform procedures for impoundment, notice to owners, and disposal applicable in every municipality.
Ashwaubenon enforces maximum grass and weed height, typically 8 to 12 inches. Overgrown properties subject to code compliance action and city abatement.
Ashwaubenon enforces weed abatement under WI Stat. §66.0407. WI DNR NR 40 governs invasive species. County enforcement also applies.
Ashwaubenon allows home occupations as accessory use in residential zones. Home occupation permit required. WI cottage food law applies for home bakers.
Wisconsin allows home producers to sell certain non-hazardous foods directly to consumers without a license under the Pickle Bill and baked-goods rulings. State law sets uniform sales caps, labeling, and product limits.
Wisconsin requires state licensing or certification for any home caring for four or more unrelated children. The Department of Children and Families administers uniform standards that preempt conflicting local rules.
Ashwaubenon requires building permits for pools, spas, and hot tubs. WI Uniform Dwelling Code governs. Inspections required.
Ashwaubenon requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.
Ashwaubenon enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.
The Village of Ashwaubenon Floodplain Zoning Ordinance is Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code, adopted under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35, Sec. 62.23, and Sec. 87.30, in conformance with Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 116 and 44 CFR 59-72. Sec. 14-1-7 establishes the Floodway District (FW), Floodfringe District (FF), and General Floodplain District (GFP) corresponding to A, AE, AH, and AO zones on the FEMA FIRM. Official maps cited in Sec. 14-1-6(B)(1) include Brown County FIRM panels 55009C0168G, 0254G, 0256G, and 0258G dated May 9, 2023, plus panels 55009C0144G, 0163F, 0164F, 0234F, 0251F, 0252F, and 0253F dated August 18, 2009, with the Brown County Flood Insurance Study (FIS) volumes 55009CV001C-CV004C dated May 9, 2023. Sec. 14-1-5 sets the Flood Protection Elevation at 2 feet of freeboard above the Regional Flood Elevation. Floodplain permits are administered by the Community Development Department.
Wisconsin's NR 115 sets minimum shoreland zoning standards along navigable waters, and the Public Trust Doctrine protects Great Lakes shores. Counties must adopt rules at least as strict as NR 115 statewide.
Wisconsin requires erosion control practices on construction sites under NR 151 and SPS 321. State standards apply uniformly, and one- and two-family dwelling sites follow Department of Safety and Professional Services rules.
Wisconsin's NR 151 sets statewide performance standards for construction site and post-construction stormwater runoff. DNR administers WPDES permits, and local programs must meet or exceed state minimums.
Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115 sets uniform impervious surface coverage limits for shoreland properties statewide. Counties must adopt these standards, typically capping coverage at 15 percent, with mitigation allowing up to 30 percent in certain circumstances.
Wisconsin Statute § 59.692 and Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115 establish uniform statewide shoreland zoning standards including setback requirements from navigable waters. Counties must adopt these minimum standards, and municipalities cannot impose more restrictive shoreland setbacks.
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) under Wis. Stat. § 101.65 sets statewide construction standards for one and two-family dwellings. While zoning height limits remain local, structural standards including height-related requirements are uniform and preempt conflicting municipal building codes.
Wisconsin has no legal recreational or medical marijuana dispensary program. State law prohibits cannabis sales, so no municipality can authorize dispensary operations through zoning ordinances.
Wisconsin prohibits all marijuana cultivation, including for personal use. Growing any cannabis plant is a felony under state controlled substances law. No municipality may authorize home cultivation.
Wisconsin commercial drone operators follow FAA Part 107 and state preemption under Wis. Stat. 114.045. Local governments cannot impose competing flight rules, though state privacy and surveillance statutes apply.
Wisconsin Statute 114.045 preempts most local drone regulation, reserving authority to the state and FAA. Recreational pilots must follow federal Part 107 hobbyist rules and Wisconsin's drone-privacy criminal statute.
Wisconsin Statute 104.001 expressly preempts cities, villages, towns, and counties from establishing a minimum wage higher than the state minimum, ensuring uniform wage rules across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Statute 103.10 and 104.001 preempt local paid sick leave ordinances, blocking cities and counties from requiring private employers to provide paid time off beyond state and federal mandates.
Wisconsin preempts local predictive scheduling and fair workweek ordinances under Wis. Stat. 103.007, ensuring statewide uniformity for employer scheduling practices and forbidding municipal advance-notice mandates.
Wisconsin issues shall-issue concealed weapon licenses to qualified residents age 21+ who complete training, pass a background check, and pay required fees, with statewide preemption preventing local rules.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0409 broadly preempts local firearm regulation, barring cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting ordinances stricter than state law on possession, transportation, sale, or registration of firearms and ammunition.
Wisconsin permits adults at least 18 who are not prohibited persons to openly carry firearms in public without a permit, with statewide preemption blocking local restrictions on lawful open carry.
Wisconsin Statute 941.23 makes carrying a concealed handgun in a vehicle without a CCW license a misdemeanor, while open carry and licensed concealed carry inside vehicles are lawful statewide subject to limited prohibited zones.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0104 and Act 317 prevent municipalities from limiting landlord-tenant relationships beyond state law, including any local just-cause eviction requirement. Eviction grounds and procedures are governed exclusively by Wis. Stat. ch. 704 and ATCP 134.
Wisconsin Statute 66.1015 expressly prohibits any city, village, town, or county from regulating the amount of rent or fees charged for residential rental units. The preemption is total, with narrow exceptions for government-owned housing and voluntary agreements.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0104 limits how cities can require rental property registration and inspection. Programs must target districts with documented blight or code issues, and inspection fees are capped between roughly $75 and $150 depending on inspection type.
Wisconsin's Working Lands Initiative under Statute 91 establishes farmland preservation zoning districts, certifies county and local plans, and offers income tax credits to farmers in certified agricultural enterprise areas.
Wisconsin Statute 823.08 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits by neighbors, requiring courts to dismiss claims unless the farm substantially threatens public health or safety.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0419, enacted by 2015 Act 17, preempts cities, villages, towns, and counties from regulating, banning, or imposing fees on auxiliary containers including plastic bags, cups, and bottles.
Wisconsin's auxiliary container preemption law in Statute 66.0419 prevents municipalities from banning or restricting expanded polystyrene foam takeout containers, leaving any restriction to state legislation.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0419 preempts cities and counties from regulating plastic straws, stirrers, and similar single-use items, and the state has not adopted a statewide straw-on-request rule.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0401 applies to homeowners associations and condo associations, preempting deed restrictions and covenants that prohibit or significantly impair solar energy systems on owner property.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0401 broadly preempts municipalities and counties from restricting solar and wind energy systems unless restrictions serve specific public health, safety, or aesthetic exceptions defined by state law.
Wisconsin Statute 134.66 prohibits selling, giving, or furnishing cigarettes, tobacco, or vapor products to any person under 21 years of age and requires retailers to verify age via valid ID before sale.
Wisconsin has not enacted a statewide ban on flavored tobacco or vapor products; sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes remain lawful under Wis. Stat. 134.66 subject to age and licensing rules.
Wisconsin regulates electronic vaping devices under its tobacco statutes, requiring retailer licenses, age-verification, and excise taxes on vapor products, with state law preempting most local retail rules under 134.66.