Milwaukee County sets no lot coverage limits on private land. Maximum building and impervious coverage are established by each incorporated city or village zoning code, varying by district.
The county imposes no lot coverage or floor-area standards on private property. These limits come from your municipality's zoning ordinance and differ by district; residential districts typically cap the share of a lot that principal and accessory buildings may cover, and some also limit total impervious surface. The City of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Oak Creek and other municipalities each set their own maximums. To find yours, identify your zoning district in your city or village code and read the maximum lot coverage or building-area figure for that district before adding a structure or paving.
Exceeding your municipal coverage limit can block a building permit, require a variance, or bring an order to remove excess structure or paving. Enforcement and penalties are set locally.
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