Milwaukee County sets no building setback rules for private land. Front, side and rear yard setbacks are established by each incorporated city or village zoning code, which varies by district.
Milwaukee County does not zone private property, so it fixes no setbacks. Every parcel lies within an incorporated city or village whose zoning ordinance sets minimum front, side and rear yard distances, and those figures differ by zoning district and municipality. The City of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Oak Creek and the other municipalities each publish their own dimensional standards. To find your required setback, identify your zoning district in your municipality's code, then read the yard requirements for that district. Corner lots and accessory structures often carry different setbacks.
A structure built inside a required municipal setback may need a variance, or may face a stop-work order or an order to relocate or remove it. Enforcement and penalties are set by each city or village.
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Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa Municipal Code Chapter 7.46 (Noise) within Title 7 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noise that injures the health, peace, or comfort of othe...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa requires pets to be confined by leash, pen, or fence on owner's property. Persistent barking is a nuisance violation under Ch. 7.46. Residents may ...
Wauwatosa, WI
RV and boat storage in Wauwatosa residential areas is regulated by city zoning. Generally one RV permitted on a residential lot with setback requirements. Fr...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa street parking follows local signage and Wisconsin traffic law. No city-wide overnight parking ban unless posted. Snow emergency restrictions apply...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Wauwatosa, WI
Abandoned vehicles in Wauwatosa are regulated under state law (Wis. Stat. §342.40) and city nuisance ordinances. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles visible fr...
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