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Landscaping Rules in Waukesha, WI (2026)

2 verified landscaping rules for Waukesha, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Grass Height Limits

Waukesha enforces maximum grass and weed height, typically 8 to 12 inches. Overgrown properties subject to code compliance action and city abatement.

Waukesha Grass Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Weed Ordinances

Waukesha enforces weed abatement under WI Stat. §66.0407. WI DNR NR 40 governs invasive species. County enforcement also applies.

Waukesha Weed Ordinances

Some Restrictions

Wis. Stat. § 66.0407 - Noxious weeds

A person owning, occupying or controlling land shall destroy all noxious weeds on the land. The person having immediate charge of any public lands shall destroy all noxious weeds on the lands. The highway patrolman on all federal, state or county trunk highways shall destroy all noxious weeds on that portion of the highway which that highway patrolman patrols. The town board is responsible for ...

Looking for Waukesha County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Waukesha city rules.

Landscaping Rules in Waukesha County