Public Health Rules in Waukesha, WI (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Waukesha, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Rodent Control
Waukesha's rat-control ordinance puts the burden squarely on property owners. If the Department of Community Development finds a rat harborage, an unprotected building, or an accessible food source, it can order the owner to fix it, and owners get only 10 days after notice to start exterminating. Ignoring the order is a separate violation every day it continues.
Rat Control Requirements in Waukesha
Some RestrictionsWaukesha Municipal Code § 13.01
(2) Elimination of Rat Harborages. The Owner of any premises on or in which a Rat Harborage exists shall, upon written order from the Department, eliminate the Rat Harborage. Orders from the Department shall specify the actions required to eliminate the Rat Harborage. Firewood, lumber, and similar materials shall be neatly and compactly piled and raised at least a foot above the ground. ... (4)...
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