Outdoor Cooking in Wausau, WI (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Wausau, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Wausau permits gas and charcoal grilling under Municipal Code § 17.24.010(a), but multi-family buildings with three or more separate occupancies cannot run a grill, propane cooking device or any open-flame appliance within ten feet of the structure or above the ground floor. Grill smoke that becomes a nuisance for neighboring property owners is a separate violation.
Grill Placement Rules in Wausau, WI
Some RestrictionsWausau Municipal Code § 17.24.010(a)
(a)Cooking with gas or charcoal on portable or permanent grills. For all multi-family dwellings of three or more separate occupancies, the use of an open or closed outdoor cooking fire, charcoal, or propane cooking device or any open-flame device is prohibited within ten feet of the structure or above the ground floor. Smoke from cooking grills shall not create a nuisance for neighboring proper...
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