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Outdoor Lighting in West Allis, WI (2026)

1 verified outdoor lighting rules for West Allis, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Light Trespass & Shielding

West Allis requires all illuminated sign lighting to be installed so it doesn't cast glare or reflection onto a neighboring property or create a traffic hazard on the street.

West Allis Sign Lighting Glare Limit

Light Restrictions

West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 13.21 (Sign Code — Prohibited Signs, Lighting and Movement)

Lighting. Bare light bulbs shall not be permitted. No flashing, blinking or rotating lights shall be permitted for either permanent or temporary signs. Illumination shall be so installed to avoid any glare or reflection into any adjacent property, or onto a street or alley to create a traffic hazard as determined by the Code Enforcement Department. Prohibited Signs. It is unlawful to erect or ...

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

Outdoor Lighting in Milwaukee County