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Repeat Violator Strikes: Fitchburg vs Madison

How do repeat violator strikes rules compare between Fitchburg, WI and Madison, WI?

Fitchburg, WI

Dane County

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Madison, WI

Dane County

Heavy Restrictions

Madison's chronic nuisance ordinance (MGO Sec. 25.09) lets the City designate a property a chronic nuisance after three documented incidents within 12 months. STR operators face license non-renewal, abatement orders, and cost recovery for excessive police service.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactFitchburgMadison
Code-MGO Sec. 25.09
Trigger-3 incidents in 12 months
Renewal risk-License non-renewal
Cost recovery-Excess police response
Forum-Dane Co. Circuit Court

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Fitchburg FAQ

No FAQs available.

Madison FAQ

What incidents count toward the three-strike threshold?

Disorderly conduct, noise after hours, drug activity, weapons calls, prostitution, and similar enumerated police calls listed in Sec. 25.09 of Madison ordinances.

Can I appeal a chronic nuisance designation?

Yes. Operators may request a hearing and present an abatement plan. Failure to abate after notice supports license revocation by the Common Council.

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