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Quiet Hours: Milwaukee vs Wauwatosa

How do quiet hours rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and Wauwatosa, WI?

Milwaukee and Wauwatosa have similar restriction levels.

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County

Some Restrictions

Milwaukee Code Ch. 80 sets nighttime quiet hours from 9 PM to 7 AM. Noise standards under §§80-60 through 80-65 apply to music systems and amplified sound.

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Wauwatosa, WI

Milwaukee County

Some Restrictions

Wauwatosa Municipal Code Chapter 7.46 (Noise) within Title 7 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noise that injures the health, peace, or comfort of others, backstopped by Wisconsin Statute 947.01 disorderly conduct for boisterous or unreasonably loud conduct. Commercial refuse collection is barred within 200 feet of residential zones between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMilwaukeeWauwatosa
Quiet Hours9 PM–7 AM-
CodeMCO §§80-60 through 80-65-
Point SourceDNS enforcement-
Intermittent NoiseMilwaukee Police enforcement-
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Milwaukee FAQ

What are the quiet hours in Milwaukee?

Milwaukee Code Ch. 80 sets nighttime quiet hours from 9 PM to 7 AM. Noise standards under §§80-60 through 80-65 apply to music systems and amplified sound.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Milwaukee?

Quiet Hours: 9 PM–7 AM. Code: MCO §§80-60 through 80-65. Point Source: DNS enforcement. Intermittent Noise: Milwaukee Police enforcement.

Wauwatosa FAQ

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