Industrial Noise: Milwaukee vs West Allis
How do industrial noise rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?
Milwaukee and West Allis have similar restriction levels.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee regulates industrial noise through Chapter 80 of the Code of Ordinances and through zoning performance standards in Chapter 295, which cap industrial sound levels at receiving residential property lines.
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Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County does not regulate industrial or commercial noise directly; that is handled by municipal zoning and noise codes plus state permitting. The county has no factory-noise ordinance. Statewide, unreasonably loud conduct can be reached under Wis. Stat. sec. 947.01.
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| Fact | Milwaukee | West Allis |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Code | Chapter 295 | - |
| Noise Code | Chapter 80 | - |
| Day Limit | 65 dBA residential line | - |
| Night Limit | 55 dBA residential line | - |
| County industrial rule | - | None |
| Primary regulator | - | Municipal zoning/noise codes |
| Environmental permits | - | Wisconsin DNR |
| State backstop | - | Wis. Stat. 947.01 |
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Milwaukee FAQ
West Allis FAQ
Who regulates factory noise in Milwaukee County?
Your municipality. Industrial and commercial noise is controlled by city and village zoning performance standards and noise ordinances where the facility sits. Milwaukee County government does not adopt an industrial-noise ordinance.
Can the county shut down a noisy plant?
No. That authority rests with the host municipality through its zoning and code enforcement, and with the Wisconsin DNR for environmental permits. The county has no industrial-noise abatement power over private facilities.
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