Landscaping Rules in Milwaukee County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Milwaukee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Weed Ordinances
Weed control in Milwaukee County runs on Wisconsin's statewide noxious-weed law, Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0407, enforced by each municipality's weed commissioner. The county does not run a resident weed-enforcement program; landowners must destroy noxious weeds, and the local commissioner can abate and bill.
Milwaukee County: Weeds Governed by State Law
Some RestrictionsWis. Stat. sec. 66.0407(3)
A person owning, occupying or controlling land shall destroy all noxious weeds on the land. The person having immediate charge of any public lands shall destroy all noxious weeds on the lands.
Landscaping Rules by City in Milwaukee County
3 cities in Milwaukee County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Milwaukee County ordinances
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