Business Licensing & Operations in Racine County, WI (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Adult Entertainment
Racine County requires a permit for adult establishments and bars any two from operating within 1,000 feet of each other, with hours, signage, and window rules under Chapter 20's zoning code.
Adult Business Permit and Spacing Rules in Racine County
Significant RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-638(a)(11)
(11) Spacing requirement: No more than one (1) adult establishment may be located on any one (1) parcel and the location of any one (1) adult establishment shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the establishment of any other adult establishment. This distance shall be measured from the public entrance of one (1) adult establishment to the public entrance of the other adult establishm...
Tattoo & Body Modification
Every tattooist and body piercer working in Racine County must complete an annual, health-division-approved bloodborne pathogen training course, and an establishment that skips this triggers an extra fee.
Tattoo & Piercing Training Rules in Racine County
Some RestrictionsRacine County Code § 21-17
All body piercers and tattooists shall annually complete a bloodborne pathogen training course that is approved by the health division. Any tattoo or body piercing establishment allowing a tattooist or body piercer to practice in the establishment without proof of bloodborne pathogen training with be assessed a fee. This fee shall be established by board of health as part of the annual budget p...
Auto Repair on Residential Property
Racine County's zoning code flatly bans on-site repair work for other people's vehicles as a home occupation: servicing, salvage, wrecking, or painting non-owner cars, trucks, boats, or snowmobiles isn't allowed at all.
Home Auto Repair Ban in Racine County, Wisconsin
Heavy RestrictionsRacine County Code § 20-1015(b)(5)
On-site tune-up, servicing, repair, salvage, wrecking, or painting services for non-property owner automobiles, trucks, boats, trailers, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, or other motorized vehicles shall be prohibited as a home occupation. (6) No stock in trade shall be displayed or sold upon the premises. (7) A home occupation shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, odors, fumes, or haz...
Business Licensing & Operations by City in Racine County
1 cities in Racine County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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