2 rules for unincorporated Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
For single-family homes, grilling is generally unrestricted. On multi-family premises the Town of Waukesha bans charcoal, propane and open-flame grills except on the ground floor at least 20 feet from any dwelling or combustible material; above the first floor only electric grills are allowed.
Town of Waukesha Sec. 5-2-8(g)
For any balcony, patio or similar structure above one story in height, the use of an electric grill which does not utilize an open flame is permitted. Outdoor fires are permitted on the ground floor level provided that the outdoor fire is at a minimum 20-feet from the dwelling unit or any combustible material.
Backyard smokers are treated as cooking, not open burning, so they are generally allowed for single-family homes. On multi-family premises the Town of Waukesha's outdoor-fire ban applies, limiting fuel-fired smokers the same way it limits charcoal and propane grills.
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