Milwaukee County imposes no fence construction requirements on private land. Standards for placement, corner visibility and finished side follow each municipality's zoning code, such as the City of Milwaukee code.
The county sets no fence standards; requirements come from your incorporated city or village. As a verified example, the City of Milwaukee zoning code section 295-505-4-f allows fences along residential property lines but limits opaque fences near a driveway, alley or street corner to 3 feet for vision safety, caps front-yard fences at 4 feet and rear-yard fences at 6 feet, and requires a permit. Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Oak Creek and other municipalities publish their own placement, visibility and finished-side rules that you must follow instead.
A fence that violates a municipal placement, visibility or height standard may draw a zoning correction notice, a fine, or an order to modify or remove it. Enforcement is municipal.
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West Allis, WI
Animal noise in West Allis falls under the general noise ordinance §7.035 and the city's animal ordinances. Persistent barking disturbing neighbors is subjec...
West Allis, WI
West Allis regulates noise and vibration under Municipal Code §7.035. The West Allis Health Department is the primary enforcement agency; Police Department m...
West Allis, WI
West Allis regulates amplified music under the noise ordinance. Wisconsin State Fair Park events operate under separate state permits. Residential areas near...
West Allis, WI
RV and recreational vehicle parking in West Allis residential areas is governed by city zoning code. Generally one RV per lot is permitted with setback requi...
West Allis, WI
Large commercial vehicles are restricted in West Allis residential zones under city zoning code. Contact West Allis Code Enforcement for specific requirements.
West Allis, WI
West Allis requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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