Outdoor burning rules in Milton, WI — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Milton regulates outdoor burning within city limits. WI DNR notification required for brush burns. Recreational fires in contained fire pits permitted.
WI DNR regulates outdoor burning in DNR fire protection areas. Burning permits required roughly April through November. Burning garbage, tires, treated wood, and plastic prohibited statewide. Milton may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires in approved containers. County burn bans apply during high fire danger. Yard waste should use city compost programs. Agricultural burning has separate DNR rules. WI Stat. §26.12 covers setting fire to land.
DNR violation: $200 to $2,000. WI Stat. §26.12: misdemeanor. City fines: $100 to $500. Liable for suppression costs.
Milton, WI
Milton regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Milton, WI
Milton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Milton, WI
Milton enforces quiet hours in this small city (pop. 6,000) between Janesville and Fort Atkinson. Rural-suburban character and agricultural surroundings defi...
Milton, WI
Milton manages parking along its small commercial area and residential streets. Winter alternate-side parking rules enable snow plowing operations.
Milton, WI
Milton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Milton, WI
Milton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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