Dane County municipalities typically allow garage sales from 7 or 8 AM to 7 or 8 PM. Sun Prairie limits sales to 7 AM to 8 PM (Ch. 8). Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Stoughton, and Monona follow similar daylight windows. Madison has no explicit hour restriction but applies general noise ordinance (MGO 24.08).
Time restrictions for garage and yard sales in Dane County generally align with daylight hours. Sun Prairie Municipal Code Ch. 8 permits sales from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Fitchburg Ch. 11 allows 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Middleton Title 7 allows 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Verona permits 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stoughton Ch. 50 allows 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Monona allows 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Madison General Ordinances lack specific hour regulation for garage sales but enforce the citywide noise ordinance MGO 24.08, which restricts amplified sound and construction-type noise between 7 PM and 7 AM. Sales must end by 8 PM to avoid noise violations. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after sale closure to comply with temporary sign rules in each municipality. Early-morning shoppers arriving before posted hours cannot be cited but may create neighbor-disturbance complaints.
Operating outside allowed hours: $25 to $100 forfeiture. Noise violation after 7 PM: Madison MGO 24.08 citation $88 to $263. Signs not removed within 24 hours: $25 to $50 per sign.
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg enforces quiet hours typically 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise disturbances enforceable under WI Stat. §947.01 (Disorderly Conduct).
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg enforces street parking restrictions locally. Winter alternate-side parking critical. No statewide consecutive parking limit. WI Stat. §346.503 app...
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Fitchburg, WI
Fitchburg requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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