Burlington allows home occupations as accessory use in residential zones. Home occupation permit required. WI cottage food law applies for home bakers.
Burlington zoning permits home occupations in residential zones. A home occupation permit is typically required. The business must be secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external signage, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no hazardous materials, no noise/odor beyond residential norms. WI Stat. §97.27 provides a home bakery/cottage food exemption through DATCP licensing. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $100 to $500 per day. Business license penalties apply.
Burlington, WI
Burlington regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Burlington, WI
Burlington considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Burlington, WI
Burlington enforces quiet hours in this small city (pop. 11,000) known as Chocolate City USA. Annual ChocolateFest and other downtown events require noise ma...
Burlington, WI
Burlington manages parking around the historic downtown and during festival events. ChocolateFest and holiday events create seasonal parking demand. Winter a...
Burlington, WI
Burlington restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Burlington, WI
Burlington requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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