Dane County enforces weed and vegetation ordinances in unincorporated areas. Prairie restoration and native plantings are encouraged through county conservation programs along the Yahara watershed.
Dane County requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation per WI Stat. §66.0407. WI DNR NR 40 designates invasive species that must be controlled. Annual weed abatement notices sent by city. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Native plant gardens and pollinator gardens may require city notification to avoid code complaints. Growing season enforcement: May through October.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($200 to $1,000+). Invasive species: DNR enforcement.
Dane County, WI
Dane County municipalities regulate leaf blowers under local noise ordinances. Wisconsin has no statewide gas blower ban. Madison General Ordinance 24.04 imp...
Dane County, WI
Madison enforces a citywide Alternate Side Parking rule (MGO §12.76) from March 15 to March 14 annually between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Fitchburg, Middleton, Ve...
Dane County, WI
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Dane County, WI
Dane County municipalities allow wood (cedar, treated pine), vinyl, wrought iron, chain-link, and composite fencing. Madison General Ordinance §28 zoning spe...
Dane County, WI
Wisconsin UDC SPS 390 and the state-adopted ISPSC require all residential pools and spas to be surrounded by a minimum 48-inch barrier with self-closing, sel...
Dane County, WI
Smoke detector requirements in unincorporated Dane County are set by Wisconsin state law, not the county. Wis. Stat. §101.645 requires functional smoke detec...
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