Dane County municipalities regulate leaf blowers under local noise ordinances. Wisconsin has no statewide gas blower ban. Madison General Ordinance 24.04 imposes decibel limits; quiet hours typically 10 PM to 7 AM across Dane County cities.
Leaf blower use across Dane County (Madison, Sun Prairie, Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Stoughton, Monona, Waunakee, DeForest, Oregon, McFarland) is regulated by each municipality's noise ordinance rather than equipment-specific rules. Madison General Ordinance (MGO) §24.04 sets decibel limits measured at the property line and prohibits disturbing noise between 10 PM and 7 AM. Wisconsin has not enacted a statewide gas-powered leaf blower ban, and WI Stat. §66.0401 does not preempt local noise control. Fall leaf season (mid-October through late November) is peak usage given Madison's heavy tree canopy around Lake Mendota and the Arboretum. Commercial landscapers working under a Madison street use permit must observe posted hours. WI DNR NR 204 governs industrial noise but does not apply to residential landscaping equipment.
First offense typically warning. Repeat violations $100 to $300 under MGO §24.04. Commercial operators face higher penalties and possible license review.
Middleton, WI
Middleton enforces alternate-side parking November 15 through March 15 and 48-hour maximum street parking year-round. Snow emergencies trigger full parking b...
Middleton, WI
Middleton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Middleton, WI
Middleton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Middleton, WI
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Middleton, WI
WI Stat. §90.02 to 90.14 provides line fence cost-sharing for rural/agricultural land. Urban residential fences: each owner responsible for their own.
Middleton, WI
Middleton may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.
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