There is no county-wide backyard BBQ ordinance; private-property grilling follows municipal fire codes. In county parks, grilling needs a picnic permit or first-come area, must use enclosed metal containers, and hot coals must be doused and placed in Hot Coals bins.
Backyard barbecuing and propane grilling on private property in Milwaukee County are not regulated by a county ordinance; restrictions come from each municipality's fire code. The county's outdoor-cooking rules apply to its parks. Parks policy states grilling is allowed at picnic sites when you have a Milwaukee County Parks Picnic Rental Permit or use a Designated First-Come, First-Served Picnic Area. Grills are not provided, so visitors bring their own, and grilling must be confined to enclosed metal containers. Deep fryers are prohibited, and pig roasts must be done above ground with no in-ground pit. Users must douse hot coals and place them in Hot Coals bins; dumping coals on grass or at a tree base is prohibited.
Park grilling violations are enforced by Milwaukee County Parks, with fire infractions penalized under Ordinance 47.05 (forfeiture up to $100, 90 days in default) and turf or tree damage under Ordinance 47.08 (minimum $100 per violation).
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