Burlington requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Burlington code typically requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces (concrete, asphalt, pavers). Front yard parking on grass or dirt is prohibited. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored in driveways. Driveway widening or additions require permits and must meet zoning setbacks. Sidewalk obstruction prohibited per WI Stat. §346.503. Winter: driveways must be maintained for snow plow access.
Parking on unapproved surface: code compliance notice. Fines after correction period. Inoperable vehicles: removal order.
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 Code Chapter 315 (Zoning) caps residential fences at 6 feet in side and rear yards. Front (street) yard fences are limited to 4 feet if at least 8...
Burlington, 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.
Burlington, WI
Burlington may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.
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