Waukesha County, WI Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Offset from lot line
- 10 feet minimum
- Setback offset
- 10 feet from base setback line
- Min driveway width
- 12 feet (paved or gravel)
- Residential spaces
- Two per dwelling unit
- Surfacing rule
- Dustless if 5+ vehicles
Summary
County zoning requires off-street parking to sit at least 10 feet from the abutting lot line and the base setback line, and driveways must be at least 12 feet wide. Off-street lots for more than four vehicles must be surfaced and kept dustless.
Offset. In any off-street parking area, no vehicle shall be allowed to park closer than ten (10) feet to the abutting lot line. Setback. No vehicle shall be parked closer than ten (10) feet to the Base Setback Line.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
In the unincorporated towns under Waukesha County zoning, §3.12(3)(A) prohibits any vehicle in an off-street parking area from parking closer than 10 feet to the abutting lot line, and §3.12(3)(B) requires a 10-foot offset from the base setback line. Small-scale residential developments must provide at least two parking spaces per dwelling unit (§3.12(1)(A)). Driveways serving properties are required to be at least 12 feet wide (paved or gravel). Under §3.12(4)(A)4, any off-street parking area other than a single-family residence with capacity for more than four vehicles must be surfaced and maintained dustless. Cities and villages apply their own driveway and setback standards.
Violations & Fines
Nonconforming driveways or parking areas are zoning violations subject to citation and abatement; permits may be required for new driveway approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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