Milwaukee allows residential EV charging equipment as a permitted accessory. Commercial installations require electrical permits and follow the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Level 1 and Level 2 EV chargers at single-family homes are permitted accessory uses in Milwaukee under Chapter 295 zoning. A residential electrical permit is required from the Department of Neighborhood Services for any hardwired installation. The Wisconsin Focus on Energy program and We Energies offer rebates on Level 2 home chargers. Commercial EV charging stations must meet ADA accessibility, signage per Wis. Trans. 200, and be permitted under the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. The City operates public EV chargers at select municipal parking structures including the Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Milwaukee code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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