West Allis, WI Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)
Key Facts
- Residential rule
- Owner/guest use only, no fee
- Commercial/industrial rule
- Must meet ICC A117.1-2009
- Use classification
- Limited accessory use, all districts
- Permit
- No conditional use permit required
Summary
West Allis allows electric vehicle charging as a limited accessory use in every zoning district, but residential chargers may only serve the lot's own occupants and guests free of charge.
Electric Vehicle Charging RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RB, RC Permitted only if:
- Vehicles served are owned or operated by occupants of that lot or their guests, and
- No consideration is paid for the service Electric Vehicle Charging C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1, I-2, P, SF Permitted only if designed in compliance with accessible guidelines per ICC A117.1-2009 Home-Based Business RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RB, RC Permitted only in a 1- or 2-unit dwelling in compliance with WAMC 19.37(2)
Home-Based Business C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, I-1 Permitted only in a 1- or 2-unit dwelling Family Child Care Home RA-1, RA-2-, RA-3, RB, RC, C-2, C-3, C-4 Permitted only if - A 1-unit dwelling, or
- A 2-unit dwelling and only 1 dwelling unit operates the family child care home and the operator resides in 1 of the dwelling units
Outdoor Dining All Permitted upon approval of site plan Outdoor Storage I-1, I-2
Permitted if stored materials are screened from the view of adjacent lots, located in a side or rear yard, and at least 5 feet from any lot line or setback specified by zoning district regulation, whichever is greater Wireless Support Structure RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RB Permitted if no more than 6' above a principal building to which it is attached, 35' above the ground if on a freestanding pole, and 15' above the ground if the facility is a satellite dish
Conditional Uses. No conditional use permit may be issued unless the accessory use satisfies the criteria below.
Accessory Use
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
Under West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 19.36, electric vehicle charging is a limited accessory use citywide. In the RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RB and RC residential districts, a charger is allowed only if it serves vehicles owned or operated by the lot's occupants or their guests, and no consideration (payment) may be charged for the service: ruling out for-profit charging stations on residential lots. In the C-1 through C-4, I-1, I-2, P and SF districts, EV charging equipment must instead be designed to comply with the accessibility guidelines of ICC A117.1-2009. No conditional use permit is required in either case.
Violations & Fines
Charging equipment that accepts payment on a residential lot, or that serves the public rather than the lot's own occupants and guests, is not a permitted accessory use and can be ordered removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I charge neighbors or the public to use my home EV charger in West Allis?
Do I need a zoning permit to install a home EV charger?
Sources & Official References
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