West Allis, WI Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- Director of Public Works
- Special zone limit
- 30 minutes or less
- Permit term
- 1 year, expires May 1
- Appeal
- Board of Public Works
Summary
Loading and special parking zones on West Allis streets require a permit from the Director of Public Works under WAMC § 10.065, with special parking zones limited to 30 minutes and unauthorized zone signs subject to removal.
Loading Zone. For the purpose of this section, a loading zone is defined as that portion of a public street adjacent to a curb or property line reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles loading or unloading passengers or material. Special Parking Zone. ... a special parking zone is defined as that portion of a public street adjacent to a curb or property line where parking is limited to thirty (30) minutes or less. Permit Required. Loading and special parking zone permits shall be issued by the Director of Public Works.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
WAMC § 10.065 defines a loading zone as street space reserved for vehicles loading or unloading passengers or material, and a special parking zone as space where parking is limited to 30 minutes or less. Property owners or lessees abutting the zone must apply in writing to the Director of Public Works, who issues permits (after City Engineer review) for up to one year, expiring each May 1, with denials appealable to the Board of Public Works. Signs erected without a permit may be summarily removed by the Director. Fees follow the City Fee Schedule.
Violations & Fines
Parking or standing in a loading or special parking zone outside its permitted use, or posting loading-zone signage without a Director of Public Works permit under WAMC § 10.065, exposes the violator to citation and removal of unauthorized signs.
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