Rothschild requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. Dog licensing required statewide under WI Stat. §174.
Wisconsin does not preempt local breed-specific legislation. Some WI cities have breed bans. WI Stat. §174.042 covers dangerous dogs based on behavior.
Rothschild may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with WI DATCP required. WI Stat. §94.76.
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.
The Village of Rothschild regulates fence height through § 590-95 (Fences, landscape walls and decorative posts) of Chapter 590 (Zoning), Article VI (Development Standards), adopted under Wis. Stat. § 61.35. In residential zoning districts, fences in a front or street yard are capped at 4 feet, must be at least 50% transparent, and must sit at least 18 inches back from the property line. In side and rear yards, residential fences may rise to 6 feet. Where a commercial or C-1 lot abuts a residential district, an 8-foot solid screening fence is required. Barbed wire is permitted only on nonresidential security fences 6 feet or taller with Planning and Zoning Commission approval. Fences under 4 feet outside the front or street yard do not require a permit.
Wisconsin enforces uniform pool barrier requirements through the Department of Safety and Professional Services. SPS 390 governs public pools and the Uniform Dwelling Code addresses residential pool fencing, preempting inconsistent local building standards for one and two-family dwellings.
Rothschild enforces weed abatement under WI Stat. §66.0407. WI DNR NR 40 governs invasive species. County enforcement also applies.
Rothschild enforces maximum grass and weed height, typically 8 to 12 inches. Overgrown properties subject to code compliance action and city abatement.
Rothschild enforces winter parking restrictions from November through April for snowplow access. The village's heavy snowfall requires aggressive street clearing. Overnight parking on village streets is prohibited during the winter season.
Rothschild restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Rothschild requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Wisconsin law defines abandoned vehicles and authorizes removal after 48 hours on highways or public property. State statute provides uniform procedures for impoundment, notice to owners, and disposal applicable in every municipality.
Rothschild regulates but cannot ban STRs under WI Act 59 (2017). DATCP tourist rooming house license may be required. WI Stat. §66.1014.
Wisconsin state room tax is 5% (WI Stat. §77.98). Rothschild levies additional local room tax. Platforms auto-collect in many jurisdictions. Total 10 to 14% typical.
Rothschild has no STR-specific parking schedule. STR hosts and guests must instead comply with the parking rules in Chapter 535 (Vehicles and Traffic) and the off-street parking rules in Chapter 590 Article VI (Zoning – Development Standards). The Village's winter night-parking ban prohibits parking 'any vehicle on any public street or highway in the Village of Rothschild between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. during the months of November 1 through April 1' (subject to the emergency exceptions in Wis. Stat. § 346.50). On the rental lot itself, parking is prohibited 'at any time in the front yard of the livable portion of the residence,' and any guest vehicles must use the driveway or an off-driveway location on the opposite side of the residence. Residential access drives must be at least 12 feet wide for one- and two-family dwellings (18 feet for multifamily) and no more than 25 feet wide at the right-of-way.
The Village of Rothschild has not adopted a stand-alone short-term rental ordinance. Under Wis. Stat. § 66.1014 (Wisconsin's Right-to-Rent statute), the Village cannot prohibit residential rentals of 7 or more consecutive days, but it retains authority to enforce its general noise rules against STR operators and their guests. Those rules sit in Chapter 290 (Peace and Good Order) of the Village Code, which makes it unlawful 'to create or assist in creating any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise in the Village of Rothschild.' In residential zones, a noise is presumed unreasonably loud and raucous if it is plainly audible inside a residence and measures 85 dB(A) or more at the complainant's property line. Construction equipment is restricted to the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in all zones. Marathon County has no county-wide STR licensing for incorporated villages, but every Wisconsin STR rented more than 10 nights a year must hold a Tourist Rooming House license from DATCP under Wis. Stat. ch. 97.
Marathon County does not set a county-wide occupancy cap on short-term rentals. Maximum guest count is fixed at the property's annual Tourist Rooming House inspection under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 72, based on sleeping-room size, egress and bathroom count. Wis. Stat. 66.1014 prevents any local government from banning rentals of seven consecutive days or longer.
Rothschild considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Rothschild regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Rothschild enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. This Wausau suburb along the Wisconsin River manages noise from its commercial corridor along Business 51 and residential neighborhoods growing with new development.
Aircraft noise in Wisconsin is overwhelmingly governed by federal aviation law. The FAA preempts state and local noise regulation of aircraft in flight, while Wisconsin Statute Chapter 114 governs aeronautics and limits municipal authority over airspace and airport operations.
Outdoor burning regulated by WI DNR and local ordinance. Rothschild may prohibit most open burning. Garbage burning always illegal. DNR permits required in protection areas.
Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.
Wisconsin uniformly regulates propane storage, installation, and handling under Wis. Admin. Code SPS 340, adopting NFPA 58 statewide and preempting inconsistent local rules through state building and fuel gas codes.
Wisconsin DNR designates statewide Fire Protection Areas under Wis. Stat. § 26.11 where the agency holds primary wildfire suppression authority and enforces stricter ignition rules during elevated fire danger.
Rothschild requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.
Rothschild requires building permits for pools, spas, and hot tubs. WI Uniform Dwelling Code governs. Inspections required.
Rothschild enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.
Sheds are accessory structures regulated under Chapter 590 (Zoning) Article VI (Development Standards) of the Village of Rothschild Code. The Code caps an accessory building's footprint at 80% of the primary dwelling's footprint and prohibits any accessory structure from exceeding the height of the principal building. Pole or post-frame style accessory structures are prohibited, and metal accessory buildings are limited to commercial and industrial districts. Accessory structures with an exterior door or opening greater than 6 feet wide must be served by a drive connected to a public right-of-way. Sheds, parking structures, outdoor storage and fences must observe a 75-foot setback from the ordinary high-water mark of any lake, stream, pond, or wetland under Rothschild's shoreland-wetland and shoreland setback rules. A zoning permit is required before construction or ground-breaking. Adopted under Wis. Stat. § 61.35.
The Village of Rothschild does not have a dedicated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance. Under the Village Zoning Code (Chapter 590), only one dwelling used for human habitation is permitted per parcel unless specifically allowed in the zoning district, and no accessory structure may be occupied as a dwelling unit or otherwise used for human habitation without a zoning permit for that use. Accessory building square footage may not exceed 80% of the total footprint of the primary dwelling, and an accessory structure may not exceed the height of the principal building. The Village exercises its zoning authority under Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35 and Sec. 62.23.
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (Wis. Stat. ch. 101 and SPS 320-325) sets statewide construction standards for one- and two-family dwellings, including tiny homes built as permanent dwellings. Local governments cannot impose stricter building code standards than the UDC.
Rothschild allows home occupations as accessory use in residential zones. Home occupation permit required. WI cottage food law applies for home bakers.
Wisconsin allows home producers to sell certain non-hazardous foods directly to consumers without a license under the Pickle Bill and baked-goods rulings. State law sets uniform sales caps, labeling, and product limits.
Wisconsin requires state licensing or certification for any home caring for four or more unrelated children. The Department of Children and Families administers uniform standards that preempt conflicting local rules.
The Village of Rothschild regulates floodplain development through Chapter 572 (Floodplain Zoning) of the Village Code, adopted by the Village Board on January 13, 2025, pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 61.35, Sec. 62.23, and the floodplain-zoning mandate of Wis. Stat. Sec. 87.30 and Wis. Admin. Code Chapter NR 116. The chapter regulates all areas of special flood hazard identified as Zones A, AO, AH, A1-30, or AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Map. Marathon County's effective FEMA Flood Insurance Study and FIRMs took effect July 22, 2010 and are the maps referenced for flood hazard determinations. The Wisconsin River, including the reach at the Rothschild Dam, is the principal regulated waterway through the Village.
Wisconsin's NR 115 sets minimum shoreland zoning standards along navigable waters, and the Public Trust Doctrine protects Great Lakes shores. Counties must adopt rules at least as strict as NR 115 statewide.
Wisconsin requires erosion control practices on construction sites under NR 151 and SPS 321. State standards apply uniformly, and one- and two-family dwelling sites follow Department of Safety and Professional Services rules.
Wisconsin's NR 151 sets statewide performance standards for construction site and post-construction stormwater runoff. DNR administers WPDES permits, and local programs must meet or exceed state minimums.
Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115 sets uniform impervious surface coverage limits for shoreland properties statewide. Counties must adopt these standards, typically capping coverage at 15 percent, with mitigation allowing up to 30 percent in certain circumstances.
Wisconsin Statute § 59.692 and Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 115 establish uniform statewide shoreland zoning standards including setback requirements from navigable waters. Counties must adopt these minimum standards, and municipalities cannot impose more restrictive shoreland setbacks.
Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) under Wis. Stat. § 101.65 sets statewide construction standards for one and two-family dwellings. While zoning height limits remain local, structural standards including height-related requirements are uniform and preempt conflicting municipal building codes.
Wisconsin has no legal recreational or medical marijuana dispensary program. State law prohibits cannabis sales, so no municipality can authorize dispensary operations through zoning ordinances.
Wisconsin prohibits all marijuana cultivation, including for personal use. Growing any cannabis plant is a felony under state controlled substances law. No municipality may authorize home cultivation.
Wisconsin commercial drone operators follow FAA Part 107 and state preemption under Wis. Stat. 114.045. Local governments cannot impose competing flight rules, though state privacy and surveillance statutes apply.
Wisconsin Statute 114.045 preempts most local drone regulation, reserving authority to the state and FAA. Recreational pilots must follow federal Part 107 hobbyist rules and Wisconsin's drone-privacy criminal statute.
Wisconsin Statute 104.001 expressly preempts cities, villages, towns, and counties from establishing a minimum wage higher than the state minimum, ensuring uniform wage rules across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Statute 103.10 and 104.001 preempt local paid sick leave ordinances, blocking cities and counties from requiring private employers to provide paid time off beyond state and federal mandates.
Wisconsin preempts local predictive scheduling and fair workweek ordinances under Wis. Stat. 103.007, ensuring statewide uniformity for employer scheduling practices and forbidding municipal advance-notice mandates.
Wisconsin issues shall-issue concealed weapon licenses to qualified residents age 21+ who complete training, pass a background check, and pay required fees, with statewide preemption preventing local rules.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0409 broadly preempts local firearm regulation, barring cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting ordinances stricter than state law on possession, transportation, sale, or registration of firearms and ammunition.
Wisconsin permits adults at least 18 who are not prohibited persons to openly carry firearms in public without a permit, with statewide preemption blocking local restrictions on lawful open carry.
Wisconsin Statute 941.23 makes carrying a concealed handgun in a vehicle without a CCW license a misdemeanor, while open carry and licensed concealed carry inside vehicles are lawful statewide subject to limited prohibited zones.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0104 and Act 317 prevent municipalities from limiting landlord-tenant relationships beyond state law, including any local just-cause eviction requirement. Eviction grounds and procedures are governed exclusively by Wis. Stat. ch. 704 and ATCP 134.
Wisconsin Statute 66.1015 expressly prohibits any city, village, town, or county from regulating the amount of rent or fees charged for residential rental units. The preemption is total, with narrow exceptions for government-owned housing and voluntary agreements.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0104 limits how cities can require rental property registration and inspection. Programs must target districts with documented blight or code issues, and inspection fees are capped between roughly $75 and $150 depending on inspection type.
Wisconsin's Working Lands Initiative under Statute 91 establishes farmland preservation zoning districts, certifies county and local plans, and offers income tax credits to farmers in certified agricultural enterprise areas.
Wisconsin Statute 823.08 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits by neighbors, requiring courts to dismiss claims unless the farm substantially threatens public health or safety.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0419, enacted by 2015 Act 17, preempts cities, villages, towns, and counties from regulating, banning, or imposing fees on auxiliary containers including plastic bags, cups, and bottles.
Wisconsin's auxiliary container preemption law in Statute 66.0419 prevents municipalities from banning or restricting expanded polystyrene foam takeout containers, leaving any restriction to state legislation.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0419 preempts cities and counties from regulating plastic straws, stirrers, and similar single-use items, and the state has not adopted a statewide straw-on-request rule.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0401 applies to homeowners associations and condo associations, preempting deed restrictions and covenants that prohibit or significantly impair solar energy systems on owner property.
Wisconsin Statute 66.0401 broadly preempts municipalities and counties from restricting solar and wind energy systems unless restrictions serve specific public health, safety, or aesthetic exceptions defined by state law.
Wisconsin Statute 134.66 prohibits selling, giving, or furnishing cigarettes, tobacco, or vapor products to any person under 21 years of age and requires retailers to verify age via valid ID before sale.
Wisconsin has not enacted a statewide ban on flavored tobacco or vapor products; sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes remain lawful under Wis. Stat. 134.66 subject to age and licensing rules.
Wisconsin regulates electronic vaping devices under its tobacco statutes, requiring retailer licenses, age-verification, and excise taxes on vapor products, with state law preempting most local retail rules under 134.66.