Middleton, WI Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

An application for a Street Storage Permit must be filed in writing, describing the premises by lot, block, street and street number and specifying what will be stored with enough detail to identify its type and character. General conditions require a continuous roadway of at least two-thirds of the curb-to-curb width, never less than eighteen feet, with nothing placed within fifteen feet of the roadway point nearest a public fire hydrant. A continuous five-foot pedestrian walkway must also be maintained, guarded by railings and adequately lit if a temporary walk replaces the regular sidewalk, and the Building Inspector can require roof protection over the street or sidewalk when necessary for public safety.

Hazardous substances under Wis. 01(5), or anything that would damage the pavement or sidewalk, cannot be stored, and no permit issues if the storage would unreasonably interfere with public safety and convenience or if the applicant's own lot has room for it. Warning signs, lanterns or torches are required, and the Director of Public Works can order relocation at any time. No permit runs longer than six months, and any permit sought between November 15 and March 15 needs Public Works Committee approval; the applicant must clear the site once the permit expires and reimburse the City for any damage, and pays a fee set under the Fee Schedule.