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.
Wis. Stat. 66.0401 prohibits any city, village, town, or county from imposing restrictions on the installation or use of solar energy systems unless the restriction (a) serves to preserve or protect public health or safety, (b) does not significantly increase the cost or decrease the efficiency of the system, or (c) allows for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. This statute strongly preempts local solar bans and restrictive permitting. Permit fees and reasonable building/electrical code compliance are still allowed, but blanket aesthetic prohibitions are barred. Wisconsin also recognizes solar access easements under Wis. Stat. 700.41.
Aggrieved system owners may sue to invalidate restrictive ordinances and recover attorney fees and damages. Courts have repeatedly struck down local bans inconsistent with 66.0401.
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Rothschild, WI
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...
Rothschild, WI
Rothschild considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Rothschild, WI
Rothschild regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Rothschild, WI
Rothschild requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Rothschild, WI
Rothschild restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Rothschild, WI
Rothschild enforces winter parking restrictions from November through April for snowplow access. The village's heavy snowfall requires aggressive street clea...
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