Burlington requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.
Burlington building code requires pool barriers for all residential pools and spas. Minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barriers with no climbable features required. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Latches at least 54 inches high or on pool side. The house wall can serve as part of the barrier with door alarms. WI Stat. §145.17 governs private pool safety. Winter covers must also prevent child access during off-season.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction. Fines $100 to $500. Significant liability for drowning incidents.
Burlington, WI
Burlington regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Burlington, WI
Burlington considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Burlington, WI
Burlington enforces quiet hours in this small city (pop. 11,000) known as Chocolate City USA. Annual ChocolateFest and other downtown events require noise ma...
Burlington, WI
Burlington manages parking around the historic downtown and during festival events. ChocolateFest and holiday events create seasonal parking demand. Winter a...
Burlington, WI
Burlington restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Burlington, WI
Burlington requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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