Wauwatosa enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.
Wauwatosa enforces pool safety per WI Uniform Dwelling Code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Residential pools should have multiple safety features: barrier, safety cover, door alarms, or self-latching devices. Depth markers required. WI DATCP (ATCP 76) governs public/semi-public pools. Seasonal opening inspections recommended. Real estate disclosure required at sale.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Disclosure required at sale.
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa Municipal Code Chapter 7.46 (Noise) within Title 7 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noise that injures the health, peace, or comfort of othe...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa requires pets to be confined by leash, pen, or fence on owner's property. Persistent barking is a nuisance violation under Ch. 7.46. Residents may ...
Wauwatosa, WI
RV and boat storage in Wauwatosa residential areas is regulated by city zoning. Generally one RV permitted on a residential lot with setback requirements. Fr...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa street parking follows local signage and Wisconsin traffic law. No city-wide overnight parking ban unless posted. Snow emergency restrictions apply...
Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
Wauwatosa, WI
Abandoned vehicles in Wauwatosa are regulated under state law (Wis. Stat. §342.40) and city nuisance ordinances. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles visible fr...
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