Rules for ZIP Code 53144
Kenosha, WI · Kenosha County
83 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53144 is governed by the city of Kenosha, WI, home to about 83% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Kenosha's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 53144 also covers:
- village of Somers~14% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 53144 based on Kenosha ordinances.
Parking Rules
7 rules- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
Environmental Rules
2 rulesBuilding Safety
4 rulesPublic Conduct
8 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Public UrinationSome
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Public Marijuana UseSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsLight
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- Pet Store RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Sign Regulations
2 rules- Digital BillboardsSome
- Window SignsSome
Home Business
1 rule- Signage RulesLight
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Adult EntertainmentSome
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 rule- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
2 rules- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Accessory Structures
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesLight
Fence Regulations
1 rule- Retaining WallsSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome