Rules for ZIP Code 53186
Waukesha, WI · Waukesha County
111 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53186 is governed by the city of Waukesha, WI, home to about 79% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Waukesha'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. 53186 also covers:
- city of Pewaukee~11% 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 53186 based on Waukesha ordinances.
Public Conduct
4 rules- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
Trash & Recycling
8 rulesFire Regulations
3 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Noise Ordinances
5 rules- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Quiet HoursSome
- Barking DogsSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSome
- CompostingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleParking Rules
8 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Massage EstablishmentsSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- PawnbrokersSome
Noise from Specific Sources
2 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Accessory Structures
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingHeavy
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
Building Safety
7 rules- Electrical PermitsSome
- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Childcare Center RulesSignificant
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSignificant
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
Home Business
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSome
Rental Inspections
1 rule- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Environmental Rules
4 rulesAnimal Ordinances
9 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
- Pet Store RulesHeavy
- BeekeepingSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Height LimitsSome
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant