Rules for ZIP Code 53226
Milwaukee, WI Β· Milwaukee County
113 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53226 is governed by the city of Wauwatosa, WI, home to about 85% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Wauwatosa'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. 53226 also covers:
- city of Milwaukee~15% of residents
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 53226 based on Wauwatosa ordinances.
Special Events & Permits
4 rulesParking Rules
9 rules- Overnight ParkingSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesWater Use Rules
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSome
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- JaywalkingLight
- Loitering RulesSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Noise Ordinances
4 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesAnimal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Wildlife FeedingSignificant
- BeekeepingSome
- Pet Store RulesHeavy
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome
Building Safety
5 rulesSign Regulations
4 rules- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Holiday DisplaysSome
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
Trash & Recycling
8 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- CompostingLight
- Native PlantsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
3 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesHeavy
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- FireworksHeavy
Outdoor Cooking
1 ruleHome Business
3 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Prohibited SpeciesSome
- Front Yard GardensSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome