Rules for ZIP Code 53227
Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
89 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53227 is governed by the city of West Allis, WI, home to about 88% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from West Allis'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. 53227 also covers:
- city of Milwaukee~11% 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. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 53227 based on West Allis ordinances.
Parking Rules
9 rules- EV ChargingLight
- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesFire Regulations
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Building Safety
4 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesAnimal Ordinances
6 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Wildlife FeedingSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Public Conduct
4 rulesHome Business
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
3 rules- Flood ZonesHeavy
- Erosion ControlSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Short-Term Rentals
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 ruleTrash & Recycling
6 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
Rental Property Rules
2 rules- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleSign Regulations
2 rules- Window SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSome
Accessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Drone Rules
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
1 ruleCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
2 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Privacy & Surveillance
1 rule- Security Camera RulesSignificant