Rules for ZIP Code 53546
Janesville, WI ยท Rock County
106 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53546 is governed by the city of Janesville, WI, home to about 91% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Janesville's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
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 53546 based on Janesville ordinances.
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleBuilding Safety
4 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Boat Dock PermitsFew
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Special Events & Permits
4 rules- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafรฉsSome
- Street Fair RulesLight
- Park Event PermitsSome
Trash & Recycling
6 rules- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Pickup Rules & SchedulesSome
- Recycling RequirementsSignificant
- Recycling RulesSignificant
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesHeavy
- Native PlantsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- CompostingSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rules- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSome
Public Conduct
6 rules- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public UrinationSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Marijuana UseHeavy
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
Noise Ordinances
4 rules- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome
- Barking DogsLight
- Aircraft NoiseSignificant
- Vehicle NoiseSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- FireworksHeavy
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- Smoker RulesSome
- BBQ & Propane RulesLight
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleAnimal Ordinances
8 rules- Pet LimitsSome
- BeekeepingSome
- Wildlife FeedingSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Prohibited SpeciesSignificant
- Front Yard GardensSome
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant
Home Business
4 rulesSign Regulations
4 rules- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Window SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Political SignsFew
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesFence Regulations
3 rules- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Height LimitsSome
Parking Rules
8 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAccessory Structures
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
2 rules- Occupancy LimitsSignificant
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant