Rules for ZIP Code 53562
Middleton, WI Β· Dane County
96 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 53562 is governed by the city of Middleton, WI, home to about 65% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Middleton'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. 53562 also covers:
- city of Madison~19% of residents
- town of Middleton~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. 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 53562 based on Middleton ordinances.
Short-Term Rentals
4 rules- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesPublic Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public UrinationLight
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSome
- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
6 rules- PawnbrokersSome
- Secondhand DealersSome
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Noise Ordinances
6 rulesParking Rules
8 rulesFence Regulations
3 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsLight
Accessory Structures
2 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesHome Business
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- BeekeepingSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Wildlife FeedingHeavy
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleData Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleFire Regulations
3 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- BBQ & Propane RulesLight
Building Safety
3 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
3 rulesEnvironmental Rules
3 rulesSign Regulations
2 rules- Garage Sale SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesCurfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- E-Bike ClassesSome
Drone Rules
1 rule- Recreational DronesLight