Rules for ZIP Code 54401
Wausau, WI · Marathon County
127 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 54401 is governed by the city of Wausau, WI, home to about 68% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Wausau'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. 54401 also covers:
- town of Rib Mountain~23% 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 54401 based on Wausau ordinances.
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
Public Conduct
6 rules- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- Loitering RulesSome
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
6 rulesAnimal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Pet Store RulesHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
- Coyote ManagementSignificant
- BeekeepingSignificant
Trash & Recycling
10 rulesPublic Health Rules
2 rules- Syringe DisposalSome
- Rodent ControlSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesLandscaping Rules
3 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Parking Rules
9 rules- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Curb Color RulesSignificant
- Street Parking LimitsSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 ruleRental Property Rules
2 rulesBuilding Safety
6 rulesRental Inspections
2 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
Home Business
4 rulesAccessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Short-Term Rentals
6 rules- Night CapsSome
- Noise RulesSome
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rules- Tree-of-Heaven RemovalHeavy
- Prohibited SpeciesHeavy
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSign Regulations
4 rules- Digital BillboardsSome
- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsLight
Noise Ordinances
3 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Environmental Rules
2 rules- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesWater Use Rules
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant