Every town writes its own rules, and South Milwaukee's live in its municipal code — 36 chapters covering day-to-day questions like fences, parking, pets, permits and property upkeep. Below is the full map of what the code covers.
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- Ch 1 — District and Ward Boundaries (§ 1.01 – § 1.04)
- Ch 2 — The Common Council (§ 2.00 – § 2.23)
- Ch 3 — Officials (§ 3.01 – § 3.26)
- Ch 4 — Boards and Commissions (§ 4.01 – § 4.30)
- Ch 5 — Administrative Affairs (§ 5.01 – § 5.30)
- Ch 6 — Police Department (§ 6.01 – § 6.32)
- Ch 7 — Fire Department (§ 7.01 – § 7.10)
- Ch 8 — Health (§ 8.01 – § 8.26)
- Ch 9 — Tree, Shrub, Weed and Grass Regulations (§ 9.01 – § 9.10)
- Ch 10 — Water Utility (§ 10.01 – § 10.28)
- Ch 11 — Wastewater Treatment System (§ 11.01 – § 11.52)
- Ch 12 — Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks (§ 12.01 – § 12.40)
- Ch 13 — Official Map (§ 13.01 – § 13.07)
- Ch 14 — Land Subdivision Regulations (§ 14.01 – § 14.09)
- Ch 15 — Zoning Code (§ 15.01 – § 15.29)
- Ch 16 — Building Code (§ 16.01 – § 16.34)
- Ch 17 — Electrical Code (§ 17.01 – § 17.20)
- Ch 18 — Plumbing Code (§ 18.01 – § 18.24)
- Ch 19 — Liquor and Beverage Regulations (§ 19.00 – § 19.07)
- Ch 20 — Trades and Occupations (§ 20.01 – § 20.13)
- Ch 21 — Property Maintenance Code (§ 21.101 – § 21.704)
- Ch 22 — Special Assessments (§ 22.01 – § 22.13)
- Ch 23 — Public Peace and Safety (§ 23.01 – § 23.99)
- Ch 24 — Public Policy, Welfare and Morals (§ 24.01 – § 24.99)
- Ch 25 — Effect of South Milwaukee Code (§ 25.01 – § 25.09)
- Ch 26 — Recycling, Refuse Collection and Self-Deposit Station (§ 26.01 – § 26.23)
- Ch 27 — Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Code (§ 27.01 – § 27.99)
- Ch 28 — Traffic Code (§ 28.01 – § 28.37)
- Ch 29 — Municipal Court - City of South Milwaukee (§ 29.01 – § 29.06)
- Ch 30 — Cable Television Franchise (§ 30.01 – § 30.46)
- Ch 31 — Health Department Licenses and Business Regulations (§ 31.01 – § 31.30)
- Ch 32 — Weights and Measures (§ 32.01 – § 32.29)
- Ch 33 — Comprehensive Plan (§ 33.01 – § 33.05)
- Ch 34 — South Milwaukee Storm Water Utility (§ 34.01 – § 34.11)
- Ch 35 — Floodplain Regulations (§ 35.01 – § 35.35)
- Ch DL — Disposition List (§ DL-1)