Statutory References for Wisconsin Cities
The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Wisconsin cities. They are up to date through July 2016.
General Provisions
Cities
WSA Ch. 62
Code of ordinances
WSA 66.0103
Elections generally
Home rule
Wis. Const. Art. XI § 3
Municipal administrative procedure
WSA Ch. 68
Municipal powers
WSA 66.0101 et seq.
Ordinance violation procedures and penalties
WSA 66.0109 et seq.
Administration and Personnel
City council
WSA 62.11
City officers
WSA 62.09
Municipal courts
WSA Ch. 755
Municipal officers and employees generally
WSA 66.0501 et seq.
Police and fire departments
WSA 62.13
Public records
WSA 19.21 et seq.
Revenue and Finance
City finance
WSA 62.12
Municipal finance and revenue
WSA 66.0601 et seq.
Room tax
WSA 66.0615
Special assessments
WSA 66.0701 et seq.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Alcoholic beverages
WSA Ch. 125
Amusement places
WSA 175.20
Franchises
WSA 66.0815
Malt beverages
WSA 125.25 et seq.
Mobile home parks
WSA 66.0435
Nonintoxicating and soda water beverages
WSA 66.0433
Taxicabs
WSA 349.24
Transient merchants
WSA 66.0423
Animals
Animals at large
WSA 172.01
Animal health
WSA Ch. 95
Crimes against animals
WSA Ch. 951
Dog regulations
WSA Ch. 174
Health and Safety
Ambulance service
WSA 62.133
Cemeteries
WSA 157.129
Fireworks regulation
WSA 167.10
Food regulations
Industrial nuisance regulation
WSA 66.0415
Junkyards
WSA 84.31
Local health departments
WSA Ch. 251
Noxious weeds
WSA 66.0407
Nuisances generally
WSA 66.0415
Removal of rubbish
WSA 66.0405
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Crimes against government
WSA Ch. 946
Crimes against life and bodily security
WSA Ch. 940
Crimes against property
WSA Ch. 943
Crimes against public health and safety
WSA Ch. 941
Crimes against public peace and order
WSA Ch. 947
Crimes against reputation and civil liberties
WSA Ch. 942
Crimes against sexual morality
WSA Ch. 944
Gambling
WSA Ch. 945
Local regulation of firearms
WSA 66.0409
Local regulation of tobacco possession by minors
WSA 134.66(5)
Marijuana
WSA 66.0107(1)(bm)
Municipal regulation generally
WSA 66.0107
Vehicles and Traffic
Abandoned vehicles
WSA 342.40
Local regulation
Locked motor vehicles
WSA 66.0431
Motor vehicles generally
WSA Ch. 340
Rules of the road
WSA Ch. 346
Snowmobiles
WSA Ch. 350
Traffic accident record system
WSA 66.0141
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
City public works
Municipal public works and projects
WSA 66.0901 et seq.
Public Services
Housing and transportation
WSA 66.1001 et seq.
Public utilities
WSA 66.0801 et seq.
Sewers
WSA 62.18
Buildings and Construction
Building codes
WSA 62.17
Dangerous buildings
Fire hazards
WSA 101.14
Historic properties
WSA 66.1111
Inspection warrants
WSA 66.0119
Plumbing regulations
WSA 145.04
Subdivisions
Local subdivision regulations
WSA 236.45
Zoning
City planning
WSA 62.23