Canopy Signs.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 244-12
in effect244-12. Canopy Signs.
1. MATERIALS. Materials for canopy signs shall be as regulated in s. 244-11-1.
2. LENGTH AND HEIGHT. a. Except as regulated in par. c, canopy signs may be attached directly or made a part of the sides or front face of a canopy. Such signs may extend the entire length or width of such canopy but not beyond such length or width, and shall not exceed 18 inches in vertical dimension nor extend beyond the face of a canopy (s. 245-8).
b. Except as regulated in par. c, canopy signs may be erected on the roof of a canopy, provided such signs do not extend more than 18 inches above the top edge of the canopy. Such canopy roof signs shall not extend beyond the length or width of the canopy.
c. A canopy on any one building or structure may have signs attached thereto or placed thereon as permitted in either par. a or b, but in no case shall there be placed or erected on such canopy both types of signs.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH244.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/26/2026