Wheel Guards and Barriers.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 252-73
in effect252-73. Wheel Guards and Barriers.
1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE. At all new and existing motor vehicle service lots (filling stations; private, public or customer parking lots; drive-ins; and motor vehicle sales lots) there shall be provided wheel guards or barriers for the purpose of preventing removal of motor vehicles from such places except at the established exits and entrances, and to prevent any portion of a motor vehicle from encroaching onto adjoining premises or over established street or alley lot lines.
2. SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION.
a. Wheel guards shall be at least 6 inches high and barriers shall be at least 2 feet high.
b. Wheel guards and barriers shall be of such construction, design and weight so as to accomplish the purpose for which they are intended.
c. Wheel guards shall be secured in a manner to prevent them from being displaced.
3. LOCATION. a. Wheel guards shall be so located as to prevent any part of a vehicle from projecting beyond a lot line, but in no case less than 2 feet from any lot line.
b. Barriers may be located along any lot line unless otherwise regulated by the code.
c. Unless otherwise regulated by this code, wheel guards or barriers may be omitted along the edges of driveways and access lanes that are adjacent to lot lines, and where the parking areas are clearly marked on the pavement and the drives and access lanes are not normally used for parking of vehicles.
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/CH252.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/26/2026