Marquee Signs.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 244-11
in effect244-11. Marquee Signs.
1. MATERIALS. a. All marquee signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials; provided, however, that the letters, decorations and facings of signs so constructed may be made of approved combustible materials when in compliance with the regulations of s. 244-14.
b. Glass or porcelain when used shall be wired glass or porcelain or shall be protected as regulated in s. 244-10-1-b.
2. LENGTH AND HEIGHT. a. Marquee signs may be attached directly to, or made a part of, the sides or front face of a marquee, and such signs may extend the entire length and width of such marquee but not beyond such length and width. Such sign or signs shall not exceed 8 feet in vertical dimension, nor shall such sign or signs extend below the face of a marquee (s. 245-10).
b. Signs may be erected on the roof of a marquee, provided the total combined height of the sign on the face of the marquee and the sign erected on the roof shall not exceed 13 feet. The outer edge of signs erected on the roof of the marquee shall be set back not less than 2 feet from the outer edge of the marquee.
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