Residential Daytime Parking Privilege for Nonconforming Residential Uses.

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 101-27.5

in effect

101-27.5. Residential Daytime Parking Privilege for Nonconforming Residential Uses. 1. Any person who qualifies under sub. 2 may apply by means approved by the commissioner of public works for a special privilege parking permit authorizing the applicant to park one vehicle in excess of any posted time limits on the street in the block where the applicant lives during those hours when all-night parking regulations are not in effect. If an applicant lives in a block where parking limits are regulated by meters, the applicant will be assigned to the nearest block available without metered parking as determined by the department of public works. 2. In order to qualify for a special privilege parking permit, the applicant's residence must have been erected prior to October 27, 1970, and one of the following provisions must apply: a. The applicant’s residence is located in a dwelling that does not provide at least one off-street parking space per dwelling unit. b. The physical dimensions of the parking space provided for the applicant's dwelling unit are inadequate to accommodate the applicant's vehicle. The applicant shall provide physical dimensions of the parking space and of the applicant’s vehicle, including photographs of each. c. The applicant's vehicle is needed to transport a person with a mental or physical disability. The applicant shall provide a statement from a physician for a disabled person that the applicant’s vehicle is needed to transport that person. 3. The application form shall contain the name, address and Wisconsin driver’s license number of the owner or operator of each vehicle, as well as the make, model and registration number of each vehicle. At the time of application, the applicant shall present a current and valid motor vehicle registration for each vehicle listed on the application, as well as a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with the same address as that stated on the application, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and a utility bill with the same address stated on the application, or a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and another form of identification which verifies residency which is approved by the commissioner of public works. Each vehicle shall have valid Wisconsin motor vehicle license plates. Temporary plates issued by the state of Wisconsin are valid and it is the responsibility of the permit applicant to request a plate change if different plates are issued. Permits will not be issued for vehicles without current license plates. 4. If the applicant owns or operates 2 vehicles, both may be registered on one permit; however, the permit may be used in only one vehicle at a time. 5. Under no circumstances shall the residents of a single dwelling unit be eligible to park more than 2 vehicles on the street at the same time. 6. In those cases where the department of public works is unable to determine if an applicant meets all the requirements of sub. 2-b, the application shall be referred to the department of neighborhood services for verification. Such verification shall be completed within 5 business days and a report made to the department of public works. 7. Upon verification that the applicant meets all requirements under this section and payment of the applicable fee under ch. 81, the department of public works shall issue a permit as soon as practicable for up to one year from the date of issuance. The permit shall display the number, date of issue, and expiration date of the permit, the license number, make and year of each vehicle, and the block in which the permit allows parking. The permit shall be placed in the lower left hand corner of the windshield or in such other conspicuous place as the department of public works may designate, while the motor vehicle is in a parked position. At the sole discretion of the commissioner of public works, a permit holder may be issued either a physical permit to be displayed on the vehicle named in the permit application or a paperless permit solely held by and on file with the department of public works. 8. Permits issued under this section shall not be construed as a guarantee of a parking space, shall not be transferable to other persons, vehicles or dwelling units, or be applicable to any other parking restriction exemptions. 9. Falsification of any of the information required under this section shall be grounds for the immediate revocation of the parking permit.

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-1/CH101.pdf#page=31Fetched: 10/26/2026